Hi, I am applying my post and have the following clarification. I am going to india on tourist visa shortly within 2 weeks and will return only after a month. Clarification: 1. Do we need to send 1 set or 2 set of copy documents via post? One set of original forms - no need for a copy 2. The online...

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If you apply by post, how long does it take to get acknowledgement? I have enclosed SD envelope for return of original surrender certificate and original Indian passport. So far no return or originals and acknowledgement. Here's you answer- Note: If application sent by post do not include a special...

Hello, I submitted the application in person at CGI Birmingham on 27-OCT-2014. Can you kindly advise when the OCI number will be generated? Is it something that gets generated within a week after acknowledgement or only when the document printing status changes from Under Process to Printed? Thanks...

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Can anyone please reply for below queries 1/ How long is OCI valid for infants (since BP is valid for 5years) For Minors you must update passport details every time you get a new passport (ie 5yrs) 2/ Can I make combine application for myself and my son (4weeks old) You can do a family application ...

Surrendering Indian passport takes just 7 days if applied to VFS, London (in person applications is 5 days) See http://www.immigrationboards.com/other-countries/surrendring-indian-passport-t45103-640.html Looking at the timeline for OCI it takes no more than 35 - 40 days if you apply to HCI, London....

British Passport details, you no longer have a valid Indian passport (if surrendered)

Hello All, I applied for OCI but my documents are returned to say I am not eligible as I am a civil servant in the UK. Is this correct? I thought if I was working with Home Office, Military or Security or a IT civil servant with MOD then I cant apply. I cant believe that all civil servants are inel...

May I request the help from forum in the following: Sent the OCI application form by post to HCI ( 2 adults + 1 child) : 6th Ocotber 2014 Form received by HCI : 7th October 2014 by Manju. when I would be able check the online status and how? Go here https://passport.gov.in/oci/forgotRegis to find y...

1. A print out of the online status with original British passports
2. One SD envelope for a family is accepted. You can send all passports in one envelope and include one self addressed/stamped SD envelope for return.

No, Employment is not considered as a qualification for OCI/PIO - You should be fine, It states that any person who is a employee of British Government organisation, Police or Army does not qualify for OCI.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a lifetime visa for holders of the Person of Indian Origin or PIO card. He also announced visas on arrival for US citizens at New York's Madison Square Garden. Mr Modi said his government was committed to solving the problems of people of Indian or...

From what I read here is that PIO is just walk-in get a token and submitt, one would think why PIO applications do not have a online appointment available?

Must be just an oversight by our good old Indian Govt, (MEA)

2) Postal order in the name of High Commission of India ---- Do we need to take three postal orders or can I pay in the single postal order. There is a £250 limit on postal orders, so take £175 x 3 and write GBRLxxx/ name on back of PO If applying in person, why not just carry exact cash - saves yo...

Only One set to below documents along with the postal order. 1. Orignal Print out of the Form A & B with ONE PHOTO PASTED. 2. Copy of Surrender certificate with Original. 3. Copy of cancelled Indian Passport(s). 4. Copy of Certificate of Naturalisation with Original. 5. Copy of British Passport. (Ph...

Dear Friends Would you know when to commence tracking the OCI Application submitted. I submitted my application in London on the 05th Sept 14. I tried to track, but comes up with them asking some weird questions. Thank you What weird questions? !! Try this link - go here and fill in your passport n...

Hi All, I have submitted OCI application for whole family couple of weeks ago. As per new guideline OCI can be collected through post only. My question is; can I send British passport for whole family (three members) in one envelop? Or do I have to send three passport in three different envelop sep...

I sent my OCI appliation by post on 5/09/2014 Received back original Surrender cert and Naturalisation cert on 13/09/2014 How do I get the acknowledgement, by post or email? How long does it take? If you got your originals back, go here and fill in your passport number and date of birth to get the ...

My only indian passport issued from thane ( mumbai ) when i was 17 yrs old. Also photo copy of my old passport is in absulutaly good condition. Also on surrender certificate my passport no. Is same as my passport but i dont know to be honest what to do now? Plss share any suggestion you have Many t...

Quick question about OCI supporting documents. Taking info from https://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html , section C, 1) It says copy of Naturalisation certificate whereas it states photocopy of the applicant's foreign passport. So for postal applications do I need to include the original and copy of the ...

y2j wrote:I dont know bcz i did not get my passport back but i did received surrender certificate only ? Pls need ur advice guys

Where was your last Indian passport issued from?
Is the copy you have clear one? also check if the passport number on the surrender cert matches with it.

y2j wrote - I dont know bcz i did not get my passport back but i did received surrender certificate only ? Pls need ur advice guys You must get your cancelled Indian passport returned alongwith the surrender certificate. 1.When did you surrender your passport? year? 2.If recently via VFS - contact ...

Just make a new appointment. there is option to cancel the previous appointment.