OCI Check List

[rentmeda]

Hi All,

I plan to submit my OCI Application in person next week, as I am told it will be quicker then posting it. Just wanted to check the documents required when submitting in person:

Self:
1. Two sets of completed form Part A and Part B.
2. Copy of Surrender certificate.
3. Copy of Certificate of Naturalisation.
4. Copy of British Passport.

Spouse:
1. Two sets of completed form Part A and Part B.
2. Copy of Surrender certificate.
3. Copy of Certificate of Naturalisation.
4. Copy of British Passport.

Child:
1. Two sets of completed form Part A and Part B.
2. Copy of Surrender certificate.
3. Copy of cancelled Indian Passport.
4. Copy of Certificate of Naturalisation.
5. Copy of British Passport.
6. Copy of Full UK Birth Certificate.
7. Copy of Parents Marriage Certificate.

Want to confirm:
1. If I need any authorisation letter from my wife as I plan to go alone to submit the applications.
2. Do we need copies of expired/cancelled Indian passports for self + spouse.
3. Do we need to carry the Originals for all the above documents.

Thanks

[manyaonisland]

Want to confirm:
1. If I need any authorisation letter from my wife as I plan to go alone to submit the applications.
2. Do we need copies of expired/cancelled Indian passports for self + spouse.
3. Do we need to carry the Originals for all the above documents.

Thanks

1 - No
2 - No
3 - Yes

Also,
- Two copies of the application form are not required though it states so.
- Complete Part A individually and part B as common for all of you. So part A three copies and only 1 copy of part B
- Copy of Cancelled Indian passport is not required
- For Baby the full birth certificate and for establishing your relation with wife a copy of marriage certificate.
- All the above copies needs to be self attested by applicant except for baby where you attest the copies.

[rentmeda]

Many thanks

[rentmeda]

Sorry one more question. What happens to the second photograph, do we have to submit it or just one pasted on the application is enough.

[manyaonisland]

Sorry one more question. What happens to the second photograph, do we have to submit it or just one pasted on the application is enough.

you submit the second photo with application. I use 'u' pin to attach the same to part A of the application.

[rentmeda]

Hi

Does the thumb impression of the minor be only with blue ink as i read somewhere.

Can we not use black stamp pad for the thumb impression.

[manyaonisland]

Hi

Does the thumb impression of the minor be only with blue ink as i read somewhere.

Can we not use black stamp pad for the thumb impression.

I have used Black ink and as of now the application is progressing so we will have to wait and watch. but where have you read about blue ink?

[sonrak]

I am applying for OCI for my 2 kids aged 8 and 4, my wife and myself. We ve all got our surrender certificates. Both my kids were born in the UK and their birth certificates show both parents name. Do I still need to send marriage certificate (have only got a court affidavit in front of a magistrate in India confirming our marriage ).

[manyaonisland]

Hi

Does the thumb impression of the minor be only with blue ink as i read somewhere.

Can we not use black stamp pad for the thumb impression.

I have used Black ink and as of now the application is progressing so we will have to wait and watch. but where have you read about blue ink?

My Application was successful hence can confirm that thumb impression with black ink is acceptable.

[manyaonisland]

I am applying for OCI for my 2 kids aged 8 and 4, my wife and myself. We ve all got our surrender certificates. Both my kids were born in the UK and their birth certificates show both parents name. Do I still need to send marriage certificate (have only got a court affidavit in front of a magistrate in India confirming our marriage ).

The marriage certificate is still required to prove that other adult applicant is your wife and hence you are eligible to apply together as family application without she being present there physically. If you do not want to take / have marriage certificate then she will need to be present there physically, as during application, an adult needs to be present physically unless it is family application.

[sonrak]

I am applying for OCI for my 2 kids aged 8 and 4, my wife and myself. We ve all got our surrender certificates. Both my kids were born in the UK and their birth certificates show both parents name. Do I still need to send marriage certificate (have only got a court affidavit in front of a magistrate in India confirming our marriage ).

The marriage certificate is still required to prove that other adult applicant is your wife and hence you are eligible to apply together as family application without she being present there physically. If you do not want to take / have marriage certificate then she will need to be present there physically, as during application, an adult needs to be present physically unless it is family application.

Thanks for your reply. If we send the application by post, can we send one common part b or does my wife have to apply separately?

[manyaonisland]

I am applying for OCI for my 2 kids aged 8 and 4, my wife and myself. We ve all got our surrender certificates. Both my kids were born in the UK and their birth certificates show both parents name. Do I still need to send marriage certificate (have only got a court affidavit in front of a magistrate in India confirming our marriage ).

The marriage certificate is still required to prove that other adult applicant is your wife and hence you are eligible to apply together as family application without she being present there physically. If you do not want to take / have marriage certificate then she will need to be present there physically, as during application, an adult needs to be present physically unless it is family application.

Thanks for your reply. If we send the application by post, can we send one common part b or does my wife have to apply separately?

if you are sending your marriage certificate (thus making it family application) only single copy of the duly filled part B. if Wife's application is going separately then you need to have part B for her application too.

[rentmeda]

Hi

Does the thumb impression of the minor be only with blue ink as i read somewhere.

Can we not use black stamp pad for the thumb impression.

I have used Black ink and as of now the application is progressing so we will have to wait and watch. but where have you read about blue ink?

My Application was successful hence can confirm that thumb impression with black ink is acceptable.

My application has been granted as well.......all my worries was unwanted for. Anyhow end of a long journey and many thanks to the FORUM all along for its valuable guidance and information

[HsmpFlr3]

- All the above copies needs to be self attested by applicant except for baby where you attest the copies.

Trivial question - We need only one photocopy of the documents (passport/naturalizationcert etc) right?

[rentmeda]

- All the above copies needs to be self attested by applicant except for baby where you attest the copies.

Trivial question - We need only one photocopy of the documents (passport/naturalizationcert etc) right?

Yes only one self attest photocopy of the documents.

[HariMathy]

Hi,

Could somebody let me know whether address proof is required for OCI application??

Regards,
Mana..

[rentmeda]

Hi,

Could somebody let me know whether address proof is required for OCI application??

Regards,
Mana..

Hi Mana,

No address proof required only print out of OCI approval along with passport required.

Regards

[SONAKSHI]

Hi, My 5 months son is born in the UK and has a British passport. I have an Indian passport and Biometric card with ILR. My spouse has a British naturalisation certificate and Indian passport which has not yet been surrendered ( within 3 Months). The british passport has not yet arrived. Would I also need to submit a joint affadivit stating that my son did not acquire Indian Citizenship.
Many thanks in advance for your response.

[GreatMechEngr]

Sonakshi,

I think your spouse needs to get his British Passport first, then surrender his Indian Passport.

In the mean time, an affidavit to be made for your son to confirm that he has never acquired Indian Citizenship. I understand that this is an mandatory requirement. I was informed that : ''If an applicant never possessed an Indian passport (eg. a minor born outside India), he / she or the minor’s parent is required to submit an affidavit in a proforma acceptable to High Commission / Consulate.''

Then your spouse and son can apply for OCI together. Your son can't apply on his own for OCI until it can be proved that at least one of the parent is holding a Foreign Passport.

Regards,

HP
[quote="SONAKSHI"]Hi, My 5 months son is born in the UK and has a British passport. I have an Indian passport and Biometric card with ILR. My spouse has a British naturalisation certificate and Indian passport which has not yet been surrendered ( within 3 Months). The british passport has not yet arrived. Would I also need to submit a joint affadivit stating that my son did not acquire Indian Citizenship.
Many thanks in advance for your response.[/quote]

[riojamel]

Hi guys, I m applying for OCI/PIO too ,i m planning to go dublin becouse I live in northern ireland,its all same process in london and dtjblin,plz someone guide me how to start this ,how to do this all
Thanks

[destiniation_london]

Hi guys, I m applying for OCI/PIO too ,i m planning to go dublin becouse I live in northern ireland,its all same process in london and dtjblin,plz someone guide me how to start this ,how to do this all
Thanks

I'm due to apply for naturalisation and I also live in Northern Ireland, Belfast to be specific.

Did you go to England to make an application and for citizenship ceremony???

[decentguy_uk]

HCI website states that you have to submit original surrender certificate. As i am applying by post, do you need to send original surrender certificate along with copy of surrender certificate ?

Also I am not sending my cancelled Indian passport copy.

[vinitmanu]

I'm due to apply for naturalisation and I also live in Northern Ireland, Belfast to be specific.

Did you go to England to make an application and for citizenship ceremony???

You have got better chance of getting your question answered if you post here.

[coolrock]

Sonakshi,

I think your spouse needs to get his British Passport first, then surrender his Indian Passport.

In the mean time, an affidavit to be made for your son to confirm that he has never acquired Indian Citizenship. I understand that this is an mandatory requirement. I was informed that : ''If an applicant never possessed an Indian passport (eg. a minor born outside India), he / she or the minor’s parent is required to submit an affidavit in a proforma acceptable to High Commission / Consulate.''

Then your spouse and son can apply for OCI together. Your son can't apply on his own for OCI until it can be proved that at least one of the parent is holding a Foreign Passport.

Regards,

HP

Hi, My 5 months son is born in the UK and has a British passport. I have an Indian passport and Biometric card with ILR. My spouse has a British naturalisation certificate and Indian passport which has not yet been surrendered ( within 3 Months). The british passport has not yet arrived. Would I also need to submit a joint affadivit stating that my son did not acquire Indian Citizenship.
Many thanks in advance for your response.

Hi All,

My daughter is born in UK and holds Britich passport. I am applying for OCI card for myself now (got British passport and surrendered Indian passport already) . I am planning to include my daughter in the OCI application.

''If an applicant never possessed an Indian passport (eg. a minor born outside India), he / she or the minor’s parent is required to submit an affidavit in a proforma acceptable to High Commission / Consulate.''


Does anyone know whether we need to provide any documents to show she never acquired Indian citizenship before? or will it be sufficient to show her British passport and her naturalisation certificate and my surrender of Indian passport certificate as a proof to her Indian origin

Thanks

[sojan]

Guys,
when u say passport copy,
Does it mean

- Whole pages of Passport
OR
- Used Pages of Passport
OR
- Pages containing personal information (1st and last pages)


Could you also please confirm if this is the same for Indian as well British Passport?