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New Application

6 - 8 Weeks

Processing Weeks

$75

Service Fee

 

OCI Miscellaneous Services

5 - 6 Weeks

Processing Weeks

$75

Service Fee

 

PIO TO OCI Conversion

4 - 8 Weeks

Processing Weeks

$75

Service Fee

 

OCI For Minors

7 - 11 Weeks

Processing Weeks

$75

Service Fee

 

Looking for OCI Card services in London? Welcome to Visament- Your reliable partner for OCI Services in the UK! Our company specializes in smoothing the OCI application in London for people of Indian origin living in the UK. We aim to provide an efficient and hassle-free experience, assisting you at every step of the process. With our dedicated team members working 24x7 for your help, you can easily access the lifelong privileges and benefits that come with being an OCI, without the complexities and stress generally linked with the procedures and documentation.

Along with the OCI application, we also cover its other services such as OCI card renewal, OCI miscellaneous services, and more. In addition, we also offer services associated with Indian visas and passports to our customers. So, let us handle the details, and you enjoy your new Indian status with confidence.

Overseas Citizenship of India in London

Overseas Citizenship of India also known as OCI was introduced by the Indian Constitution to overcome the increasing demand for Indian citizenship by the Indian-origin people under the 2005 Citizenship Amendment Act. It is a type of permanent residence in India provided to people who are of Indian origin and their partner, children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren to live and work in the nation for unlimited time.

However, while staying in London, UK applying for an OCI card can be a hectic and time-consuming process. But not to worry as Visament is here to assist you with our OCI services in London. We aim to make things simple for you with a quick turnaround. For more information related to OCI card services in London contact us and get all the details that you were looking for.

Benefits and Eligibility of OCI Card in London

Well, do you know having an OCI card by your side provides you with lots of perks? However, for this, you do need to fulfill some eligibility criteria. Moving further, let’s know about both i.e. benefits and eligibility criteria for an OCI card in London.

➜ Benefits of OCI Card in London

These are the following benefits that an OCI cardholder gets with OCI card:

  • Along with a lifelong visa, an OCI card offers multiple entries and multiple-purpose visits to cardholders in India. Here, lifelong indicates 100 years from the DOB.
  • Equality with NRIs in economic, educational, and financial fields except in the acquisition of plantation or agricultural properties.
  • In addition, the cardholder is also exempt from reporting to Police authorities or immigration officials for a long stay in India.
  • With this, you can also use the OCI card as identity proof for a PAN card application, driving license, and opening a bank account in India.

➜ Eligibility Criteria for an OCI Card

The Indian Government, on application, may register as an Overseas Citizen of India, if the person is:

  • Was an Indian citizen on January 26, 1950, or at any time thereafter.
  • Belonging to a territory that after August 15, 1947, became part of India.
  • Was eligible to become an Indian citizen on January 26, 1950.
  • Is a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of such an Indian citizen.
  • Is a minor child of such parents that are mentioned above.
  • Is a minor child whose both parents are Indian citizens or one of the parents an Indian citizen.
  • Is a spouse of an OCI cardholder or an Indian citizen. However, in this case, the marriage should have been registered for at least two years.

Documents Required for OCI Application in London

To apply for an OCI card in London you need to provide the following documents:

  • OCI Application Form: A printed copy of the OCI application form.
  • Signed Declared Form: A declaration form with your signature.
  • Passport: A photocopy of your valid British passport along with the original one for verification.
  • Photographs: Two passport-size photographs with 50mmx50mm size.
  • Marriage Certificate: If applicable, a photocopy of your marriage certificate.
  • Employment Proof: A letter from your employer, or evidence of your bank statements and last employment if you are unemployed.
  • Naturalization Certificate: A photocopy of your naturalization certificate or other paper that shows you have British citizenship. 
  • Indian Origin Proof: A document that proves your origin in India.
  • Nativity Certificate: If you were born in India, a certified photocopy of your nativity certificate.
  • Passport of Spouse: A copy of the current passport of your spouse in case you are married.
  • Surrender Certificate of Indian Citizenship: You also need to submit your surrender certificate of Indian citizenship.

How to Get OCI in London?

Applying for an OCI card in London but do not know the process? Here to assist you following are the steps that you can implement to get OCI services in London:

  • Step 1: Ensure that you and your family come from Indian origin.
  • Step 2: Provide your Indian origin proof, passport, and other mentioned documents.
  • Step 3: Available online at the VFS Global Center, fill out the OCI application form with accurate information.
  • Step 4: After filling out the OCI application form our expert team will go through your submitted documents and begin your OCI application process in London.
  • Step 5: To get an idea of your OCI application, you can track the status and receive your applied OCI card in London after the approval.

Processing Time and Fees of OCI Card in London

Generally, the processing time for an OCI card in London takes 5-6 weeks. However, the process can take longer time as well in some cases. In addition, there are different fees included in the OCI card application depending on the applied OCI services in London. It includes embassy fees, VFS charges, courier fees, and SMS charges.

  • General processing time for a new or renewed OCI card takes 5-6 weeks.
  • If the application involves a foreign spouse the OCI process time can be a little bit longer.

➜ Fees of OCI Card in London

Depending on the service type and where you apply the fee of an OCI card in London varies. Below are the fee details for OCI applications in London:

S.No. OCI Application Type Fees Charged (in £)
1 New OCI Application £200.00
2 OCI Servies for Minors £194.00
3 OCI Renewal Services UK £21.00
4 OCI Miscellaneous Services UK £21.00 (change in details and linking new passport with OCI)
5 OCI renewal (Lost Case) £75.00
6 PIO to OCI Conversion £82.00
7 VFS Charges £7.44
8 SMS Charges £1.44
9 Courier Fees per Envelope (VFS charged this if the applicant does not provide special delivery envelopes) £14.80 (Express one-day delivery)
£8.00 (3 days delivery)

With this, you can pay the OCI application fee in London through a money order or a cheque to the India General Consulate in London. In addition, you can also make the payment online, during your online application submission. After making the online payment you get a message that includes your OCI application reference number and guidelines on how to send the physical OCI application to the Indian consulate.

How to Track the OCI Card Application in London?

Tracking the OCI card application helps in stay informed about the application or any updates on your OCI card in London. With this, you can use the following steps to track down your OCI application in London:

  • Visit the official site of the OCI service portal or the Indian government site for OCI services.
  • If you already have an account on the site login to it using your User ID and password. However, if you don’t have it first you need to register yourself on the site.
  • After logging in to the site, search for the “Status Inquiry” or “Track Application Status” section on the site. Here you need to mention some details including your Application Reference Number (ARN), DOB, and passport number.
  • Once you mention all these details, click on the “submit” option. The screen will showcase the current status of your OCI application. It can state any of the following options:
    • Under Processing: Stating your OCI card application is still under process.
    • Completed: Your application has been completed and is ready to deliver.
    • Rejected: Your OCI application was not processed and was rejected due to some issues in your application.
  • To inform you about the current status or updates of the application the Indian Consulate in London will send you notifications via e-mail or SMS.
  • In case you are not able to track your OCI application status or have any queries/issues you can contact the Indian Consulate in  London. Provide them with your OCI application details like passport number, reference number, etc. to assist you with tracking your application. Also, you can contact them via mail or phone:
    • Phone: 00-44(0)20-37938629
    • E-mail: info.inuk@vfshelpline.co

In addition, you can also track down your OCI application status through our website using its application tracker tool without following the complex procedure. Our team can also assist you with your OCI card application making it smooth and hassle-free for you.

Comprehensive OCI Card Services We Offer

As stated above we do offer all comprehensive OCI card services in London to our clients. Our only motive behind this is to make things easy for them. Moving ahead, let’s know the OCI Services offered by us to our customers in London.

➜ Fresh OCI

Applying for a new OCI card in London but do not know how to start the process? Began your OCI journey with an easy start with Visament. Our all-inclusive service covers OCI application, involving booking your appointment with VFS. Experience ease and efficiency at every step of the process with us by your side.

➜ OCI Miscellaneous Service

Visament renews your OCI with changes to your personal details, occupation, address, or nationality. We do provide a hassle-free process with a fast turnaround time. So, feel free to connect with us at any time and get the best assistance for sure.

➜ Replace Lost or Damaged PIO Card with OCI Card

Damaged or lost your PIO card and want to apply for an OCI card in London? Do not worry! Visamet is here to help you convert your damaged or lost PIO card to an OCI card. We can also assist you in case you lose or damage your OCI card in London.

➜ Convert PIO Card to OCI Card

Convert your PIO card into OCI easily with Visament, the specialized PIO to OCI conversion service in London, UK. Our team of experts certifies an efficient, stress-free process, guiding you at every step of the process to secure your OCI card and embrace its benefits.

➜ Surrender of Indian Passport and OCI Application

Visament eases your Indian passport surrender and OCI application with expert guidance. Our comprehensive service certifies a hassle-free process, maintaining peace of mind and compliance. 

Additional NRI and Immigration Services Offered by Visament

At the core of our services is a commitment to certify satisfaction and peace of mind for our clients. We well-understand the unique challenges faced by NRIs and considering this apart from OCI services in London we do provide other NRI and immigration services. These are as follows: 

New Indian Passport Indian Passport Renewal Surrender of Indian Passport
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) NRI Miscellaneous Services PAN Card Application

Why Visament Is Your Trusted Partner for OCI Services?

Still in a dilemma whether to choose us for your OCI services in London or not? At Visament, we are dedicated to certifying that our customers navigate the often complex bureaucratic and legal processes with confidence and ease. Appointing us for your help provide you with all these perks:

  • Data Security: We know how keeping your personal information safe matters to you. Considering this, treating as our prime responsibility we keep your personal details safe and secure with us.
  • Support: Through WhatsApp and e-mail we keep you notified about your OCI application in London.
  • Saves Time: Applying for the OCI card in London on your own can be a hectic process as you do not have any further experience in this. However, with our assistance get rid of all the complex processes and save both your time and effort.
  • Error-Free: The OCI card application submitted by us is completely free from all mistakes. You do not need to worry about the delays in your application after you get connected with us.
  • Accuracy and Success: Talking about our success rate it is 98% certifying that your OCI application in London gets approved on time without any issues.
  • Transparency: We believe in having transparency with our customers. Considering this, at every step of the process we keep you notified about your OCI application in London and hide nothing from you.

With this, apart from OCI services in London, we do offer our services in other parts of the United Kingdom including OCI services in Birmingham, OCI services in Manchester, and more. So, do consider us if you are seeking OCI or other immigration services in the UK.

How Visament OCI Card Services Work?

  • Step 1

    Choose a service

    Select the service you want to get help with

  • Step 2

    Documents and payments

    Upload all the required documents and pay for the fees

  • Step 3

    Request a meeting

    Reach out to our team for any queries and doubts

  • Step 4

    Pay, Track, and Stay Updated on Your Application

    Complete your process by securely paying the fees and tracking your application’s progress in real time.

    Don’t wait any longer! Finalize your application with a simple payment and get instant updates as your OCI card is processed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for an OCI card in London first complete the online application form available on the VFS Global Center website or the Indian Consulate site. After that gather the mentioned documents and upload them with the application. Next, book an appointment at VFS Global. With this, submit your application and documents and make the payment. You can also pay the OCI card fee at the time of online submission of the OCI application.

To renew your OCI card in London first complete the online application form and gather the required documents. Along with your application submit your documents to the Indian High Commission in London and make the payment. Then, if required attend the interview and wait for the arrival of your new OCI card.

People who fulfill the following eligibility criteria for an OCI in London are eligible for the card. It includes being a former Indian citizen, spouse of an OCI cardholder or Indian citizen, people with Indian passports, minor child of an OCI cardholder or Indian citizen, and people with nativity certificates.

Depending on the OCI application type the fees in London varies. For a fresh OCI application, the fee is £200.00, for changing details in the card, renewing, or linking it to a new passport the charge is £21.00, the fee to replace a damaged or lost card or convert a PIO to an OCI card the fee is £75.00, and to renew a lost OCI card the fee is £73.00. These fees also involve the VFS service charges of £7.44, SMS charges of £2.00, and courier fees of £15.00 (express one-day delivery) and £8.00 (3-day delivery) per application.

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