Hi all, have acquired my British citizenship and OCI recently. I now need to get a Power of Attorney for sale of property in India. Please can someone tell me if the HCI accepts PoA applications by post or will I need to book an appointment at the VFS and go to get my PoA done? Thanks Need to book ...

Hi All, I will be surrendering my Indian passport on 9th May and also I have an OCI appointment on 7th Jun. But I need to travel to India mid June. My questions below: 1. Can I get the surrender certificate and apply OCI in India? 2. Or can I apply OCI here and while it is in progress can I travel ...

1. First need to get your child the Indian visa. this is to be done by applying to the local FRRO office.

2. Then apply for OCI from India - on the same OCI registration website. Just select Place of submission as India and then the local FRRO office.

Hi all, have acquired my British citizenship and OCI recently. I now need to get a Power of Attorney for sale of property in India.

Please can someone tell me if the HCI accepts PoA applications by post or will I need to book an appointment at the VFS and go to get my PoA done?

Thanks

Hi All, I will be surrendering my Indian passport on 9th May and also I have an OCI appointment on 7th Jun. But I need to travel to India mid June. My questions below: 1. Can I get the surrender certificate and apply OCI in India? 2. Or can I apply OCI here and while it is in progress can I travel ...

Hi All, I will be surrendering my Indian passport on 9th May and also I have an OCI appointment on 7th Jun. But I need to travel to India mid June. My questions below: 1. Can I get the surrender certificate and apply OCI in India? 2. Or can I apply OCI here and while it is in progress can I travel ...

Timelines for OCI card Family of 4 (2 minor kids) Appointment date: 22 Apr Appointment location: London Goswell Acknowledgement received: 23rd April OCI Cards received: 18th May The process was very smooth - except for appointment bookings which were available only with a month's lead time. I was to...

Dear all, going in for my OCI appointment tomorrow at London, Goswell Road. Please can you advice re: following:

1. Do they keep UK passports in London? I need to travel on Sat.
2. How many photographs are required? is 1 enough?

I was told yesterday 5 working days at VFS Goswell. The lady said its actually usually 3 working days but they say 5 to be on the safe side. We'll find out - my flights are in exactly a week's time :P Hey ps1234 - do let us know how long it took for the visa to actually be approved and your passpor...

amit_sharma90 wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:10 pm

Thanks a ton.

One last question, does the colour of pen matters for signature and self attestation?????

I used black pen.

black is fine

This thread is super useful but Just wanted to clarify or confirm Quick ques: for the minor surrender application form. 1 underneath the photo, the minor has to write a name or thumb impression? 2. Second page of application under declaration - Either parents can sign? 3. The separate declaration, ...

I was told yesterday 5 working days at VFS Goswell. The lady said its actually usually 3 working days but they say 5 to be on the safe side. We'll find out - my flights are in exactly a week's time

Recently went to the London VFS last week, and they recommend doing it 10-15 days in advance of travel . I also may need to do this if the OCI doesn't come in time for my planned travel. Anyone know how long the OCI is taking for applications made in mid/end Jan 2022? Hope that helps. I recognize t...

Currently, e-Visa is suspended till further notice. The first link will take you to apply for "Indian e-Visa". However, "UK" option is not available in Nationality drop down option. @ps1234, I'm also in the same boat but not able to find the link to apply for tourist visa. how did you apply for tou...

Finally got my documents including Indian Passport back from HMPO, so booked an appointment for surrendering my passport in Edinburgh. No appointments available in London, but many appointments available in Edinburgh even for the next day! Dates: Appointment for surrender of documents: 13th Jan (Ed...

Hi PS1234, I am in a similar situation. I am based in London but could not find any appointments to surrender my passport for any of the London centers so I have booked an appointment for Edinburgh. Wanted to check with you: 1. My understanding is you can book an appointment at any center i.e. Edin...

Also, e-visas for UK nationals completely suspended for now (bonkers, but part of a larger trade strategy negotiation bw UK and India) so you have to take the paper visa route for now. There is no idea when e-visas will be reopened for UK nationals.

Just for reference. I had my Citizenship ceremony in Late November 2021. Getting the british passport and your Indian passport back (from HMPO - you will need to send in your Indian PP and Naturalisation certificate for UK passport) overall takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Then you need to surrender y...

Marriage certificate is required to endorse partner's name in OCI. Like in Indian passport you have the parents names and spouse name. Urgent - I have been struggling to get letter of employment from my company, HR being a complete pain. Can I use my contract of employment which was signed 2 years ...

Currently, e-Visa is suspended till further notice. The first link will take you to apply for "Indian e-Visa". However, "UK" option is not available in Nationality drop down option. @ps1234, I'm also in the same boat but not able to find the link to apply for tourist visa. how did you apply for tou...

Currently, e-Visa is suspended till further notice. The first link will take you to apply for "Indian e-Visa". However, "UK" option is not available in Nationality drop down option. @ps1234, I'm also in the same boat but not able to find the link to apply for tourist visa. how did you apply for tou...

Finally got my documents including Indian Passport back from HMPO, so booked an appointment for surrendering my passport in Edinburgh. No appointments available in London, but many appointments available in Edinburgh even for the next day! Dates: Appointment for surrender of documents: 13th Jan (Edi...

Hi all, We have just applied for surrender of our Indian passports. We need to travel to India in Feb for a wedding, so there will not be enough time to apply for an OCI. We are hence applying for tourist visas for this trip. I went to the VFS website and filled out the application. After filling ou...

Type: First adult passport after naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle Online application submitted: 21 Nov Email sent for identity verification: 21 Nov Identity verified: 21 Nov Application received: 21 Nov Documents sent: 22 Nov (next day delivery) Documents confirmed receive...

Type: First adult passport after naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle Online application submitted: 21 Nov Email sent for identity verification: 21 Nov Identity verified: 21 Nov Application received: 21 Nov Documents sent: 22 Nov (next day delivery) Documents confirmed received...