Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

pbs6vas wrote:

gidoc wrote:Please clarify the documents you submitted and if any originals are required
Thanks

1. two sets of application forms
2. two photographs 2inchesx2inches
3. two copies of ukpassport copies
4. two copies of marriage certificate
5. two copies of indian passport surrender certificate
6. two copiesof birth certificate of minor child (if you are applying)
7. two copies of naturalization certificate
They didn't check my originals.
Hope this helps

I'm sure you are referring to application in person here rather than by post?

Does anyone know whether we have to submit any originals when applying by post?

thomas_mat_77 wrote:

pbs6vas wrote:

gidoc wrote: Does anyone know whether we have to submit any originals when applying by post?

Hi, I applied by post a few weeks ago and didn't send any original documents.
Here is the list of documents that I attached:
1. Two sets of application forms
2. Two photographs 2inchesx2inches
3. Two copies of ukpassport copies
4. Two copies of Indian Passport
5. Two copies of indian passport surrender certificate
6. Two copies of the Deed Of Change of Name
7. Two copies of naturalization certificate
8. Post order worth £167

I applied on 18/07 and it was ready for collection at HCI London on 04/08.
The following link will help you on how to fill out both parts of the application form.
http://www.immihelp.com/nri/overseascit ... a-oci.html
Good luck!!

thomas_mat_77 wrote:

pbs6vas wrote:

gidoc wrote: Does anyone know whether we have to submit any originals when applying by post?

Hi, I applied by post a few weeks ago and didn't send any original documents.
Here is the list of documents that I attached:
1. Two sets of application forms
2. Two photographs 2inchesx2inches
3. Two copies of ukpassport copies
4. Two copies of Indian Passport
5. Two copies of indian passport surrender certificate
6. Two copies of the Deed Of Change of Name
7. Two copies of naturalization certificate
8. Post order worth £167

I applied on 18/07 and it was ready for collection at HCI London on 04/08.
The following link will help you on how to fill out both parts of the application form.
Good luck!!

Posted Special Del on 22 Jul 2011
Date Of Acknowledgment 29-JUL-2011
Application Status
Photo/Signature at Mission Scanned On 01-AUG-2011
Registration Status at Mission : Granted On 01-AUG-2011
Documents Printing Status PRINTED On 02-AUG-2011
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ): NEW DELHI On 03-AUG-2011
Documents Received at LONDON On 05-AUG-2011

Takes them one week to acknowledge receipt

Hi guys,.

need some information regarding collection of OCI.

can i send 3 passports in one special delivery envelope and also insert one sde for the return of the passports? also would u kow how long normally does it take for the returns of the documetns by post? many thanks

kbrar wrote:

thomas_mat_77 wrote:

pbs6vas wrote:

gidoc wrote: Does anyone know whether we have to submit any originals when applying by post?

Hi, I applied by post a few weeks ago and didn't send any original documents.
Here is the list of documents that I attached:
1. Two sets of application forms
2. Two photographs 2inchesx2inches
3. Two copies of ukpassport copies
4. Two copies of Indian Passport
5. Two copies of indian passport surrender certificate
6. Two copies of the Deed Of Change of Name
7. Two copies of naturalization certificate
8. Post order worth £167

I applied on 18/07 and it was ready for collection at HCI London on 04/08.
The following link will help you on how to fill out both parts of the application form.
Good luck!!

Hi kbrar - didn't you have to send your indian passport used visa pages copies too?

My status update:
Type: 1Adult & 1Minor
Date applied in person at HCI, London: 01/08/2011
Date Of Acknowledgment: 01/08/2011
Photo/Signature Scanned on: 02/08/2011
Registration status Granted on: 02/08/2011
Documents Printed On: 03/08/2011
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on: 05/08/2011
Documents Received at LONDON:09/08/2011

Date of posting: 11 May 2011
Date of acknowledgment: 23 May 2011
Photo/Signature at Mission : Scanned On 13-JUL-2011
Registration Status at Mission : Granted On 25-JUL-2011
Documents Printing Status PRINTED On 26-JUL-2011
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ): NEW DELHI On 27-JUL-2011
Documents Received at BIRMINGHAM On 08-AUG-2011

I have a few questions regarding photographs for the OCI Form -

1. Where can I get 51mm x 51mm, I understand this is not the standard size. Do jessops do it?

2. I understand from the HCI website that I have to send two photographs. The form has only got space to stick one photograph. Should i just clip the second one on the form?

tintin wrote:I have a few questions regarding photographs for the OCI Form -

1. Where can I get 51mm x 51mm, I understand this is not the standard size. Do jessops do it?

2. I understand from the HCI website that I have to send two photographs. The form has only got space to stick one photograph. Should i just clip the second one on the form?

2 copies of application and photo for each. hope this helps

pbs6vas wrote:

tintin wrote:I have a few questions regarding photographs for the OCI Form -

1. Where can I get 51mm x 51mm, I understand this is not the standard size. Do jessops do it?

2. I understand from the HCI website that I have to send two photographs. The form has only got space to stick one photograph. Should i just clip the second one on the form?

2 copies of application and photo for each. hope this helps

thanks this clarifies it all.

Thanks, I did post it without the originals and it reached them on 09/08. Havent been able to track it on the website though, guess it takes atleast a week for postal applications.

kbrar wrote:

thomas_mat_77 wrote:

pbs6vas wrote:

gidoc wrote: Does anyone know whether we have to submit any originals when applying by post?

Hi, I applied by post a few weeks ago and didn't send any original documents.
Here is the list of documents that I attached:
1. Two sets of application forms
2. Two photographs 2inchesx2inches
3. Two copies of ukpassport copies
4. Two copies of Indian Passport
5. Two copies of indian passport surrender certificate
6. Two copies of the Deed Of Change of Name
7. Two copies of naturalization certificate
8. Post order worth £167

I applied on 18/07 and it was ready for collection at HCI London on 04/08.
The following link will help you on how to fill out both parts of the application form.
Good luck!!

My final status update:
Type: 1Adult & 1Minor
Date OCI applied in person at HCI, London: 01/08/2011
Date Of Acknowledgment: 01/08/2011
Photo/Signature Scanned on: 02/08/2011
Registration status Granted on: 02/08/2011
Documents Printed On: 03/08/2011
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on: 05/08/2011
Documents Received at LONDON:09/08/2011
Collected OCI in person at HCI London on 12/08/11
Bit annoying ............7 hours wait for collection!!!!
Luckily no mistakes
I should say …………it was excellent service overall.......very pleased
7 working days for surrender certificate
5 working days for OCI……….amazing service
HCI has definitely changed for good
This is the end of my journey to British citizenship & OCI
Thank you all ………members for their valuable contributions helping others
All the best for those waiting

pbs6vas wrote:My final status update:
Type: 1Adult & 1Minor
Date OCI applied in person at HCI, London: 01/08/2011
Date Of Acknowledgment: 01/08/2011
Photo/Signature Scanned on: 02/08/2011
Registration status Granted on: 02/08/2011
Documents Printed On: 03/08/2011
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on: 05/08/2011
Documents Received at LONDON:09/08/2011
Collected OCI in person at HCI London on 12/08/11
Bit annoying ............7 hours wait for collection!!!!
Luckily no mistakes
I should say …………it was excellent service overall.......very pleased
7 working days for surrender certificate
5 working days for OCI……….amazing service
HCI has definitely changed for good
This is the end of my journey to British citizenship & OCI
Thank you all ………members for their valuable contributions helping others
All the best for those waiting

congrats pbs6vas.
Why did you have to wait for 7 hours? Were there no tokens issues?

hi guys,

i am due to post out an oci application hopefully tomorrow. could you please share ur experience whether i need to send originals as well or not. following is the list of docs i m sending. pls let me know if any more docs i need and also whether is there is any need to send any of the originls? many thanks
(1) application form X 2
(2) OCI phots X 2
(3) copy of the surrentder cert X 2
(4) copy of the indian passport X 2 (only 1st ad last 2 pages)
(5) copy of british pasport X 2
(6) copy of nutralization cert X 2
(7) postal order of £167

1664 wrote:

pbs6vas wrote:My final status update:
Type: 1Adult & 1Minor
Date OCI applied in person at HCI, London: 01/08/2011
Date Of Acknowledgment: 01/08/2011
Photo/Signature Scanned on: 02/08/2011
Registration status Granted on: 02/08/2011
Documents Printed On: 03/08/2011
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on: 05/08/2011
Documents Received at LONDON:09/08/2011
Collected OCI in person at HCI London on 12/08/11
Bit annoying ............7 hours wait for collection!!!!
Luckily no mistakes
I should say …………it was excellent service overall.......very pleased
7 working days for surrender certificate
5 working days for OCI……….amazing service
HCI has definitely changed for good
This is the end of my journey to British citizenship & OCI
Thank you all ………members for their valuable contributions helping others
All the best for those waiting

congrats pbs6vas.
Why did you have to wait for 7 hours? Were there no tokens issues?

Thank you. They took my passports at 9.00am and have to wait till 4.00pm to collect the OCI cards & Passports(Collection is only after 4.00 pm)

Date OCI applied in person at HCI, London: 16/08/2011
Date Of Acknowledgment: 16/08/2011
Photo/Signature Scanned on: 17/08/2011
Registration status Granted on: 17/08/2011
Documents Printed On: 18/082011
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on: 19/08/2011
Documents Received at LONDON: 23/08/2011
Collected OCI in person at HCI London on

Dear All,
I am staying at Durham. Just got Surrender Certificate.
Could someone kindly tell me if I can apply for OCI at London instead of Birmingham as London has got good track record.
Thank you all and Best Luck.
Warm Regards,
Northeast.

Northeast wrote:Dear All,
I am staying at Durham. Just got Surrender Certificate.
Could someone kindly tell me if I can apply for OCI at London instead of Birmingham as London has got good track record.
Thank you all and Best Luck.
Warm Regards,
Northeast.

Would recommend London

Could someone kindly tell me if I can apply for OCI at London instead of Birmingham as London has got good track record

You can apply at a mission of your choice, its not restricted by county jurisdiction.

Thank you

Hello Guys,

I sent my application for OCI by post to HCI london on 11.08.11.

I have not yet received the acknowledgement letter.

I was wondering if it is possible to check the status online using the online registration number only. or do I have to have the acknowledgement reference number to be able to track the status online.

If you check in with just your application number or passport no, it should tell you. It may say, mission has not acknowledged the application yet.

My status
Date posted to london: 05/08
Date acknowledged: 17/08
Photo scanned: 18/08
Oci approved: 18/08
Awaiting oci to be sent from Delhi.

gidoc wrote:If you check in with just your application number or passport no, it should tell you. It may say, mission has not acknowledged the application yet.

Yes thats whats it saying. So will it not progress any further until I receive the acknowledgement?