Q1. Yes it is required. Its futile questioning the provision, I have been through so many times for the same.

Q2. Copies of original documents, not the originals.

Good luck.

brandnew wrote:Thank you!

What about Naturalization Certificate?

NO.

venga_pal, I can understand your frustration however if it gives you comfort please do check CGI Edinburgh's track record. On this thread check page 81 where I have put my timeline. It has taken 3 months for acknowledgement and its printed after 4 months. It will be 5 months by the time it reaches C...

Hi, I am an Indian Nation who became a British citizen this week. I now need to travel India in the next 2-3 weeks. 1. I can travel to India with Indian Passport within the grace period of 3 months. I hope this is right, if not please clarify. 2. If I can travel with an Indian Passport, then on my ...

the website info is confusing ..hence asking.. Do we need to give UK Address proofs or need to give for India address also pk2080 your point is fair, in regards to info. However whenever I had to renew my family Indian passport we never changed the address in it, which was Indian address. For renew...

How can we track the Birth registration application for new born baby submitted at high commission london online? When I did this 4.5 years back such things were not there, but response time was quick. Never needed tracking for this one. If its been much time then get in touch with concerned hci/cg...

I sent my post via special deliveray, it looks post office left a card in Indian Embassy to collect the parcel. Do they collect from post office. Will Post office will redeliver in the next day. If not how long it will be in post office before post office return to me. Would you not be able to ask ...

pk2080 wrote:Hi,
Can somebody please guide on this..

Just how difficult it can be to read through the information available on HCI website!

http://www.hcilondon.in/passport.html

I guess not. its as if they are trying to squeeze the maximum from you for the last time before you are never at mercy of GOI again Your guess is correct. Else I too would have used and saved some money. What last time? PIO/OCI? You havent yet finished with GOI dealings! :) And mind you, OCI costs ...

Well you can try sending cheque or cash! If you read carefully on website of HCI/CGI it is clearly mentioned postal applications to have postal order payments only. Its altogether different issue it costs fortune for end users in fees to be paid to Post office. But as if GOI gives a care for it, and...

It wasnt working for some hours this morning, but its working now!

maruti25 wrote:Hi,
I am trying to access the OCI website https://passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp

and it is not available, is there any other alternative to fill the form.
Since when is this not available ?

Thanks,

check this government oci/pio chart

http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-chart.pdf

My Husband is french and son (7months old) is british.I am indian. I wish to apply for OCI for them both as we would need to travel to India frequently(at least twice a year for 2 weeks). Can someone please guide me if this can be made on a single application and the process? None of you qualify as...

I have no personal experience of this case. However if your FIL was to carry your signed LOA to HCI/CGI and also proof to establish close family relative link then I see no issues. In recent posts I have seen someone noting agents in the oci queue or like that. Perhaps an explanation of not being ab...

GOI specification as below: http://passport.gov.in/oci/Photo-Spec-FINAL.pdf In my personal experience 5 years back CGI Edinburgh returned my baby photos with closed eyes, saying Authorities may reject closed eyes photos and asked me to send one's with eyes open for 1 week old baby! I raised concerns...

Taken from the CGI Edinburgh website "Information regarding waiting time for OCI service An increased flow of applications has resulted in a corresponding increase in the waiting time. It is informed that applications received from 1st November, 2012 could be cleared (granted) by 15th April 2013 . T...

by post I will have to send originals mainly British passport. I think Indian embassy will send post by private courier which will not use royal mail forwarding facility. I see that you ahvent yet applied for OCI. Please read the forum extensively and you will get clear picture on the application p...

Does it matter? Have Royal Mail Redirection from your old address to new address.

OCI is a mere visa, not an (overseas) address proof.

I have changed house since I have applied for OCI. Redirection in place. CGI has a SDE with old address in application.

Regards.

Its birth registration certificate issued by embassy/consulate and not birth certificate! Please see the cgi or hci website for more information.

I believe if you are making Indian passport application for newborn in India, you need to get document from HCI/CGI in this regards which becomes travel document to reach India without passport for newborns.

Better check on official website of HCI/CGI where you reside.

Good luck.

That is to ease the transition untill one gets British passport for travel. The intention is not suppsoed to be using the Indian passport as a claim to Indian citizenship in this three months grace period. Legally the moment you take oath and get certificate you are British citizen and your Indian n...

I'm getting desperate here. I need to be in India by early 10th April. Submitted 1 Feb 2013 (Postal London) Date of acknowledgement : 28 Feb 2013 Registration Status at Misson: Underprocess I cannot see any "Photo/Signature scanned" section on the OCI Status enquiry page as others have indicated . ...

I've similar issue of Affidavit notarised which is costing £70 but its for OCI application for my kid instead of Indian passport. I got mixed opinion and i'm confused now whether its required or not. Awaiting from expert who already applied http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=129023 . ...

Dear all, 1.what should I do with that cancelled passport ? Can I destroy it as this is no use now? Thanks in advance. Your question is specific to minor's passport. Well even though it has been cancelled, it has some value in regards to identity as being Indian origin. When last time in India advo...

Whether or NOT minor had Indian citizenship or passport, you still are required to submit a affidavit for a minor for non- acquisition of Indian nationality. And a joint affidavit if both parents are responsible for minor. If you search this section of the forum you will find template for joint affi...