Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

When I first went to submit my OCI application at Manchester, I had already made the payment for renunciation online through my Indian bank account. I had the print out of the receipt but it was not accepted. They said that OCI will be accepted only after submission of the application for renunciation. This happens after it is signed by a Consulate official. They will take both OCI and renunciation applications at the same appointment.

I applied for RC & OCI around the same time as you, same status as it is for you.

Please update us on here, if you are able to get a response at all.

Thanks!

RonV wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:49 pm

Garrick58 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:02 pm

@asingh13, do you mean to say RC is not required for the OCI application and only signed renunciation form is enough? Do you need to send RC later?

You do not need the RC to apply for OCI as long as you have the Proof of Payment of RC, this is the receipt that you get from VFS once you have completed and paid for RC successfully.

HCI however will not issue the OCI card until they have received a copy of your Renunciation Certificate.

I applied for RC on the 18th of December 2023 @ VFS Goswell, still no updated, Online Status "Application Received".

Applied for OCI on the 29th of January 2024 @ VFS Goswell, Online Status "Under Process"

There are multiple emails online, not too sure which one works but I am going to send mine to all the below emails once I have received it. One of them might be the appropriate one.

inf.london@mea.gov.in,
oci.london@mea.gov.in,
helpdesk-oci@gov.in

VFS Hounslow : info.inhayes@vfshelpline.com

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

The online status changed last Thursday and Friday I got a text from DX that they will deliver on Monday.

All the best for yours!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

Thanks!

Would you update on here about the progress of your OCI, please? That will be really helpful!

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:59 pm

The online status changed last Thursday and Friday I got a text from DX that they will deliver on Monday.

All the best for yours!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

Will do!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:07 pm

Thanks!

Would you update on here about the progress of your OCI, please? That will be really helpful!

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:59 pm

The online status changed last Thursday and Friday I got a text from DX that they will deliver on Monday.

All the best for yours!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

Hi,
I have submitted my Renunciation application and now applying for OCI on the basis of receipt of RC. The photo requirement of OCI says light background but not white. What photo background did u use? I have used same pic for Surrender and Renunciation certificate ( which is white background 2"x2"). Can same be used for OCI it been 2"x2" but white background or should I get new pic.Please guide.

Rashmi


quote=dsinha post_id=2152930 time=1709588983 user_id=286193]
Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?
[/quote]

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:19 pm

Hi,
I have submitted my Renunciation application and now applying for OCI on the basis of receipt of RC. The photo requirement of OCI says light background but not white. What photo background did u use? I have used same pic for Surrender and Renunciation certificate ( which is white background 2"x2"). Can same be used for OCI it been 2"x2" but white background or should I get new pic.Please guide.

Rashmi


quote=dsinha post_id=2152930 time=1709588983 user_id=286193]
Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

[/quote]

I used the same photo for all the applications Surrender, OCI and Renunciation, 2X2 in white background. Worked for me!! Should not be a problem. Good Luck.

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:19 pm

I applied for RC & OCI around the same time as you, same status as it is for you.

Please update us on here, if you are able to get a response at all.

Thanks!

RonV wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:49 pm

Garrick58 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:02 pm

@asingh13, do you mean to say RC is not required for the OCI application and only signed renunciation form is enough? Do you need to send RC later?

You do not need the RC to apply for OCI as long as you have the Proof of Payment of RC, this is the receipt that you get from VFS once you have completed and paid for RC successfully.

HCI however will not issue the OCI card until they have received a copy of your Renunciation Certificate.

I applied for RC on the 18th of December 2023 @ VFS Goswell, still no updated, Online Status "Application Received".

Applied for OCI on the 29th of January 2024 @ VFS Goswell, Online Status "Under Process"

There are multiple emails online, not too sure which one works but I am going to send mine to all the below emails once I have received it. One of them might be the appropriate one.

inf.london@mea.gov.in,
oci.london@mea.gov.in,
helpdesk-oci@gov.in

VFS Hounslow : info.inhayes@vfshelpline.com

Will do, thanks!

asingh13 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:17 pm

When I first went to submit my OCI application at Manchester, I had already made the payment for renunciation online through my Indian bank account. I had the print out of the receipt but it was not accepted. They said that OCI will be accepted only after submission of the application for renunciation. This happens after it is signed by a Consulate official. They will take both OCI and renunciation applications at the same appointment.

I don't think the online payment receipt is acceptable. It has to be the Receipt generated at VFS after you have successfully submitted and completed the Renunciation process.

RonV wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:55 pm

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:19 pm

Hi,
I have submitted my Renunciation application and now applying for OCI on the basis of receipt of RC. The photo requirement of OCI says light background but not white. What photo background did u use? I have used same pic for Surrender and Renunciation certificate ( which is white background 2"x2"). Can same be used for OCI it been 2"x2" but white background or should I get new pic.Please guide.

Rashmi


quote=dsinha post_id=2152930 time=1709588983 user_id=286193]
Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

I used the same photo for all the applications Surrender, OCI and Renunciation, 2X2 in white background. Worked for me!! Should not be a problem. Good Luck.
[/quote]
Have u received ur OCI?? How much time did it take??

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:14 pm

RonV wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:55 pm

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:19 pm

Hi,
I have submitted my Renunciation application and now applying for OCI on the basis of receipt of RC. The photo requirement of OCI says light background but not white. What photo background did u use? I have used same pic for Surrender and Renunciation certificate ( which is white background 2"x2"). Can same be used for OCI it been 2"x2" but white background or should I get new pic.Please guide.

Rashmi


quote=dsinha post_id=2152930 time=1709588983 user_id=286193]
Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

I used the same photo for all the applications Surrender, OCI and Renunciation, 2X2 in white background. Worked for me!! Should not be a problem. Good Luck.

Have u received ur OCI?? How much time did it take??
[/quote]

Unfortunately, not!!

I am still waiting for my Renunciation Certificate, which hopefully should be here by the end of this month. Once I have received that I will forward it to the HCI, only then they will Issue the OCI. They normally takes another 4 weeks to process this.

My Time Lines:

Surrender Certificate:
Date of Application: 20/12/2023
Date Received: 27/12/2023

Renunciation Certificate:
Date of Application: 18/12/2023
Date Received: Still under Process (In theory I should receive it by 18/03/2024)

OCI:
Date of application: 29/01/2024
Date Received: Under Process

RonV wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:45 pm

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:14 pm

RonV wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:55 pm

HarishShetty wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:19 pm

Hi,
I have submitted my Renunciation application and now applying for OCI on the basis of receipt of RC. The photo requirement of OCI says light background but not white. What photo background did u use? I have used same pic for Surrender and Renunciation certificate ( which is white background 2"x2"). Can same be used for OCI it been 2"x2" but white background or should I get new pic.Please guide.

Rashmi


quote=dsinha post_id=2152930 time=1709588983 user_id=286193]
Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

I used the same photo for all the applications Surrender, OCI and Renunciation, 2X2 in white background. Worked for me!! Should not be a problem. Good Luck.

Have u received ur OCI?? How much time did it take??

Unfortunately, not!!

I am still waiting for my Renunciation Certificate, which hopefully should be here by the end of this month. Once I have received that I will forward it to the HCI, only then they will Issue the OCI. They normally takes another 4 weeks to process this.

My Time Lines:

Surrender Certificate:
Date of Application: 20/12/2023
Date Received: 27/12/2023

Renunciation Certificate:
Date of Application: 18/12/2023
Date Received: Still under Process (In theory I should receive it by 18/03/2024)

OCI:
Date of application: 29/01/2024
Date Received: Under Process
[/quote]
Thank u

Surrender Certificate Timeline and Status :

Application Submitted : 06-Nov-2023 at VFS Hounslow.
Application Status : 06-Nov-2023 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate.
Application Status : 07-Nov-2023 – Surrender Certificate is under review at Indian Embassy
Application Status : 07-Nov-2023– Surrender Certificate is granted and is available for issuance
Application Status : 07-Nov-2023 – Surrender Certificate has been printed
Application Status : 08-Nov-2023 21:46 – DX SMS stating delivery by tomorrow
Delivered : 09-Nov-2023 – DX delivered Surrender Certificate and Cancelled Indian Passport.

Renunciation Certificate Timeline and Status :

Application Submitted : 14-Nov-2023 at VFS Goswell.
Application Status : 30-Nov-2023 – Submit your documents at VFS Goswell - Same message after completing the appointment as well.
Application Status : 20-Dec-2023 – Application Received.
Application Status : 29-Jan-2024 – Application Approved.
Application Status : 11-Feb-2024 – DX SMS stating delivery by tomorrow
Delivered : 12-Feb-2024 – DX delivered Renunciation Certificate.

OCI Timeline and Status :

Sent a copy of the renunciation certificate on 12-Feb-2024 to info.inhayes@vfshelpline.com

Application Submitted : 17-Nov-2023 at VFS Hounslow. (Submitted with receipt from renunciation appointment)
Application Status : 20-Nov-2023 – Date of Acknowledgement
Application Status : 21-Nov-2023 – Original documents, DX SMS stating delivery by tomorrow.
Application Status : 22-Nov-2023 – Original documents received
Application Status : 14-Feb-2024 – OCI Processed and OCI Number assigned (Two days after sending copy of renunciation certificate to VFS Hounslow mail)
Application Status : 16-Feb-2024 – DX SMS stating delivery on 19-Feb.
Delivered : 19-Feb-2024 – OCI Delivered.

Good luck all.

Hello

I finally got my OCI delivered today.
For ref, I sent them a copy of my RC on Monday and today on Thursday have received my OCI.

All the best everyone!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:07 pm

Thanks!

Would you update on here about the progress of your OCI, please? That will be really helpful!

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:59 pm

The online status changed last Thursday and Friday I got a text from DX that they will deliver on Monday.

All the best for yours!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:49 pm

Hello everyone

I had submitted my oci application in dec.
I received my RC today(after 3 months!!!) and as instructed, have emailed the OCI team a copy of the certificate. How much time is it taking for processing these days after this stage?

That's great!

Thanks for the update.

dsinha wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:41 pm

Hello

I finally got my OCI delivered today.
For ref, I sent them a copy of my RC on Monday and today on Thursday have received my OCI.

All the best everyone!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:07 pm

Thanks!

Would you update on here about the progress of your OCI, please? That will be really helpful!

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:59 pm

The online status changed last Thursday and Friday I got a text from DX that they will deliver on Monday.

All the best for yours!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm

Thanks!

I did on 28th Dec, so around another 20 more days for mine to arrive (fingers crossed).

When did the online status changed if at all?

dsinha wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:53 pm

7th dec in London

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 pm

Glad that its moving at least.

OCI will take around a month from now.

When did you exactly did your renunciation appointment?

Hi, all!

Need advice for OCI application based on my mother being the root Indian.

We are struggling with the documents needed to prove Indian origin.

We have:
Birth Certificate from India
Marriage Certificate from India

We do not have her Indian Passport or Surrender Certificate. She has naturalised since 1970s and is a British citizen now.

Are we able to apply using the Birth Certificate from India as proof? Does this need to notarised and if so, how do we go about doing this?

HCI informed us that getting a Nativity Certificate would be helpful but the application ask things such as 'name of vessel on which applicant emigrated from India' which was in the 1960s and so long forgotten/lost.

If anyone has advice it would be really helpful regarding next steps or experience of applying for nativity certificate.

I think your mother's last Indian passport + your birth certificate should be enough to prove your Indian roots.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

mistrk29 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:53 pm

Hi, all!

Need advice for OCI application based on my mother being the root Indian.

We are struggling with the documents needed to prove Indian origin.

We have:
Birth Certificate from India
Marriage Certificate from India

We do not have her Indian Passport or Surrender Certificate. She has naturalised since 1970s and is a British citizen now.

Are we able to apply using the Birth Certificate from India as proof? Does this need to notarised and if so, how do we go about doing this?

HCI informed us that getting a Nativity Certificate would be helpful but the application ask things such as 'name of vessel on which applicant emigrated from India' which was in the 1960s and so long forgotten/lost.

If anyone has advice it would be really helpful regarding next steps or experience of applying for nativity certificate.

Sorry, completely forgot while writing the response that your mother doesn't have her last Indian Passport.

Here is the updated response:

Don't think just Indian birth certificate would be enough as that's most probably doesn't establish your Indian roots. I assume none of your parents has an OCI either?

Maybe you can try asking UK home office if you can get a copy of your mother's last Indian passport, once you have one passport, HCI should be able to track all her passports.

If the above doesn't work, try going to a HCI camp (usually organised in summer, information available on HCI website) and ask about this to the HCI employees, they are usually very helpful.

Keep us informed, as this is a unique issue and surely would help others.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:08 pm

I think your mother's last Indian passport + your birth certificate should be enough to prove your Indian roots.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

mistrk29 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:53 pm

Hi, all!

Need advice for OCI application based on my mother being the root Indian.

We are struggling with the documents needed to prove Indian origin.

We have:
Birth Certificate from India
Marriage Certificate from India

We do not have her Indian Passport or Surrender Certificate. She has naturalised since 1970s and is a British citizen now.

Are we able to apply using the Birth Certificate from India as proof? Does this need to notarised and if so, how do we go about doing this?

HCI informed us that getting a Nativity Certificate would be helpful but the application ask things such as 'name of vessel on which applicant emigrated from India' which was in the 1960s and so long forgotten/lost.

If anyone has advice it would be really helpful regarding next steps or experience of applying for nativity certificate.

Hello,

I received my renunciation certificate 4 weeks before but I never knew that I had to send the RC to VFS (?). Could someone please share the email ID so I can send without further delay.

Regards
K

Hi!

Thank you for your reply! Currently no one in the family holds an OCI card. HCI advised to get a nativity certificate but there doesn’t seem to be much support online how to get one of these. Do you have any advice for this please or how to contact home office to get the Indian passport copy?

Thank you very much for your help

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:18 pm

Sorry, completely forgot while writing the response that your mother doesn't have her last Indian Passport.

Here is the updated response:

Don't think just Indian birth certificate would be enough as that's most probably doesn't establish your Indian roots. I assume none of your parents has an OCI either?

Maybe you can try asking UK home office if you can get a copy of your mother's last Indian passport, once you have one passport, HCI should be able to track all her passports.

If the above doesn't work, try going to a HCI camp (usually organised in summer, information available on HCI website) and ask about this to the HCI employees, they are usually very helpful.

Keep us informed, as this is a unique issue and surely would help others.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:08 pm

I think your mother's last Indian passport + your birth certificate should be enough to prove your Indian roots.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

mistrk29 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:53 pm

Hi, all!

Need advice for OCI application based on my mother being the root Indian.

We are struggling with the documents needed to prove Indian origin.

We have:
Birth Certificate from India
Marriage Certificate from India

We do not have her Indian Passport or Surrender Certificate. She has naturalised since 1970s and is a British citizen now.

Are we able to apply using the Birth Certificate from India as proof? Does this need to notarised and if so, how do we go about doing this?

HCI informed us that getting a Nativity Certificate would be helpful but the application ask things such as 'name of vessel on which applicant emigrated from India' which was in the 1960s and so long forgotten/lost.

If anyone has advice it would be really helpful regarding next steps or experience of applying for nativity certificate.

You can try this to contact UK Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk

If this doesn't work, try seeking help from your local MP as they have a direct contact within the Home Office, or try citizens advice. I know its a long shot but don't see any other option.

Regarding the Nativity Certificate, sorry, I don't have any experience/understanding about that.

HCI Birmingham website says, quite a few options to prove the Nativity (https://cgibirmingham.gov.in/page/display/43). If you are able to prove nativity for your mother, that might be enough to prove your Indian roots.

Let us know, how you get on with any of these.

Good luck!

mistrk29 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:24 pm

Hi!

Thank you for your reply! Currently no one in the family holds an OCI card. HCI advised to get a nativity certificate but there doesn’t seem to be much support online how to get one of these. Do you have any advice for this please or how to contact home office to get the Indian passport copy?

Thank you very much for your help

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:18 pm

Sorry, completely forgot while writing the response that your mother doesn't have her last Indian Passport.

Here is the updated response:

Don't think just Indian birth certificate would be enough as that's most probably doesn't establish your Indian roots. I assume none of your parents has an OCI either?

Maybe you can try asking UK home office if you can get a copy of your mother's last Indian passport, once you have one passport, HCI should be able to track all her passports.

If the above doesn't work, try going to a HCI camp (usually organised in summer, information available on HCI website) and ask about this to the HCI employees, they are usually very helpful.

Keep us informed, as this is a unique issue and surely would help others.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

learner1947 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:08 pm

I think your mother's last Indian passport + your birth certificate should be enough to prove your Indian roots.

Comprehensive documents list is available here: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/16372 ... 112021.pdf

Good luck!

mistrk29 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:53 pm

Hi, all!

Need advice for OCI application based on my mother being the root Indian.

We are struggling with the documents needed to prove Indian origin.

We have:
Birth Certificate from India
Marriage Certificate from India

We do not have her Indian Passport or Surrender Certificate. She has naturalised since 1970s and is a British citizen now.

Are we able to apply using the Birth Certificate from India as proof? Does this need to notarised and if so, how do we go about doing this?

HCI informed us that getting a Nativity Certificate would be helpful but the application ask things such as 'name of vessel on which applicant emigrated from India' which was in the 1960s and so long forgotten/lost.

If anyone has advice it would be really helpful regarding next steps or experience of applying for nativity certificate.