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by IndiMarshall
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Urgent Query wrt OCI... Appointment scheduled tmrw
Replies: 0
Views: 369

Urgent Query wrt OCI... Appointment scheduled tmrw

Hi .. My wife is applying for OCI tomorrow based on her Indian passport and surrender certificate. I applied mine in October and followed all the checkpoints ..Got my OCI Successfully.. Can someone confirm if the following documents are enough .. I want to ensure nothing new has been added from Octo...
by IndiMarshall
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Need help.. OCI Documents received at London
Replies: 8
Views: 2558

Re: Need help.. OCI Documents received at London

Thank you ..
by IndiMarshall
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Need help.. OCI Documents received at London
Replies: 8
Views: 2558

Need help.. OCI Documents received at London

Hi Now that my status says documents received, I have some questions - Can anyone please answer below questions. , I want to be doubly sure as I have to take off and travel long .. a) I submitted my OCI application at Goswell Road .. I imagine I am supposed to Goswell Road. Is this correct ? b) Do I...
by IndiMarshall
Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Procedure to apply for OCI is here
Replies: 2
Views: 3815

Re: Procedure to apply for OCI is here

Fyi ...
by IndiMarshall
Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application online
Replies: 1
Views: 448

Re: OCI application online

Yes that is a confusing option when filling..

Its British passport Number as far as I remember..

I have put all the OCI procedure here.. may help

http://www.immigrationboards.com/other- ... 18546.html
by IndiMarshall
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI processing time
Replies: 1
Views: 475

Re: OCI processing time

As per the trends I see here it is taking more than 10 weeks .. a good majority of applicants didnt hear for more than 3 months... I applied around the same u did too... Looking at the trends here I stopped checking my status... let it come when it is supposed to .. if any emergency arises I will ap...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Applied for OCI, What if I need to travel urgently to India
Replies: 2
Views: 685

Re: Applied for OCI, What if I need to travel urgently to In

Now incase if I have to travel to India for any unforseen reasons what is the best and quick way to travel. The Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) is a good option. It's cheaper than standard tourist visas and can be used twice a year, and is a single-entry 30 day visa. Thank you, I will check the link...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Applied for OCI, What if I need to travel urgently to India
Replies: 2
Views: 685

Applied for OCI, What if I need to travel urgently to India

Hi All, I have recently applied for OCI and I hold a British passport through Naturalization. I see that the timelines for OCI is very long and I am assuming it will take another 2-3 months Now incase if I have to travel to India for any unforseen reasons what is the best and quick way to travel. I ...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Documents for OCI
Replies: 2
Views: 850

Re: Documents for OCI

You will be given a surrender certificate when you surrender Indian passport.. that is all you need.. If you take surrender certificate, you dont need to submit any of these 'birth certificate or domicile certificate or school leaving certificate ' For more information you may read this.. http://www...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India - Visa on Arrival
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Re: India - Visa on Arrival

IndiMarshall, thanks for your reply. I have a British passport and OCI so have no problems but the question is on behalf of my partner who is a Spanish national. She has visited India previously for over 30 days (normal visa procedure in Madrid) and once in India we did not visit any FRRO to regist...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process
Replies: 23
Views: 4513

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process

Dear Forum Members, I have got a question on the Proccesing time for OCI cards. I have applied OCI for me and my family (total 4 applicants) at Goswell Road VFS offcie on 6th September. Till now I see the status as 'Under Process' in the website for all of us. I am little bit worried now as we are ...
by IndiMarshall
Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process
Replies: 23
Views: 4513

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process

Thanks Indimarshall, but when do i pay for the postage for these envelopes. i went to the post office and the lady gave me 2 envelopes. thats it not sure how VFS can send them to me without me paying for the postage. Till now i know that i have to fill my address and VFS will fill the sender(correc...
by IndiMarshall
Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India - Visa on Arrival
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Re: India - Visa on Arrival

When I recently went to Dubai they didnt ask me for my return flight. When you visit any country if you are going to stay to stay more than 30 days you have to report at the local office for foriegners after the due date.. ( as per my expereince in Dubai. ) In India you have to visit the FRRO office...
by IndiMarshall
Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process
Replies: 23
Views: 4513

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) process

Hi guys, quick question about OCI prepaid envelopes. i have bought 2 secure delivery ones from post office but i wasnt sure what should i write for the sender > can anyone suggest please. I will be applying at goswel road, london. thanks Sandeep Your Address.. as they are sent to you.. You can fill...
by IndiMarshall
Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Procedure to apply for OCI is here
Replies: 2
Views: 3815

Procedure to apply for OCI is here

Hi All, I intend to document this OCI procedure for future purpose (to apply for my family members or friends or for anyone over here ).My intention is to put all information in one place as all the information is scattered under different tabs based on the type of OCI application which can be time ...
by IndiMarshall
Tue Oct 04, 2016 4:36 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Our OCI application - very stressed - pls help
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Re: Our OCI application - very stressed - pls help

Hello Tulipz... I am not sure if you are stressed out due to the sheer amount of work you have to put in for 4 applications or are you not sure of the information... ?? For you Following are the documents - 1) Printed & signed copy of the declaration form 2) 2 photographs of applicant, 3) Signature ...
by IndiMarshall
Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI- Is surrender certificate alone enough ?
Replies: 2
Views: 925

Re: OCI- Is surrender certificate alone enough ?

I assume I wouldn’t need any of the following isn’t it? Let me know please. Domicile certificate, Original Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, Agriculture land documents Yes you are correct. If you have a Surrender Certificate you don't need any of these other documents. I did take along...
by IndiMarshall
Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI- Is surrender certificate alone enough ?
Replies: 2
Views: 925

OCI- Is surrender certificate alone enough ?

1) I am in the process of applying for OCI.. I have read the following link http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/OCI.html many times but I just want to be very sure about one thing which is confusing me. I understood that following are the documents needed while I fill the application Online– 1) Printe...
by IndiMarshall
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: British Citizen traveling on Indian passport
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Re: British Citizen traveling on Indian passport

1) I am not sure if you can apply for entry visa while you still hold a INDIAN passport (during the grace period.) but if you are allowed to do so.. Visa will arrive in less than a week.. Go for Entry visa - Multiple entries.. (I have done that.. Got my passport in Jan.. couldnt apply for OCI.. but ...
by IndiMarshall
Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4454931

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Am I overlooking the link I need for July 2016 Timeline or is it not there ??

Can someone provide me the link for July 2016 Timeline please.. I could see other months but not July.
by IndiMarshall
Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.
Replies: 5
Views: 2428

Re: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.

Access that image over here.. http://i67.tinypic.com/29cat07.png I wish all FRRO office gives information like this .. all they have to do is to write a single page manual and give to whoever asks the procedure for Visa extension... I nearly had to go almost for 1 week to do this process when I did ...
by IndiMarshall
Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.
Replies: 5
Views: 2428

Re: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.

Hi Simpson to extend the Visa following is the procedure... - Firstly I would like know to if you have registered your baby at the nearest FRRO office .. you have to do it with in 14 days. this is the rule I faced on my Entry Visa... Open the Entry visa of India you got on your British passport of y...
by IndiMarshall
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.
Replies: 2
Views: 285

OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.

Btw I have come to the forum to post a question .. let me know if have an answer I am a naturalised British citizen , am presently in India.. my entry visa is expiring on 26th September 2016 I am planning to start my journey from India to London anywhere between 22 nd to 25 th September.. Do u see a...
by IndiMarshall
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.
Replies: 5
Views: 2428

Re: OCI application in India, overstayed on visa.

This sub-forum is not so active.. Question- Does your wife along with kids wish to travel in a month Or after 3 months ?? Look, OCI I am I am told by FRRO officer that it will take Anywhere upto 3 months With the expired visa your family might have trouble.. So how about applying for extending the e...
by IndiMarshall
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:37 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Is Second Registration needed while extending Indian Visa.
Replies: 1
Views: 208

Re: Is Second Registration needed while extending Indian Vis

This Subforum 'Other Countries' is very inactive :cry: :cry: it needs more contributors.. I will check my luck today and update you all.. I didn't fill any registration form.. let me see what they will say.. At the end I will post a very detailed procedure for Visa Extension in India... it can be re...
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