Apply for a visa. VFS Services (UK) Ltd is a trusted partner to “The Government of India” in UK and manages the administrative function of the Visa, Passport, OCI and selected Consular Services application process. OCI card is a smart card which will facilitate quicker immigration clearance at the ICPs and also for obtaining various Consular services from the Indian Missions. The photograph should be in size 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm). Photographs uploaded digitally, should be.

All applicants are required to fill the online application form on the website https://ociservices.gov.in and submit the printed application form with Supporting Documents. He/she cannot normally hold employment in the Government. OCI Card will be delivered by Post/Courier only once approved and ready. Please select the region and country you wish to apply from, Burma No, If the applicant has ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he / she will not be eligible for OCI. Register with these services. Applicant can check the status of their application Online Only.

VFS Global, also known as "Visa Facilitation Services Global," is an outsourcing and technology services company that serves governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. If case of minor foreigners born out of live-in relationships and from surrogacy may be granted OCI subject to that both the parents are Indian Citizens or either a parent is Indian Citizen. Exemption from registration with local police authority for any length of stay in India. This is possible where the overall size of the entire document in PDF format does not exceed the maximum limit set. A. In addition, an adopted child who has had an Indian passport in the past and can produce a surrender certificate for the same, is eligible to apply for an OCI. Whether civil Govt. They need prior approval from the concerned Department/Ministry of the Government of India for these. The United Kingdom is amongst the most frequently visited destinations for travellers in the world. Premium services. Both parent’s passport copy in case of a minor applicant. Important Note: The Life Long Visa Sticker process has been discontinued by Government of India. The applicants may submit the applications for OCI card in lieu of PIO card to the Indian Mission/FRRO concerned within the jurisdiction of his/her place of residence. Colour should reproduce natural skin tones. The following OCI guidelines have been in force since 2005: This is to inform that Government of India has decided to extend the temporary relaxation period till 31st December 2020 in the following cases: Applicants must fill the on line Application as per the Jurisdiction Applicable. Marriage certificate (applicable for married applicants & minors). There should be no distracting shadows on the face or background. In addition, foreign diplomats are also not eligible. VFS Services (UK) Ltd is a trusted partner to “The Government of India” in UK and manages the administrative function of the Visa, Passport, OCI and selected Consular Services application process. New Passport Number is to be given in the application form (if applicable). Applicant needs to fill up OCI Application Form Online. Kindly visit Vfs Global site to get complete URL . In case an OCI card holder below the age of 20 years has not got the OCI card re-issued on change of passport, he/she may travel on the strength of his/her existing OCI card bearing old passport number subject to the condition that along with the new passport, the OCI cardholder carries old passport mentioned in the OCI card. In order to make your UK visa application process hassle-free and convenient, UK Visas and Immigration and VFS Global offer you an exclusive array of value-added services. Children below 5 years of age are required to provide the thumb impressions instead of signatures).

PIO Card holders can apply online for conversion at https://ociservices.gov.in/. Important Note: Vide circular No. Uploaded photo should fill the ‘photo upload’ field completely, there should not be any empty/white space shown once the photo is uploaded. For availing the secured courier service from the centre kindly seek information from the advisor at the application centre. Our operations are impacted by Covid-19, for latest information click here. This facility enables applicants to finish the visa formalities of multiple countries along with that of UK in a single day. Please click the below link for documents required: https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/docs/1597915375OCI%20Document%20Requirement%2019082020.pdf. Immigration and VFS Global offer you an exclusive array of value-added services. £66.00(£63+£3) for conversion of PIO to OCI.

OCI Miscellaneous services take 7-10 working days. Are letters issued by the Indian Mission/Post in an African country in respect of parents/grandparents etc. Super Priority Visa Service is available at VFS Global’s UK visa application centres in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. C. Issue of new OCI Visa and OCI booklet due to change of personal particulars (change of name, address, wrong date of birth in OCI booklet etc. It is mandatory that no column is left unanswered. Please see the Photo & Signature Specification section for more details) Photos uploaded should be same as physical photos provided with the application. Applicants are required to carry Valid OCI Card with current foreign passport (endorsed on the OCI Booklet). Yes. Appropriate filters can eliminate improper colour balance. This is in addition to the Premium Lounge facility and the On Demand Mobile Visa services available at the UK visa application centres. Applicant’s Birth Certificate confirming names of the parents. Once the OCI is ready, the same will be dispatched to the provided address. Indian Origin proof of parents/ Grandparents/Great Grandparents, Letter from employer/Pay Slip/Proof of own business/Student ID card/Proof of last employment.

(Children 5 years & above are required to write their name in the signature fields provided on the first and last page of the form.