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OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:19 pm

Hi,

I am in the process of applying 3 OCI applications in few weeks time for my wife, my son and I.
As of 15 May 2021, HCI website indicates no need to carry photocopies.
Does this mean we don't need to carry any photocopies and doesn't require self attest photocopies?

For the employment letter, are the payslips should be sufficient?
Since my wife is in maternity, does she need employment letter too?

Thanks in Advance

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:33 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:19 pm
Hi,

I am in the process of applying 3 OCI applications in few weeks time for my wife, my son and I.
As of 15 May 2021, HCI website indicates no need to carry photocopies.
Does this mean we don't need to carry any photocopies and doesn't require self attest photocopies?

For the employment letter, are the payslips should be sufficient?
Since my wife is in maternity, does she need employment letter too?

Thanks in Advance
Hi
It's better to carry self attested photocopies of all the documents you upload online. I had to submit photocopies along with application form at VFS.
Payslips are sufficient if they have all the information. I would suggest request an employment letter which states your designation, job profile etc just so to avoid any delays with processing.
In case of your Mrs being on maternity, you can provide the latest payslips and employment letter as well.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:46 am

Thanks for the response.
I too think its better to carry the self attested copies.

Also regarding the documents, do they keep any originals?

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:54 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:46 am
Thanks for the response.
I too think its better to carry the self attested copies.

Also regarding the documents, do they keep any originals?
The only Originals they take are your British Passport and Surrender certificate. But please carry all originals that you have uploaded. They are out of sync sometimes with their own rules.

Within a couple of days you will get back your original documents.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:59 am

Oh thanks for your quick reply.
In case of a minor who is born in UK, then they only keep his British Passport then?

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:00 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:59 am
Oh thanks for your quick reply.
In case of a minor who is born in UK, then they only keep his British Passport then?
yes, that's right.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:15 pm

ok - thanks

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:55 pm

Hi Again,

For minor, does it require to upload and sign photocopies of both parents for below?
1. Cancelled Indian Passports
2. Surrender Certificate

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:14 pm

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:55 pm
Hi Again,

For minor, does it require to upload and sign photocopies of both parents for below?
1. Cancelled Indian Passports
2. Surrender Certificate

Thanks
Hi

Please upload all originals online and carry photocopies having both the parents sign the documents.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:19 pm

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:59 am
Oh thanks for your quick reply.
In case of a minor who is born in UK, then they only keep his British Passport then?
A small correction and important note!

If the minor had an Indian passport that is cancelled, you have to submit original: British Passport + Surrender Certificate.

This point came up because you are mentioning of Surrender certificate for minor in your latest post.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:53 pm

Once again, thanks for the quick response.
Our child doesn't have indian passport - so no surrender certificate.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:17 am

hello,

Are there any restrictions on minor photos?
My child is one month old and since we take a picture from top leaves light shadow is inevitable.
It is very light when you look at it but when printed the application form it is noticeable.
We used same for the British passport and the passport got approved.
So, the question is will be the VFS team very strict for minor photographs?

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:53 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:17 am
hello,

Are there any restrictions on minor photos?
My child is one month old and since we take a picture from top leaves light shadow is inevitable.
It is very light when you look at it but when printed the application form it is noticeable.
We used same for the British passport and the passport got approved.
So, the question is will be the VFS team very strict for minor photographs?

Thanks
Hi

More than VFS, Indian govt is more fussy about photos/signature. There are websites where you can upload the picture and they will rectify the size and the shades you are referring to as per OCI requirement. Some are free and others are paid. It's best to pay few pounds and get it right (they give hard copy and soft copy too) than have issues later on. I would advice you search online and get the photo corrected as per the requirement.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:14 am

brilliant - thanks for the advise.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:26 pm

hi,

Is it necessary to include salary in Employment letter?
Also, I believe it is not necessary to submit pay slips right?

Thanks

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:33 pm

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:26 pm
hi,

Is it necessary to include salary in Employment letter?
Also, I believe it is not necessary to submit pay slips right?

Thanks
Hi

I am not quite sure if it is required. It should definitely cover your role in organisation and preferably on company letter head. I have used a standard template as part of employment letter which covered annual income. I did not submit any payslips. Just employment letter stating your role, date of joining, place of work on letter head should suffice.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

thanks for the reply!
So your employment letter has annual income, however this is not required right.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by rainbowbutterfly » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:24 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am
thanks for the reply!
So your employment letter has annual income, however this is not required right.
Mine had Date of Joining, Role, Annual Salary and Place of work printed on Official letter head. If your employer can add your annual income to it, why don't you get it? Or you are concerned about the confidentiality :) I think it should be ok to not have income mentioned. I think all they want to see is that you are not employed in areas for whom OCI is not permitted e.g. Diplomats, working in defence etc.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by qoolnaren » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:29 am

BELOW IS BOTH EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE THAT WE HAVE USED AND OUR APPLICATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD / REMOVE ANY INFO.

EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE FOR EMPLOYED PERSON (BELOW LETTER SHOULD BE ON COMPANY LETTER HEAD)




Company name Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Address
Company Phone no

Re: Employment Proof for FULL NAME

To Whom It May Concern

This letter is to verify that FULL NAME is employed at COMPNAY NAME in the position of DESIGNATION. This position is fulltime.
FULL NAME started working in this capacity on MONTH YEAR and is still working in this position as of date of letter.
If you require any additional information, please contact on phone or via email.


Kind Regards


COMPANY NAME

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EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE FOR SELF EMPLOYED PERSON (BELOW LETTER SHOULD BE ON ACCOUNTANT LETTER HEAD)

Date: DD/MM/YYYY

To High Commission of India, London

Dear Sir,

We act as accountants for COMPANY NAME, since MONTH YEAR. This is to confirm that FULL NAME is a Director and shareholder of COMPANY NAME. The company provides IT Consultancy Services.

The official designation of FULL NAME as per our records is Company Director and he gets paid in the form of dividends and salary.

Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Yours faithfully

ACCOUNTANTS COMPANY NAME

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:58 am

rainbowbutterfly wrote:
Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:24 am
vkpaidisetty wrote:
Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am
thanks for the reply!
So your employment letter has annual income, however this is not required right.
Mine had Date of Joining, Role, Annual Salary and Place of work printed on Official letter head. If your employer can add your annual income to it, why don't you get it? Or you are concerned about the confidentiality :) I think it should be ok to not have income mentioned. I think all they want to see is that you are not employed in areas for whom OCI is not permitted e.g. Diplomats, working in defence etc.
Thanks for the reply- Mine letter have all the details other than salary.
"concerned about the confidentiality" - yeah :)

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:01 am

qoolnaren wrote:
Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:29 am
BELOW IS BOTH EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE THAT WE HAVE USED AND OUR APPLICATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD / REMOVE ANY INFO.

EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE FOR EMPLOYED PERSON (BELOW LETTER SHOULD BE ON COMPANY LETTER HEAD)




Company name Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Address
Company Phone no

Re: Employment Proof for FULL NAME

To Whom It May Concern

This letter is to verify that FULL NAME is employed at COMPNAY NAME in the position of DESIGNATION. This position is fulltime.
FULL NAME started working in this capacity on MONTH YEAR and is still working in this position as of date of letter.
If you require any additional information, please contact on phone or via email.


Kind Regards


COMPANY NAME

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMPLOYMENT TEMPLATE FOR SELF EMPLOYED PERSON (BELOW LETTER SHOULD BE ON ACCOUNTANT LETTER HEAD)

Date: DD/MM/YYYY

To High Commission of India, London

Dear Sir,

We act as accountants for COMPANY NAME, since MONTH YEAR. This is to confirm that FULL NAME is a Director and shareholder of COMPANY NAME. The company provides IT Consultancy Services.

The official designation of FULL NAME as per our records is Company Director and he gets paid in the form of dividends and salary.

Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Yours faithfully

ACCOUNTANTS COMPANY NAME
Thanks boss!
I have used similar to second template with company letter head.
This is standard template used my company.

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:28 am

Hello again,

Got couple of questions regarding minor application.
Under * Application for Minor Child

Where it says "I am a parent of --------------------------- to whome the foregoing particulars relate.@

The blank should be filled with name of the Minor right?

Also for the Signature of the Applicant - will it be minor left hand thumb impression?

Thanks

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Re: OCI Registration Photocopies

Post by vkpaidisetty » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:56 am

vkpaidisetty wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:28 am
Hello again,

Got couple of questions regarding minor application.
Under * Application for Minor Child

Where it says "I am a parent of --------------------------- to whome the foregoing particulars relate.@

The blank should be filled with name of the Minor right?

Also for the Signature of the Applicant - will it be minor left hand thumb impression?

Thanks
Do i require consent letter for my child and my wife since i will be the only one attending the appointment?

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