Adding one to the previous query, just noticed the email captured in the form is not in BLOCK LETTERS, hope that's fine? the form is auto generated, it is what it is. Thank you, dontringthebell. Once form online submitted, for appointment only a) downloaded form yes b) photocopy of uploaded documen...
The letter is for representing your wifes (consent on her behalf) while surrendering indian passport. If you want to mention date of your British passport you may do so but its not required here.
All those details would be filled in the application form.
Hi, do we need to provide passport details of origin country or the British passport details for below section in the letter? Yes you may provide the same. Shall the nationality be country of origin or should I put British? It has to be the nationality that the applicant holds on the day. **** Belo...
Thank you, again, dontringthebell. This is how I have uploaded the documents against the available option. Assuming it's right? Current Passport - UK Passport Marriage certificate - Parents marriage certificate Indian Origin Proof - Parents passport Spouse OCI Card - UK Council bill RELATIONSHIP CE...
Thank you, dontringthebell. On the second query, child never had Indian passport. As per given PDF link has a list of mandatory documents and additional documents for categories C and D. Mandatory Docs : Current valid passport - British passport page Yes Registered Marriage Certificate (If married)...
Hello, I am in the process of the Renewal for OCI for my 8 year old. Would appreciate if someone can guide me on it as I am confuse on the application process too. So we renewed British passport last year (Feb 2020) for my daughter but did not bother to renew OCI as during COVID we had no plans to ...
Hi Team Could you please advise for the below 2 OCI queries for minor applications? The baby is registered as British Citizen through MN1. Q1 - In OCI online form, the 'present nationality' 'acquisition method' has few options. Would the answer in case of nationality acquired through 'MN1' be 'regi...
Please do, I had a similar experience I my family's case, my & my wife's application was processed and dispatched he'd first and then my daughters later .... you may check on the timeliness thread. All three applications were submitted the same day.
Thanks @dontringthebell is that 17th of October? what would the next status be updated to? and how long after the status update should i receive the OCI? Buddy don't forget "most probably", I said that date because mostly people are getting oci delivered in 30 days .... the status begins to change ...
Hi Forum, i wanted to know the timescales nowadays of receiving a OCI card? I applied at Bradford office on Wednesday 22 September 2021. Online status is as follows: Date Of Acknowledgment 24-SEP-2021 Documents received back (passport and birth cert) 24-SEP 2021 Registration Status at Mission BIRMI...
@dontingthebell, Couple of questions please. Thanks! 1. Are the RM self addressed envelopes needed to be Cardboard A4 types or Polyethene ones, or any would do? I am not sure of size of OCI which we receive. OCI is like a Passport booklet. you may google some specimen 2. For minor child, is copy of...
Update: I managed to get through to the Consular General in Edinburgh and reached out to him directly by writing to him @ hoc.edinburgh@mea.gov.in Given my circumstances, I was given an emergency appointment at the VFS office and I submitted my visa application on Monday the 20th of September when ...
@dontingthebell, Couple of questions please. Thanks! 1. Are the RM self addressed envelopes needed to be Cardboard A4 types or Polyethene ones, or any would do? I am not sure of size of OCI which we receive. I submitted Grey Polybag ones, they insert a cardboard from their end while returning docum...
There are two places that require signature for India visa application 1) Box below first page, below the photo 2) 2nd page, at the bottom of the application Who should sign this document? A 2 year old minor child wont be able to sign this. a) Should the parents sign? If so should both parents sign...
Not very much to do .... Surrender Indian Passport 7-10 days max. (you can after naturalization but always better to have one Passport in hand before you surrender the other, hence ideally surrender after getting your British Passport. Book appointment at https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/appointment_hom...
Try between 1830-2030 hrs, new slots available then. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/appointment.php?month=11&year=2021&apttype=Submission&locationid=3&serviceid=10#dw Hi, Looking for some tips to help get an appointment as I'm struggling to find any available slots. Need to do passport surrender as we...
Thank you so much for your reply. I just booked a VFS appointment and on one of the field it was asking if there’s any other family member applying with me? So I entered my child’s details there. Sure I guess we can all go in one appointment (myself, husband, and my child)??? yes Because as you sai...
Yes you are correct and you must have those apostilled if they are post dated, I.e. if you obtained a marriage or birth certificate or marriage certificate later than the actual date of marriage and birth ( one month from birth is considered same day). In order to apply for OCI for a minor, patent h...
Does anyone know: 1. If expired Indian passports are ok to surrender. Yes, I did Surrender after 14 months of expiry My application was done prior to the passport expiring but I never got appointments at the time and have only managed to find one for 22nd Oct, (passport expired in Aug) hope they do...
Could you share the link where you read about apostilled certificates & FCDO. HCI LONDON website gives the following as the latest link for the required documents and it doesn't mention any such thing. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/1631083098FreshOCI08092021.pdf Hence based on the above followin...
Are we sure that just submitting and getting an acknowledgement email is all that is needed ? Yes, The link in answer to question 9 opens a pdf that clearly states the same. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/oci-card/ If I go to OCI tracking services webpage and put the details in, it says "Your ap...
Hi I would appreciate if someone could help! My 4year old British Passport expiring in May2022 and we are travelling to India mid Dec 2021. We have OCI card too. If I renew the passport do I need to renew OCI card??? No, you may simply update new passport details here https://ociservices.gov.in/cap...
Hi everyone, I am looking to apply OCI for my son (3 years old). He received his British naturalisation certificate in July. We have applied for his UK passport and its in waiting. So now preparing for the next steps. Would I need to go to the VFS center in London twice? Yes Once for surrendering t...
