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Processing Time: 7-8 Weeks
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Government Fees: £ 224.44
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Visament Fee: £ 150
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Validity: Lifelong
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Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
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Government Fees: £ 45.44
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Visament Fee: £ 150
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Validity: Lifelong
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Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
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Government Fees: £ 224.44
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Visament Fee: £ 150
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Validity: Lifelong
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Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
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Government Fees: £ 45.44
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Visament Fee: £ 150
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Validity: Lifelong
How to Apply for an OCI Card in Manchester?
In the following ways, the experts at Visament help you apply for an OCI card in Manchester:
- Select the Service and Pay the Fee
- Document Checklist
- Document Submission and Expert Verification
- Form Filling and Booking Appointment
- Appointment Day
OCI Card Eligibility Criteria in Manchester
The Indian Government, on OCI application, may register any individual as an Overseas citizen of India, if the individual fulfills any of the mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Was an Indian citizen on January 26, 1950, or thereafter at any time.
- Is from a territory that became part of India after August 15, 1947.
- Was eligible to become an Indian citizen on January 26, 1950.
- Is a minor child of such individuals stated above.
- A child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of such a citizen.
- He/she is a minor child whose both parents are Indian citizens or is one of them an Indian citizen.
Processing Time and Fees of OCI Card in Manchester
Generally, the processing time of an OCI card in Manchester is between 6-8 weeks for a new application. However, it may vary due to technical reasons or take more time if:
OCI Card Fees in Manchester
Total Government fee - £224.44
Visament Service Charges - £150
Required Documents for OCI Card Services in Manchester, UK
You need to submit some documents. These are required to verify your relationship and identity in India. Below the documents are listed that you need to submit during the OCI application process in Manchester:
- OCI Application Form
- Photographs
- Foreign Passport
- Naturalization Certificate
- Relationship Evidence
- Parental Authorization Form
- Address Proof
- Renunciation Certificate
Why Choose Visament for the OCI Application in Manchester
Visament provides you with many benefits by applying for an OCI application.
Error-Free Application
Visament promises to provide an error-free OCI card application from Leicester. We have a 99% approval rate from our experts, so be stress-free about your OCI application.
Prioritize Privacy
At the Visament, we respect and prioritize the customer's privacy, which means, all the information shared by the applicant is end-to-end encrypted.
24/7 Customer Services
Through the entire OCI application process, you will get skilled experts' support from the Visament agents. If you have any queries or doubts, you can ask for help at the Visament support.
Budget Friendly
At the Visament, you will get the OCI card application Leicester services at affordable prices with low service fees, which makes it the most chosen service for the OCI card in Leicester.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get all your answers to some important questions in one place for the OCI application.
Depending on the OCI application type the fees in Manchester varies. For a fresh OCI application, the fee is £200.00–£218.00, for changing details in the card the charge is £18.00–£21.00, the fee to replace a damaged or lost card is £75.00–£82.00, convert a PIO to an OCI card is the fee is £66.00–£82.00, 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 £1.44–£2.00, service charges of £50.00–£99.00, and courier fees of £15.00 (express one-day delivery) and £8.00 (3-day delivery) per application.
The current OCI processing time in Manchester UK is between 4-12 weeks. However, the time may vary as per application type and technical reasons.
Yes, if you authorize someone to collect your passport from VFS Manchester UK, they can do so. However, the authorized needs to bring the VFS Global Consent form, valid ID proof, a copy of your ID, a photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport, a copy of a signature page, receipts issued at the time of passport submission, payment proof, photocopy of DOB certificate for any children on the application and photocopy of marriage certificate in case of spouse application along with them.
An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is valid for a lifetime. There is no set validity of the OCI card. However, you need to re-issue it if the passport is renewed under 20 years old and over 50 years old.