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by anonimouse
Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Lifelong validity endorsement
Replies: 12
Views: 472

Re: Lifelong validity endorsement

Ok thanks. However, due to my previous experiences with disgruntled officials who take out their frustrations by nit-picking, I am unwilling to put my faith in this vague clause which does not state 'life-long validity' and the word 'visa' implies that another piece of information is still required,...
by anonimouse
Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Lifelong validity endorsement
Replies: 12
Views: 472

Re: Lifelong validity endorsement

@ban.s - I cannot find any reference or a sentence that describes the words "Visa" or "Life-long validity". Perhaps, your OCI booklet is different to mine?
by anonimouse
Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: NO U visa for OCI anymore
Replies: 21
Views: 3163

Re: NO U visa for OCI anymore

The circular does not clearly state what happens in case of a renewal, as the old (expired) passport number is still printed in the OCI booklet. It takes just one official to dismiss any instructions and create another rule on the spot, based on inaccuracies or a power-trip.
by anonimouse
Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:34 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: NO U visa for OCI anymore
Replies: 21
Views: 3163

Re: NO U visa for OCI anymore

I would also like to know if the OCI booklet needs to be refreshed as my passport is coming up for renewal very soon. I have read that people travelling with a new passport have had to carry their old passport + OCI booklet and encountered no problems. However, I really hope they will simplify the p...
by anonimouse
Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi Sajiv Thanks for your post. When were your documents processed and ready to collect (mine was 13 Dec)? Does your reply envelope tracking also say "Please Come Back Later"? I wish the HCI would add the collections procedure to their online processing data than for us to pay Royal Mail to do the s...
by anonimouse
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I got both passports back today, relieved and happy; it took 3 days turn-around. Thanks for your help. Use this to track your delivery, instead of the main page on RM site. This delivers more accurate information and shows you the details of where the package is in the system. http://www.royalmail.c...
by anonimouse
Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Thanks forbc123 and rpm_ctbt.

I sent my brother's and my passport via SD today and enclosed the prepaid envelope + the confirmation. The total weight came to around 92g and total cost of £13.17 - if anyone wants know. Now crossing my fingers and wait...
by anonimouse
Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Postal Application processing step
Replies: 7
Views: 365

Re: OCI Postal Application processing step

You don't need to do anything at present, just sit and wait. The next expected status will be that the documents have been printed, dispatched and returned. At that point you can send your passport to the embassy and have it stamped. I applied in Dec '13 and had the afore-mentioned process completed...
by anonimouse
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Documents Sent for OCI Collection (Special Delivery Royal Mail) - 21-Jan-14 Documents Received from HCI : 25-Jan-14 I have noticed that everyone has this status in their posts, is it something that appears online or you have added it for helping people like me? By the way, I do appreciate the infor...
by anonimouse
Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

ban.s wrote:No, there is no deadline for collection.
Thanks. Phew..that takes some pressure off.
by anonimouse
Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

...It says that the OCI is available for collection for 42 days after the date of acknowledgement - really don't know what that means or how they enforce it? I cannot take a chance to send it through the post as I am travelling in a weeks time and then back for a few days, then back out again - so ...
by anonimouse
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

unfortunately you don't have any other option but to receive by post. though loss of documents in post is not rare but royal mail is quite efficient and reliable. don't worry. Thanks. Yes I agree and it seems that the options change just like the weather and hoping that they might change it back so...
by anonimouse
Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528071

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I got my 'Documents Received' status on 7th Jan 2014 and was just about to go down there today and for some reason decided to check the timings, which brought me here. Also, my brother went down to pick his up last week who has the same status as mine was turned away and told that the submitting/col...
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