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.

Father's name must be as in your surrender cert (First, surname) or vice versa.
Kepp it as in the doc to make it easier or else they could hold, you know how our great Indian systems work!

You can only collect OCI at the Mission you made the application.

This information is on HCI website : A new Passport can be issued on expiry, or up to one year before expiry of any Passport, which had an initial validity of 5 years. Requirements: Application form completely filled in and signed by the applicant. Child should sign/write his/her name at the relevan...

Hello, I have filled my online OCI Part A form and then taken a print and filled up Part B as well on 21/03/2013 and it's 19 days since I have filled up the OCI application form which contains my unique Online Reference number but unfortunately I am unable to make it through the queue at HCI london...

Hi, For a family of 4 (2 adults 2 Minors) all previously Indian Citizens now BC. 1. Can The adults apply for OCI and Minors for PIO? Yes 2. What are the procedures for application by post (for both) There are too many posts with titles "OCI by post" "PIO by post" etc http://www.immigrationboards.co...

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. 5. Copy of British Passport. All copies must b...

If you have any children consent letter ( ask me I will give you the format) Can you PM me the format please? I have one: from xxxx xx/xx/2014 To, High Commission of India London India House Aldwych London WC2B 4NA FAO: Visa Officer We, xxx & xxxx can confirm that our son/daughter xxxx Holder of Br...

Hi all, I need to surrender my son's Indian passport. Can someone please let me know if I need an appointment to go to Visa Application Center or its a walkin service? VAC (Goswell Road, London) has submission time window 0830 to 1430 hrs. How long does it take to submit the application? See this h...

I dont think you need an appointment for surrendering your Indian Passport but you need one for visa submission.

When I surrendered my IP I used the postal way.

[quote/] Dear all, Is the OCI not valid for lifetime whereas the PIO is valid only for 15 years? I am confused by the above statement! If the minor's passport or the adult's passport is renewed every 5/10 years, then wouldn't the OCI on the old passport be still valid? Why should a fresh application...

Hope this information will help you. Who is eligible to apply for OCI? A foreign national, who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his/her children a...

Hi, I have to surrender my Indian passport. I understand from the VFS website that I will have to submit self-attested copies of all the used pages in Indian passport. A friend as informed me that the copies need to be made in colour however the VFS website does not specify this. Could someone plea...

Will not be a problem.

see http://www.immigrationboards.com/other- ... 39848.html

Question H should be left blank...Do not write anything by hand on the form apart from your signature.

In regards to the surrender certificate you can submit self-attested photocopies of the Certificate along with your application the original surrender certificate would not be required.

I received my british passport today. I am sending the Indian passport for surrender tomorrow by post. Can I apply for Indian visa before the surrender certificate comes through. Is the surrender certificate needed for Indian Visa? Also if I apply for the long term Indian Visa does it have a clause...

From HCI website 17. Whether foreign military/police personnel are eligible for grant of OCI? No, foreign military/police personnel either in service or retired are not entitled for grant of OCI. 18. Whether civil Govt. servant working in Ministry of Defence as IT engineers/civil contractors entitle...

Can someone please help me with my application for entry visa: I am applying as a family wife, myself and 2 children (under 16yrs) - all of us had Indian passport and was cancelled/surrendered. So VFS website states: Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age) A copy of the child’s birth certificate showin...

I suggest apply online and try to apply in person, take with you your mother's previous and current marraige certificates, did your mother have her cancelled Indian passport with new surname or previous name that mathces to yours?

OCI Criteria : A foreign national, who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26.01.1950, or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950, or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his / her children and grandchildren, are eligible for registration...