Hello all, Recently I got my British passport and my supporting documents are yet to receive from HMPO. I have to travel India for my cousin wedding next month. Can apply for Indian visa without surrendering Indian passport ? yes you can Reason for asking this question, the earliest possible date f...
I was at VFS today and upon explaining the situation and requesting for alternate date at same VFS they somehow managed to cancel my both appointments and gave an alternate date next month .
Hello All I submitted "Surrender of Indian Passport application" for my son @ VFS Goswell Road. They have put his application on hold as it was back-dated and suggested filling the form again. I did that and re-submitted but after that, I am not getting any response from them. I am sending emails t...
Sorry for somewhat seemingly silly questions regarding surrendering indian passport of my 2 kids / minors. However, I have learnt that kids and govt depts are alike with the right to demand anything anytime anywhere: Que 1: I have 1 set of photocopy, attested for by father and mother of relevant or...
Thanks dontringthebell. Quick question on Passport Surrender Certificate for Minor. Do we need to get thumb impression in the application form? children can also write their name, though this is a separate application to OCI. Appreciate your help. can I use 'OCI Registration Temporary Application I...
Thanks very much ! one more question if you dont mind.. Not at all 1. Do I need to submit online application separetely for the 3 of them ? 3 separate applications or I can add addtional members while completing one main applicaiton online? you can't, though only one appointment is required. you ma...
Dear Members, I am trying to book OCI appointment however there is a mandatory field File No./ Application Reference No./Ref No. : Any idea what this field refer to? Do I need to submit the application first and then only can book appointment? Is this something recently changed ? Is https://ociserv...
Thanks very much ! one more question if you dont mind.. Not at all 1. Do I need to submit online application separetely for the 3 of them ? 3 separate applications or I can add addtional members while completing one main applicaiton online? you can't, though only one appointment is required. you ma...
Hi All, I have an appointment with VFS to Surrender Indian Passport on 21st March 2022. I have received my British passport just today and HMPO saying my supporting documents ( Indian Passport + Naturalisation) will be sent in few days. Is there a process to goahead with submitting my application w...
This is appointment is not with UKVI, its with Indian Consulate through VFS .. if you have opted for tatkal on original application that is fine ... an application is tatkal or not based on the payment you make ... payment would be taken on the day so you are sorted.
Will I need to submit a declaration to explain my situation? ie. ILR is pending, however indian passport is expiring etc? Not sure if its required but they may probe on my address or status in the UK thanks again, No your ILR has no relation to your indian passort renewal. You have the right and re...
Hi All I had applied for my Son's OCI in December 2021. Date of acknowledgement - 23 Dec 2021. Original Documents has been returned safely. Its been more than 11 weeks now and the Status still remains " UNDER-PROCESS". It has crossed the normal processing time of 5-6 weeks and I did wait expecting ...
HI , I have a family fried who is a british citizen and has recently married someone who has an OCI No if the person British citizen was previously a national of Bangladesh or Pakistan or has lineage that can be traced back to these countries. If not, Please see the answer to last question on this ...
Many thanks for the detailed answers. Yes, British Citizen can renounce citizenship only after turning an adult. OCI living in India for 5 years and continuously for at least 12 months prior can reapply for Indian citizenship. - Does this mean even if we want to get Indian citizenship back, they ca...
Hi guys I am renewing my son's(5 year old) British passport. He has already got this OCI card when he was a baby. Do I need to renew his OCi as well? Or just update the OCI system with new photo? Please advise Thanks No new booklet is issued. You only need to update details on OCI website. https://...
My Bad, you may change OCI to entry visa, though similar letter can be used for the same. The idea is to establish both parents are aware of application at the time.
Hi, We have 2 children and all four of us have got ILR. We are planning to apply for British citizen for our children , but planning to return to India with OCI card after getting British passport. We have few questions on the OCI card status in India. 1) We have seen mixed information of General/N...
Hi, When applying for an entry visa to India - it says to sign a consent form by the parent. I cant find any consent form on the website. Does anyone who has done this know? Many Thanks To, The High Commissioner, High Commission of India India House, Aldwych London, WC2B 4NA Sub: Consent Letter for...
