Hi,

I have a Consular service appointment on Tuesday 25th Oct at 10:45am, to get attestation of PoA document. This requires two witness signatures. Can someone please let me know if you have an appointment same day and time to help signing as witness.

Thanks,
Rajesh

Just want to say, my son didn't have any problem at immigration counter at Delhi.

Hi all, Has anyone been to India recently and has his/her kid's OCI on old British passport. I have heard immigration officer at Indian airport are refusing entry to children if their OCI is on old passport. Last few years, I and many of my friends didn't have any issue when travelling with both pas...

Hi,

I noticed applicant doesn't need to enclose 2 photos with application. Have they dropped photo requirement as they take biometrics?

Thanks,
Rajesh

I had to submit MC for son's OCI.

Application Date :06-03-2017 VFS Center: London-Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 07-03-2017 Original docs Received : 15-03-2017 (quite delayed) Documents Printing Status : LONDON- UNDER PROCESS 27/03/2017 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 27/03/2017 Document received At London: 27/03/201...

Thanks. No worries. I will go in the morning while commuting to work. Cheers

Application Date :06-03-2017 VFS Center: London-Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 07-03-2017 Original docs Received : 15-03-2017 (quite delayed) Documents Printing Status : LONDON- UNDER PROCESS 27/03/2017 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 27/03/2017 Document received At London: 27/03/20...

Application Date :06-03-2017 VFS Center: London-Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 07-03-2017 Original docs Received : 15-03-2017 (quite delayed) Documents Printing Status : LONDON- UNDER PROCESS Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : Document received At London: PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: ...

I noticed VFS is charging £1.50 by default for SMS (text) service. I think that is optional and while paying we should ask them to take off as I have email and online to check current status.

I think its a scam to charge 1.50 by default.

I uploaded documents which are mandatory, irrespective of options available. They only need scanned copy of important documents. In case of minor, main documents are: Child's full birth certificate Marriage Certificate Parent's ILR (you) Your Indian passport (you) I would upload above 4 against diff...

Application Date :06-03-2017 VFS Center: London-Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 07-03-2017 Original docs Received : awaiting Documents Printing Status : LONDON- UNDER PROCESS Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : Document received At London: PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: PASSPORT AND OCI DO...

I don't think it would a problem if you take impression of left thumb on printed application form. I do not think they have any mechanism to compare thumb impressions.

Hi all, I went to VFS Gosewell road office this afternoon to apply OCI for my 6 months old son. This was the 4th time I was applying an OCI, previously I have done for self, Mrs and 1st kid. Well I thought my supporting documents will be spot on but VFS/HCI surprises me every time I go there. I am l...

I have had following reply from VFS Helpline:

Please note that our Paddington centre is closed effective 16th January 2017 until further notice. However, you can schedule your appointment either at our Goswell or Hounslow centre.

Hope this helps.

Hi all I could not see Paddington as available application center while booking appointment for OCI application. I had to choose Gosewell Road center. I have been to PAD center quite a few times and surprised to its not available. That's the closest center when I commute to and from work. Thanks, Ra...

When you print form it will have your uploaded picture.
Yes you need to carry original PP pic.
You need to carry two special delivery royal mail envelopes.

Hi all, My new born, who has British passport, is eligible for OCI. We want to travel to India but can not wait for 6-8 weeks (OCI lead time). Can you please recommend what alternatives I have, considering Tourist visa fees is quite close to OCI. I have read about e-Visa and X visa. Has someone got ...

- A hard copy self attested - They will ask for baby's British passport, but they will return it after scanning into their system- - No, you don't, but I would recommend you to carry pleas. - They will return all the original passport immediately - http://www.vfsglobal.com/India/UK/schedule_an_appoi...

HCI has not specified any color but I think black should be ok. I had used blue ink, bought it from ebay. If you have time then you can order. If you are based in London then you can collect mine from central London.

Thanks ILR4PVM.

I followed point 6 and it helped me to fulfil point 7 requirement. I didn't read point 7 correctly, I was reading on phone, just before last night's sleep.

Many thanks for your useful post. Cheers!

Thank dear. Your reply saved lot of my time, otherwise I would have to go one more time. I went to VFS this morning. The girl on counter was saying she needs my son's thumb impression on Part B, the place where adult applicant has to sign. We had already signed below where parents need to sign for m...

Hi all,

I noticed generated OCI form has already got thumb impression from uploaded image (jpeg - thumb impression).

This means minor can not make actual thumb impression?

Was your application accepted or VFS asked to create actual thumb impression?

I am converting PIO to OCI.

Thanks,
Rajesh

Thanks mehtapm. I too noticed this day before yesterday. Its really a good news for those still have PIO. Or even better - get the PIO card endorsed for permanent use and avoid frustration. Do they endorse PIO for permanent use? I am will apply for OCI has its endorsed in foreign passport. For PIO, ...

Hi guys, HCI has set the deadline of 28th June to convert PIO to OCI free of cost. I have filled up online application form and I could get online appointment of 7th July, none available in June. This means I will have to pay full OCI fee £175. Is there any workaround and trick I can apply OCI befor...