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quick question can i get this done end of june i am planning to send them to india in july or end of june?osterly wrote:Application Method to HCI: VFS/Hounslow
Application Posted On : 08-05-2015 (2 Child)
Registration Status at Mission: London
Date Of Acknowledgement (on website) :11.05.2015
Originals Received:
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On :
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On :
OCI Document received At HCI/VFS On :
Handed over Passports at VFS Office:
Received OCI booklet & passport:
This used to be the case. But now VFS have changed the courier fee. They collect £8 for a standard courier delivery and £15 for a one-day courier.ahranju2k wrote:Both Royal Mail Special delivery and Dx couriers are quite safe. The only difference is the cost. You can buy a special delivery envelope with a 500 gm stamp for 7 pounds while Vfs dx courier charge is 14.98. If you have to submit original docs then you need 2 envelopes so any cost get doubled. Best is to take your own envelopes.
Yes, you have to visit the Vfs where you originally made your application to handover the passport. You will need a printout of your status as above, British passport, and original receipt. If you want to use royal mail then carry special delivery envelope ( one per application) as wellkopper wrote:Hi
Can anyone confirm if the following means I need to go to VFS and hand over passport ?
Date Of Acknowledgment 15-APR-2015
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
OCI- Number A1803395
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-MAY-2015
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 08-MAY-2015
Document received At LONDON On 11-MAY-2015
I believe they work on bank holidays. If you look at the VFS website for holidays they have same set of holidays that are celebrated in India. Check this http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/public_holidays.htmldavster wrote:Hi All,
Query slightly related to the above post. I have been given an appointment to surrender my passport at VFS for 25 May, which off course is a Bank Hol. Is it a system error or VFS is open because Indian Embassy is open on Bank Hol?
Could someone please share if their experience of going to VFS on a bank hol.
Thanks
Thank you rachsach!rachsach wrote:I believe they work on bank holidays. If you look at the VFS website for holidays they have same set of holidays that are celebrated in India. Check this http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/public_holidays.htmldavster wrote:Hi All,
Query slightly related to the above post. I have been given an appointment to surrender my passport at VFS for 25 May, which off course is a Bank Hol. Is it a system error or VFS is open because Indian Embassy is open on Bank Hol?
Could someone please share if their experience of going to VFS on a bank hol.
Thanks
You may want to ring their customer service on the number given on their website. The numbers are 203 793 8629/ 203 695 9849.
Photographs should be 2 inch * 2 inch as opposed to the standard UK Passport size photographs.gre.bm691 wrote:Hi all
Just received the Surrender certificate this morning and need to apply for OCI asap as I have flights booked for second week of Jul.
I was born outside India, so am a little confused about the documents I need to submit.
A few questions if I may:
1. As per the website, my understanding is that you need the following docs. Can the checklist be confirmed:
a. Original Naturalization certificate and a photocopy of the same
b. Original cancelled Indian passport and a photocopy of the same
c. Original Surrender Certificate and a photocopy of the same
d. Photocopy of the British passport (taking the British Passport along to VFS)
d. Application form (one)
e. Passport-size photos x2
2. Now, What do I submit for Proof of Indian Origin documents? Will the cancelled indian passport with the surrender certificate suffice this requirement? As mentioned, I was not born in India but was Indian at birth. I dont have: Birth certificate, School Leave, Domicile cert or Agriculture land document on me.
I do have my marriage certificate (wife is Indian) but my logic says that I am not applying based on Spouse being Indian.
3. Do the photo copies need self attestation?
4. Planning to Apply for tourist visa in case the OCI doesnt come in time. Will that be ok whilst my OCI application is in progress?
Sorry for a lengthy and detailed one. But thought it would help others in the same boat.
gre.bm691 wrote: 1. As per the website, my understanding is that you need the following docs. Can the checklist be confirmed:
a. Original Naturalization certificate and a photocopy of the same
b. Original cancelled Indian passport and a photocopy of the same - Not required
c. Original Surrender Certificate and a photocopy of the same
d. Photocopy of the British passport (taking the British Passport along to VFS)
d. Application form (one)
e. Passport-size photos x2 - 50x50cm
2. Now, What do I submit for Proof of Indian Origin documents? Will the cancelled indian passport with the surrender certificate suffice this requirement? As mentioned, I was not born in India but was Indian at birth. I dont have: Birth certificate, School Leave, Domicile cert or Agriculture land document on me.
I do have my marriage certificate (wife is Indian) but my logic says that I am not applying based on Spouse being Indian.
Only Indian citizens get Indian passport so if you had one earlier that means you were Indian, no more evidence required
3. Do the photo copies need self attestation? Yes
4. Planning to Apply for tourist visa in case the OCI doesnt come in time. Will that be ok whilst my OCI application is in progress Yes
shall i wait for status online (processed) then i need to go to VFS to submit passports at VFSosterly wrote:Application Method to HCI: VFS/Hounslow
Application Posted On : 08-05-2015 (2 Child)
Registration Status at Mission: London
Date Of Acknowledgement (on website) :11.05.15
Originals Received:
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On :
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On :
OCI Document received At HCI/VFS On :
Handed over Passports at VFS Office:
Received OCI booklet & passport: