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by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Visa Via HCI /VFS
Replies: 1
Views: 817
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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: 12481
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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: 1482
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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...
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India tourist Visa - forward dated
Replies: 2
Views: 659
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Re: India tourist Visa - forward dated

Visa is applicable from the date of your application cant be forwarded, though you could mention your date of travel and obtain a visa for an year instead of 3 months.

As far as i'm aware indian tourist visas are valid for 12 months now, they have stopped issuing shorter durations visas.
by dontringthebell
Fri May 27, 2022 8:04 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)

Hi Members, I recently renewed both my Kids OCI online and the process was very straight forward. I received an email for both applications confirming that their updated details including their new passport number was taken on record. I am wondering if that is all or are am I still due to receive a...
by dontringthebell
Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:34 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Tourist Visa for recent Naturalised UK citizen - Is surrender certificate required while applying Indian visa?
Replies: 2
Views: 1462
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Re: Indian Tourist Visa for recent Naturalised UK citizen - Is surrender certificate required while applying Indian visa

I am naturalised UK Citizen. Got my British Passport around a week. I am yet to surrender my Indian Passport (no appointment available in next one month). I need to travel to India after 4 weeks from now and hence, applying for India tourist visa (applying paper visa, as eVisa is not available in U...
by dontringthebell
Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Renewal after reaching age 50
Replies: 3
Views: 997
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Re: OCI Renewal after reaching age 50

Hi I renewed my UK passport last year but did not transfer my existing OCI which is still linked to my old UK passport. So looking to transfer it soon but I will also be reaching age 50 this month. So what are the current rules for OCI after reaching 50 and also transferring to new UK passport? Tha...
by dontringthebell
Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12481
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Just a quick question , Previous passport which we send for surrender is ok or all old passpoer has to be uploaded ? Thanks in adviance . Only surrendered passport needs to be uploaded, it would carry stamp stating "acquired foreign nationality". Your previous passports would cary canceled stamp an...
by dontringthebell
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528767
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Thank you so much dontringthebell I have submitted my application today. I am just wondering that when we download the application form after submission , do we only get the application not embedded documents that we uploaded ?? only the application, though one field does mention the fields applica...
by dontringthebell
Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12481
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Just a quick question , Previous passport which we send for surrender is ok or all old passpoer has to be uploaded ? Thanks in adviance . Only surrendered passport needs to be uploaded, it would carry stamp stating "acquired foreign nationality". Your previous passports would cary canceled stamp an...
by dontringthebell
Sat Apr 09, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Renewal for 5 year old
Replies: 20
Views: 6663
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Re: OCI Renewal for 5 year old

Thanks. I did try calling - no one seems to answer. Gets redirected to voice mail which is full . Any particular number that I could call? If your travel falls under emergency category, you may call +44 7768 765 035 / 7739 363 521 even out of hours. Though this is strictly for emergency. You may ch...
by dontringthebell
Sat Apr 09, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India passport reissue no valid visa form
Replies: 29
Views: 5708
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Re: Indian passport reissue questions

Final question on this topic, my appointment is due in a few days! A few sources on the internet suggest I need 2 copies of all the supporting documents? is this true? its indeed good to cRry 2 copies for being safe. Usually one set of photocopies is submitted currently I will attend the appointmen...
by dontringthebell
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528767
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Dear Members, I have few questions regarding OCI application. 1) At the moment I am on career break so officially unemployed , while filling in OCI form , I noticed that in Occupation category , unemployed status is not listed , I called VFS helpline and they asked me to put others in Occupation an...
by dontringthebell
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Renewal for 5 year old
Replies: 20
Views: 6663
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Re: OCI Renewal for 5 year old

I would be grateful for your advice on a very similar advice. I have updated my 6 year son's OCI last week on the OCI website. I uploaded his photo, his signature and then his new renewed British Passport (at age 5). I have received acknowledgement on email. - From the forum, I learn that we don't ...
by dontringthebell
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI renewal
Replies: 3
Views: 1333
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Re: OCI renewal

I have updated my 6 year son's OCI last week on the OCI website. I uploaded his photo, his signature and then his new renewed British Passport (at age 5). I have received acknowledgement on email. - From the forum, I learn that we don't get a new OCI booklet. How will I know that he is OK to travel...
by dontringthebell
Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:50 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrender Indian Passport-Urgent Query
Replies: 23
Views: 3216
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Re: Surrender Indian Passport-Urgent Query

If I know this before I would had done the same. it has been 8 weeks since my application and I have not received my supporting documents from HMPO. Whenever I call HMPO they wanted to help me and transfer my calls. after transferring the calls the call gets disconnected and sometimes I wait for 3 ...
by dontringthebell
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Change of name in Indian passport
Replies: 5
Views: 2105
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Re: Change of name in Indian passport

Thanks for your help its much appreciated .It completely makes sense to me . I am a permanent resident of UK as I hold an ILR I don't have any permanent residence in India the only address I have is my Aunt's . I was actually following this website https://www.nriguides.com/change-name-on-indian-pa...
by dontringthebell
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrender Indian Passport-Urgent Query
Replies: 23
Views: 3216
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Re: Surrender Indian Passport-Urgent Query

Is it ok to surrender the Indian Passport first and then apply for the British passport using the cancelled Indian passport? Yes after naturalisation you can surrender indian passport and then obtain british passport, though its always handy to have one live passport. You would have to attach a let...
by dontringthebell
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Change of name in Indian passport
Replies: 5
Views: 2105
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Re: Change of name in Indian passport

Hi dontringthebell, Thanks for you reply but on the HCI London website it says the procedure is to place to adverts one in India and One in U.K and also to get a notarised affidavit . However I have placed and advert in India but the deadline to place a public notice here in UK has passed for the l...
by dontringthebell
Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Application Experience
Replies: 46
Views: 12481
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Re: OCI Application Experience

Many Thanks for sharing your experience in such detail - very helpful. I replicated what you did for minor OCI document upload. 'Previous Indian Passport' category is perhaps now called 'Indian Origin Proof'. Thanks for updating everyone For address proof, I uploaded council tax + parents driving l...
by dontringthebell
Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India passport reissue no valid visa form
Replies: 29
Views: 5708
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Re: Indian passport reissue questions

Hi Again Sorry have a few more questions Passport photo HAS to be in 2inch x 2inch format? These are quite expensive in the UK to produce! it is what it is Passport photo to be attached 1 on the application form, and the other on the Particulars form? or to be handed to the agent as a spare? carry ...
by dontringthebell
Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528767
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Subha100 wrote:
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:11 am
JOb profile is something like Job tile like IT consulatant, Store manager etc or daily atctvitvy has to be provided ? Yes
by dontringthebell
Mon Apr 04, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375345
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Re: Surrendring Indian passport

The passport surrender certificates I received for my 2 kids are in very poor condition - crumpled, almost torn in some areas and with dirt / ink marks indicating mishandling before the certificate was put into an envelope. Is this the norm and expected delivery quality? In any case, I had written ...
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