Sam_London wrote:I've applied in May 2011! and got my approval last week. You guys need to be a bit patient

Good luck!

Hey Sam_London...Congrats...i remember you applied at about same time as me...i guess it has been a long wait for you...but in the end..its all good..well done mate...all the best in life

Hi thanks for the suggestion will I got the application number I went all the way to the postoffice where I applied for my passport and got it from there phewwww:p I rang them and got to know that my passport was printed on the 6th and waiting for the courier to be picked up finalllly I am relaxed....

Hi all i have got a question regarding my british passport. I applied for my british passport yesterday but i think i have made a mistake.My countersignTory is a trainee solicitor at a well known firm but she forgot to fill in the section where it says that how do you know the applicant she is my f...

I have recieved my approval but it says that I don't have to contact my council I will recieve an invitation letter in the post does anyone know how long does it take to get the invitation letter? Congrats Sonya24....i remember you applied at the same time as i did...glad you got approval in the en...

My OCI Timeline: Sent by special delivery on 22/09/2011 Received HCI on 23/09/2011 Acknowledged on 04/10/2011 Photos/Signature scanned on 04/10/2011 Granted on 05/10/2011 Printed on 07/10/2011 Dispatched on 12/10/2011 Received at HCI, London on 14/10/2011 Passports sent by post on - 29/10/2011 OCI a...

Does any know how to get an update from HCI after you send the status print out and passport to HCI. I have sent this using next day delivery and it was reached to HCI according to royal mail tracking....Also I included pre paid sd envelope with it and I have been trying to see on Royal mails site i...

My OCI Timeline: Sent by special delivery on 22/09/2011 Received HCI on 23/09/2011 Acknowledged on 04/10/2011 Photos/Signature scanned on 04/10/2011 Granted on 05/10/2011 Printed on 07/10/2011 Dispatched on 12/10/2011 Received at HCI, London on 14/10/2011 Passports sent by post on - 29/10/2011 OCI a...

I think its not a problem sometimes they are bit slow in ack but you can call or email as belwo , I called them and it was acknowledge in less than hour after i called Here are the contact details for OCI related things OCI : 020 7632 3072 /020 7836 8484 att.oci@hcilondon.in taken from HCI lodnon we...

My OCI Timeline: Sent by special delivery on 22/09/2011 Received HCI on 23/09/2011 Acknowledged on 04/10/2011 Photos/Signature scanned on 04/10/2011 Granted on 05/10/2011 Printed on 07/10/2011 Dispatched on 12/10/2011 Received at HCI, London on 14/10/2011 Passports sent by post on - OCI along with p...

....... congrts mate thats realy a good news. i suggest you to do a group ceremony its more fun and memorable if you are in hurry then do it privately, its upto you i offered both but i went for group ceremony and i realy enjoyed it anyway goodluck for the rest of the process. regards nazia. Hey Na...

Does anyone know if HCI is strict on photo guidelines? I am planning to use the same photo I used for my British Passport. But it is 35 x 35mm . HCI requires 51 x 51mm with shoulders visible?! Has anyone been asked to resend their photos? What's ur advice? what do you mean strict mate...the photo g...

Here are the contact details for OCI related things OCI : 020 7632 3072 /020 7836 8484 att.oci@hcilondon.in taken from HCI lodnon website I called the second number couple of days ago and was able to talk someone in less than 2 mins...I am sure they will not charge for this correction...but you may ...

I called HCI london today on the number 020 7836 8484 ...surprisingly i was able to talk a rude lady within 2 mins of the call...who told in a rude manner just wait as postal applications will be dealt with low priority. (dont understand the reason...they dont charge less for postal applications) an...

Be patient, you should hear soon, keep checking online; it takes 7-10 days. Thanks gidoc...i know i am not in panic or anything...just recently ppl are getting decision in less than 10 days...so i have asked this question as its already 10 days and i havent received ask yet...Will just wait and see...

Not sure what was the issue here...these are totally two different things so i have asked this question in different post...

Hi guys I applied for OCI by post on 22nd, as per Royal mail tracking it was deliverd on 23rd. I havent heard anything from HCI yet and online status still shows that application has not been acknowledged yet. Any advice how can i get status update? any number or email address to contact and see wha...

Hey Guys I am really worried.....Dont know if my application is approved or not...I called HO last Wednesday (21st Sep) they said decision was made yesterday (on 20th Sep) but as of today no letters yet... I called HO yesterday and the lady said "we told you a deciosn was made on the 20th but we di...

My OCI Timeline: Sent by special delivery on 15/09/2011 Received HCI on = 16/09/2011 Acknowledged on = 16/09/2011 but not yet received anything. Photos/Signature scanned on =21/09/2011 Granted on = 22/09/2011 Printed on Dispatched on Received at HCI, London on Passports sent by post on - OCI along ...

My OCI Timeline: Sent by special delivery on 22/09/2011 Received HCI on 23/09/2011 Acknowledged on 04/10/2011 Photos/Signature scanned on 04/10/2011 Granted on 05/10/2011 Printed on 07/10/2011 Dispatched on 12/10/2011 Received at HCI, London on Passports sent by post on - OCI along with passports re...

I have registered online for OCI on sat (17th Sep), I was going to send tha application on Monday but couldnt do and earliest i can do now is on Thu (22nd sep). Would that be ok? I hope i dont have to reregister again..

vipul1981...i think you will have to send original surrender certificate...but i would welcome suggestion from members who have alredy successfully got their OCI.

Hello guys, can you please answer the following for my OCI application: Q.1 I am submitting 2 sets of following documents. Please confirm it is in order: 2 Photos 2 Sets of OCI Application Form 2 copies of Surrender certificate 2 copies of Surrender Certificate 2 Copies of British Passport (Photo P...

Guys it seems that OCI fees has been increased to £172 wef 19/09/11...I guess it is less than this currently?

Cant believe its about more £300 to surrender the passport and get OCI...everything seems bloody expensive business these days

OCI, passport back this morning, took one working week. Cool gidoc...that means i can put my work address on SDE when i apply for my OCI in next few weeks :) so its all done for you in this journey then rnr, did you get your passport back yet? i sent mine last thursday, havent got it back as yet. I...

i have received my invitation letter today (dated 31/08/11) for the ceromony and i booked my group cermony on 28th of this month (28/09/11). and whishing best luck for those who still wating. sidra and daniash did you hear anything today. and big congrates to karwan1. Congrats Nazia88... from here ...