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by gidoc
Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Documents required for OCI - Become British recent
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

Do go through this site

http://www.hcilondon.in/ocipci.php
by gidoc
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528431

>>Will she require a naturalisation form for applying for OCI?
Thank you for looking at this, and hope to hear from you soon>>

She needs to apply for OCI using the appropriate online form, see embassy website for details
by gidoc
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528431

>>Hi
Here's a new one. Can I still apply to HCI London (afresh) if I have already registered for part A of OCI application with CGI Birrmingjam, which I did before coming across this forum:-(. Any replies would be much appreciated.>>

You can register as many times as you want.
by gidoc
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528431

>>I had applied online for OCI on 03-Sep-2012 and the application through post reach the london office on 05-Sep-2012. The status page still shows as 'Application with this number not yet Acknowledged or Wrong Passport Number.'. Does anyone who applied through Post with similar timelines have any pr...
by gidoc
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Visa while still holding Indian Passport
Replies: 1
Views: 739

If youre already an Indian citizen, you do not need a visa. On acquiring British passport, you automatically lose Indian citizenship, hence have to surrender Indian passport. See the VFS site for further details.
by gidoc
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: renew short validity passport
Replies: 2
Views: 657

Passport Renewal

Fill the right form-
Include name of spouse- no marriage certifcate reqd
Fill current UK address- furnish address proof only-utility bill etc
by gidoc
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Netherlands visa not activated correctly
Replies: 1
Views: 538

duplicate post
by gidoc
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Netherlands visa not activated correctly
Replies: 1
Views: 478

What do you want to do? 1.Return to Australia- shoudnt be any problem, you are a citizen there 2.Visit Netherlands- Check the validity of your Schengen visa whether it is multiple entry, if valid you can go 3.You want to extend your visa in UK- if on visitor visa you will have to return to Australia...
by gidoc
Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Doubt
Replies: 9
Views: 3769

>The condition is that the child cannot apply for OCI unless applying together with adult>
No, one parent has to have non-Indian citizenship ie be eligible for OCI.
by gidoc
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528431

I am awaiting a response for 3 wks after submission for my children, nothing yet.
by gidoc
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendering Indian Passport + VISA
Replies: 5
Views: 2682

(>>2) Is it possible to apply for Indian VISA at the same time as surrendering the Indian Passport? >>

No, it has to be done one at at time.
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian visa application while waiting for OCI card
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Thanks. Applying in person for the visa at VFS, how much time did it take to have the passport delivererd back to you, thanks
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Absent days & return of documents
Replies: 22
Views: 2675

>So my current situation is, i have applied for British citizenship and received my confirmation letter from HO on the 26th of July, 2012.> Have you been granted Citizenship? If so, apply for PP after oath ceremony and then travel Perhaps you mean your application has been submitted. You can travel ...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: NCS or No NCS
Replies: 11
Views: 1462

>Also people who work at NCS are very incompetent. Its not even worth the service. The only thing I see with this is that you get to keep the documents!> That was bad luck, nonetheless also a sign of 'carelessness'. However, having all your documents with you all the time, is a big advantage; you ne...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528431

That means its not done yet, it appears after registratrion granted.
Whats your time line?
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian visa application while waiting for OCI card
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Can you please give an update on your status?
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport or British Passport
Replies: 4
Views: 1934

dharma26 Now your second post I want to go with Indian passport. Because as a Indian, he is having birth rights in India. If I cancel the Indian passport and acquire different nationality and return to India after some years and he will get Indian passport in 5 years with birth rights. But if I went...
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport or British Passport
Replies: 4
Views: 1934

dharma26 Your second post is even more confusing, so I will reply to the first one- Myself an my wife got ILR in May 2012. My son was born after ILR on July 2012. 1) If I go for Indian passport, Is my child have to get ILR or British passport? You continue to be Indian citizen as you have ILR, your ...
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Doubt
Replies: 9
Views: 3769

That is correct. Child can apply for PIO.
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Delay in OCI tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

The applications for my children were recd on 6/8/12. Tracking still says wrong PP number or not acknowledged. Its the standard response if mission has not allocated a file number. it used to be 7-8 days last year but doesnt seems so now, any one have similar issues with postal application?
by gidoc
Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Delay in OCI tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

Delay in OCI tracking

Hi all,
OCI tracking doesnt seem to be acknowledging applications even up to 3 wks from being received at the mission. Any one who has not had this issue from HCI London recenly, thanks
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: INDIAN PASSPORT RENEWAL under TATKAL
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

You need ID and address proof in UK ( license and utility bill will do) or India , photos and a duly filled form, along with the required fees.Your current PP with valid visa is of course required as well.
You do not not need any other documents.
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Child status in India if we acquire British citizenship
Replies: 7
Views: 1584

Your son is eligible for British Citizenship now, you will have to apply next year but you havent got it yet. There isnt much you can do now. If you are going to settle in India, why do you want to be British citizens? You want to take the British Citizenship but want your son to retain Indian citiz...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI tracking and status messages
Replies: 1
Views: 1817

You need put both the UK Passport number and the Application number. It takes more than 2 wks for this to show up, if you sent it by post.
by gidoc
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI postal application- are 2 copies still reqd?
Replies: 0
Views: 528

OCI postal application- are 2 copies still reqd?

Hi,
Can someone please confirm if you still require 2 copies of application form and documents? Some posts indictae that only one is required, many thanks
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