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by dontringthebell
Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI
Replies: 1
Views: 897
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Re: OCI

Hi everyone, My name is Naman and I am 23 years old - I am Indian-born British citizen and I have an OCI issued in 2015, when I was 16 years old. My old passport connected with this OCI was lost 3 years ago and so I got a new one. My question is, can I still use the OCI to travel to India?(I am pla...
by dontringthebell
Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport validity
Replies: 6
Views: 841
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Re: Passport validity

jayacpr wrote:
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:44 pm
Thank you for your response.

What is it about 6 months validity in gov.uk
My response is based on my personal experience.

Travelled in December 2020 upto Feb 2021, on visa while my daughters British passport was supposed to expire in May 2021.
by dontringthebell
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport validity
Replies: 6
Views: 841
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Re: Passport validity

Hi every one , My sons[4yrs old] passport[British] expires in October 2022, but we have planned on July 1st to travel to india. Is this ok ? absolutey ok or does it have to be 6 months passport validity ?[holiday planned July 1st to august 14th ] no if so if i get new passport with fast track , how...
by dontringthebell
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12457
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Dear dontringthebell, Re Original documents - does VFS only ask for original Naturalisation certificate and not for British passport? My daughter's Naturalisation certificate still with HMPO though she received the UK passport few weeks back already so was wondering if i can submit that (along with...
by dontringthebell
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OIC/Passport surrender process after receiving letter for booking ceremony
Replies: 1
Views: 641
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Re: OIC/Passport surrender process after receiving letter for booking ceremony

Hi All, I've just received a letter confirming my citizenship application is successful and i need to book a ceremony. I am sort of clear on what i need to do next but not clear when I can progress these items. So please correct me if i am wrong. 1. Book Ceremony and get Get Certificate 2. Send BRP...
by dontringthebell
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI minor and spouse for india
Replies: 2
Views: 741
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Re: OCI minor and spouse for india

Hello, Im applying for OCI : minor and spouse and I had a couple of questions regarding getting documents apostilled. Marriage certificate issues in UK on the same day, Does it still need to be apostilled? No Birth certificate: spouse is a certificed copy obtained in 2013- so does that need to be a...
by dontringthebell
Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Visiting India - Tourist visa vs Entry visa
Replies: 3
Views: 1481
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Re: Visiting India - Tourist visa vs Entry visa

You may apply for entry or tourist visa, both are applicable to people of Indian Origin. I have travelled twice on Tourist visa (e-Visa) after naturalization as a British Citizen with my family and no question was raised.
by dontringthebell
Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India Travel - British Passport valid 5 months- OCI Valid-return in 2 weeks
Replies: 5
Views: 1774
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Re: India Travel - British Passport valid 5 months- OCI Valid-return in 2 weeks

Thank you very much indeed for a prompt reply. In your experience did you face any issues on entry with Indian immigration at your entry port. No Likewise, did airlines raise any issues? No Do I need any paperwork to support this? I travelled as with Passport, OCI Booklet and Ticket .. nothing out ...
by dontringthebell
Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India Travel - British Passport valid 5 months- OCI Valid-return in 2 weeks
Replies: 5
Views: 1774
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Re: India Travel - British Passport valid 5 months- OCI Valid-return in 2 weeks

Dear moderators/members My two kids are planning to travel with me around mid-July to India. They are both British citizens and hold valid British passports expiring on Aug 30th 2022. Pertinently both are OCI holders issued in Nov 2018. My query is regarding their eligibility to travel with 3 month...
by dontringthebell
Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:55 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12457
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Dear dontringthebell, My child was born in UK but held Indian passport before naturalisation. exactly like mine Do I need to get the UK birth certificate apostille in this case or Indian passport surrender certificate will be enough? No, surrender certificate is sufficient Please suggest Regards, AG
by dontringthebell
Tue May 31, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Applying tourist visa without surrendering indian passport
Replies: 3
Views: 938
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Re: Applying tourist visa without surrendering indian passport

Hi, I recently applied for British passport and need to travel to India by the end of June. I am still waiting to receive back the supporting documents from HMPO, including the Indian passport. Can i apply for the tourist visa without surrendering the indian passport ? That is not possible. Surrend...
by dontringthebell
Mon May 30, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India post naturalisation application
Replies: 7
Views: 1630
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Re: Travel to India post naturalisation application

One can travel to india on indian passport within 3 months of naturalisation only if no foreign passport has been acquired. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/surrender-of-indian-passport/ Yes but i think one cant return to UK as the BRP card is supposed to be returned within few days of Naturalisat...
by dontringthebell
Mon May 30, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12457
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Re: OCI Application Experience

You wont be able to go ahead with the appointment and if you dont click ok.

Dont worry all would be fine. They are mostly helpful. helpful in genuine cases, helpful to rectify small errors too.
by dontringthebell
Sun May 29, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Miscellaneous services to update BOTH new passport details and addition of middle name
Replies: 3
Views: 1469
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Re: OCI Miscellaneous services to update BOTH new passport details and addition of middle name

elmsfirs wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 4:16 pm
by elmsfirs » Sat May 28, 2022 4:16 pm

Thanks. Is the deed poll sufficient for proof of change in
Deed poll is sufficient
by dontringthebell
Sun May 29, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India post naturalisation application
Replies: 7
Views: 1630
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Re: Travel to India post naturalisation application

One can travel to india on indian passport within 3 months of naturalisation only if no foreign passport has been acquired. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/surrender-of-indian-passport/ Yes but i think one cant return to UK as the BRP card is supposed to be returned within few days of Naturalisat...
by dontringthebell
Sat May 28, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Miscellaneous services to update BOTH new passport details and addition of middle name
Replies: 3
Views: 1469
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Re: OCI Miscellaneous services to update BOTH new passport details and addition of middle name

This mail is regarding my 8 year old daughter. I would be grateful for your advice how best to update the new British passport details and addition of the middle name at the same time (previously she did not have a middle name, but this was added when we got her new British passport). The online OC...
by dontringthebell
Sat May 28, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India Post Online OCI renewal (Minors)
Replies: 3
Views: 1276
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Re: Travel to India Post Online OCI renewal (Minors)

Thanks for your prompt reply. Much appreciated Their applications were submitted on the 3rd of April 2022. I received 2 emails on the day of submission: 1. Dear, Thank you for completing Part-B of OCI- Application on 03/Apr/2022 01:11 IST . Your File-number is GBRBXXXXX for all future reference. 2....
by dontringthebell
Sat May 28, 2022 5:47 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528253
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi, I am applying for OCI through a grandfather, I have an appointment with VFS at the weekend. Therefore, (along with all other documents) I will need to submit my birth certificate (UK), my fathers (Kenya) and my grandfathers (India, post-dated). I have read in some places that all birth certific...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Emergency Indian Passport
Replies: 3
Views: 1099
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Re: Emergency Indian Passport

Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this question. I need an emergency indian passport to travel back to India to attend to my mother who is seriously unwell. She has no other relatives there. My Indian passport expired couple of years ago during lockdown. Does anyone know the procedure for ap...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India post naturalisation application
Replies: 7
Views: 1630
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Re: Travel to India post naturalisation application

One can travel to india on indian passport within 3 months of naturalisation only if no foreign passport has been acquired.

https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/surre ... -passport/
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Visa Via HCI /VFS
Replies: 1
Views: 816
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Re: Indian Visa Via HCI /VFS

Can someone help me with the list of documents required for a British Citizen (previously on Indian passport) to apply for a visa to India via VFS. What size phot do they require? some places states height and with should be equal but elsewhere saw 35mm x 35mm and on another link it says 2inchx2inc...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12457
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Hi @donotringthebell I am planning to apply for my wife's visa. Can you please help me with the following questions? She recently got British Passport and surrender of Indian passport is under process. I already got British Passport and OCI in 2016 Q1. For 'Is spouse based application' I said no. I...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI for Minor born in India
Replies: 2
Views: 752
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Re: OCI for Minor born in India

Hello There - This is my first post - I have been reading the forums for a quite a while now. My question is that my Son was born 1 month ago in India. We are planning to reside in India for Long term. We are in the process of applying for his British Passport (Mother - British Passport holder, Fat...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Visiting India - Tourist visa vs Entry visa
Replies: 3
Views: 1481
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Re: Visiting India - Tourist visa vs Entry visa

Hi I am a British Citizen and have an OCI. I am looking to apply for my minor son's visa to india. I am confused between a tourist visa and entry visa. What is the difference? Tourist visa is for staying with family and relatives. Entry visa requires an invitation as stated. I travelled & stayed wi...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: London Goswell Road Walk In
Replies: 3
Views: 891
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Re: London Goswell Road Walk In

Hello All, Back in 2019 walkin service was available for limited slots in VFS Goswell road on first come basis in the morning. Does anyone know if the walk in service is still available? The appointment system is a complete mess and I have not been able to find an appointment. Staff is quite polite...
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