It will also be interesting to see how the biometric requirement pans out for OCI holders. Of course, not a sniff of information yet and go-live is imminent. New and OCI renewals along with no more 'U' Visa. I'm due a renewal (new passport) and would be happy to visit VFS to submit biometric data. W...

Reply from HCI London, as follows:

"We do not have the formal information on the procedure as yet. You are advised to kindly keep checking the website for the update or drop us an e-mail after few days for the update."

No surprises there, then.

Thought as much!

Not a problem, just wasn't sure if they viewed an OCI holder as a true citizen, hence waltz through immigration with no landing card

Thanks for the info.

If one is travelling to India, and is a UK citizen holding an OCI card/Visa, is one still required to fill in a Landing Card on the plane before Indian immigration?

I would suspect, yes, but would like to check with other members experiences.

This is great news actually. If anyone has any information on when HCI London will be implementing this new process, I'd love to know. As I have a visa transfer due in a few weeks. (Renewal of UK passport). This *could* make that process much simpler. And hopefully not have to post new passport to H...