The OCI card provides the bearer with the right of multiple entry and a life-long visa to India however the OCI application process has strict OCI documents that are required with an online OCI application form to be completed. But the Online application process has proven tricky with a large amount of declined applications.
Reload Internet has provided an online guide below on the OCI Application documents required as each individual circumstance will require different documents, example, whether you are applying for a Fresh OCI application, transferring from a PIO to OCI or even transferring an OCI visa to a new passport.
Documents required for an OCI application
This list is for Applicants who are applying as a fresh new OCI Application and have never previously applied for an OCI card before.
Your parents should be of Indian origin OR your parents are of Indian origin, applying for their son or daughters first OCI card.
Please also ensure if you select this case that you have never applied for a PIO (Person of Indian Origin Card) previously.
OCI DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Please note some items are optional and may not be applicable for your OCI Application
1. Current valid passport copy
2. Date of Naturalisation Certificate copy (Optional: Only required if you have changed to UK Citizenship )
3. Registration certificate copy (Optional: only required if you have changed to European citizenship)
4. Indian passport surrender certificate copy (Optional: Only required if you have surrendered your Indian Passport)
4.1 Indian Origin Proof (example for UK Citizen, example Birth Certificate that shows your parents names)
5. Copy of OCI card if any members of a family have OCI.
6. Address of where you live in India or your Native place in the UK.
7. Adhaar card number (Optional and if you have one)
8. Copy of Applicants signature (If applicant is not present at the time of application)
9. Spouse passport details. (copy)
10. Marriage registration date.
11. Indian Passport Photo of applicant meeting standards 2″ x 2″ (If applicant is not present at the time of application) If you are applying directly, we will take this of you instore.
12. Letter of employment if applicant is employed.
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Visit us in Paddington, London & our team will be on hand to take care of the entire OCI application process for you.
Whatever your circumstances – our team will complete the right OCI application forms for you (of your Family) whether you are applying for your OCI on the basis of your Parents / Grand Parents / Spouse Indian Heritage or your previous Indian Passport / PIO to OCI – we have you covered.
Book an appointment for our complete OCI Help Service in London
Step 1: MAKE A BOOKING below to visit us in our office in Paddington office at a time that suits you.
Step 2: After you have made a booking to visit us, we will send you an exact OCI document list based on your requirements.
Step 3: At your appointment with us, we will complete all the OCI applicatiions for you, including taking photos & scanning and uploading your documents to the VFS portal.
Step 4: Once we have completed the OCII application for you, we will book your OCI appointment at a VFS center next to you and you will receive your OCI Visa in 4 – 6 weeks after that. Nothing could be simpler, and if you face any issues at all, we will always be at hand to assist you. Our guarantee will ensure that you do not have to pay anything extra to us no matter what.
OCI Fresh application service prices
1 Applicant – £99.99
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2 Applicants – (Family Discount) Limited offer 20% off – 1st applicant £99.99, 2nd applicant £79.99
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Please call us on 02072624111 or email us help@ reloadinternet.com if you have any questions
Learn more about our OCI help Service in London
OCI Agent in UK. OCI Application help Service. Our OCI help package includes:
- Full OCI application and help and completion from a trained member of staff
- Full advice and support on which documents are to be included with your OCI Application and double checked by us.
- Digital Photo and signature scanned instore and uploaded to your OCI application
- Printed Indian passport photos measuring 51*51 cm or 2″x”2
- ALL documents scanned and digitally uploaded to your OCI application form
- Colour printouts included (mandatory) of your OCI application form and one copy for your records.
- We will manage your booking at any VFS office in the UK at a time that is suitable to you and handle your booking
- This service can also be used for transferring your PIO to OCI
- Full Guarantee that your OCI application will pass first around or we will redo everything completely free of cost.
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OCI Photo Upload Problems
If you are having any problems with resizing your OCI Photo to the specifications of VFS please follow the button below. We will resize your OCI photo for you and we will do this same day for you with a guarantee it will be approved.
OCI Photo Resizing serviceAnd we will resize both your OCI photo and signature for only £9.99 for you.
OCI Signature Resize Problems
If you are having any problems with resizing your OCI Signature to the specifications of VFS please follow the button below. We will resize your OCI signature for you and we will do this same day for you with a guarantee it will be approved.
OCI Signature Resizing serviceOCI Document Upload PDF
If you are having any problems with resizing your documents to the specifications of the OCI application form please follow the button below. We will resize your OCI Documents for you and we will do this same day for you with a guarantee it will be approved.
OCI Document Resize service
Watch the Video below on how fast and efficient Reload Internet is with dealing with OCI applications – regardless of your circumstances.
OCI COST and OCI Card Fee at VFS in the UK
Our fee can for preparing your OCI application can be as low as £69.99 – however VFS charges a separate fee issuing your lifelong OCI Visa to you. You will have renew your OCI when you are aged 50, but apart from that it is yours for life. The OCI renewal fees are very low compared to a Fresh OCI application.
OCI Card fees in the UK
The total cost to get an OCI card in the UK is £201.44.
The OCI application fee is £194
The OCI application VFS Service fee is £7.44.
You can pay the OCI fees using Cash, Debit Card or via Postal Order or Bank Draft payable to “VF Services UK Ltd.”
Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/OCI.html
Transfer OCI to New passport cost
The price at VFS for the transfer of your OCI Visa/Card to a new passport (example lost your old passport or it has expired it will cost the following:
£21.00 (£18+£3) for changing any details in the card
If you have lost or damaged your OCI and you are also looking for a replacement then the cost will be £73.00 (£70+£3)
PIO to OCI Cost
The cost of a transfer of your PIO to OCI is broadly in line with a Fresh OCI application. It costs £194.00 (£191+£3)
Lost PIO Card cost
£66.00(£63+£3)
Mode of payment to VFS could be Online (if made an application online) Cash, Debit Card (we do not accept credit card), Postal Order or Bank Draft payable to “VF Services UK Ltd
Lost your Indian Passport and require a Surrender Certificate
If you have lost your indian passport and require a surrender certificate please follow this link: surrender certificate lost passport
Documents required for an OCI application for a Minor / Child
As well as above OCI Documents in Application 1, you will require the following documents:
1. Birth certificate (In case you are applying for a Minor Applicant)
2. Parents Indian origin proof. Ex: Indian Passport copy/OCI Copy/passport surrender certificate (In case of Minor Applicants).
3. Thumb impression (In case of Minor Applicants).
4. A Current Valid passport for your child
OCI documents required for transfer of your OLD passport OCI to your NEW passport (Passport expiring or Renewal of Passport)
These OCI documents are required for the applicants who are transferring the valid OCI (Overseas Citizen of India Card) from old passport to their newly issued passport.
OCI DOCUMENTS that are required for your OCI Application
1. Current valid passport copy
2. Naturalisation or registration certificate of a British certificate copy
3. Copy of OCI card.
4. Copy of signature (If applicant is not present at the time of application)
5. Thumb impression (In case of Minor Applicants).
6. Photograph of applicant (If applicant is not present at the time of application).
OCI documents required for Transferring PIO to OCI
The reason this can happen is because the PIO VISA will not be accepted in the Indian Embassy, so it is a requirement to transfer your PIO to your OCI. As stated above this list is only for the applicants who are transferring the valid PIO (Person of Indian Origin Card) to OCI (Overseas Citizen of India Card).
OCI Documents that you will require for your OCI Application
1. Current valid passport copy
2. Naturalisation certificate copy
3. Copy of PIO (Person of Indian Origin Card)
4. Copy of signature (If applicant is not present at the time of application)
5. Photograph of applicant (If applicant is not present at the time of application)
6. Spouse OCI card copy (Optional)
7. Adhaar card number (Optional)
8. Address of native place (Optional).
Does an OCI visa last for life / forever?
While your OCI Visa will last a lifetime there are some record upkeeps you will have to do. (Take OCI lasting for a lifetime with some caution – India and its bureaucratic process is a constantly changing beast that can change with Governments – Think PIO Visa – again meant to last forever, now defunct).
To keep your OCI Lifetime records in order, the OCI registration Certificate and visa have to be re-issued in some cases and a
Renewal of OCI is required when:
- A new OCI Renewal will be required everytime you renew your passport and your OCI documents will have to be re-issued and payment of appropriate fee is required.
- Once the OCI Holder turns 50 years old you will have to re-issue your OCI under miscellaneous services.
- When you are between the ages of 21 and 50, you will not have to get your documents re-issued. We have been told that if you travel to India you would simply carry your own old PASSPORT with your new passport which will show the OCI number matching with the old passport.
- We would recommend always renewing it as a matter of convenience, however a small appropriate fee will be due for OCI renewal.
- Once you get your NEW OCI, then the requirement to carry your previous passport will not be required as the OCI ‘U’ visa will be stamped on your new passport.
Got your OCI at aged 50? No need to renew OCI after age 50
While your OCI will have to be renewed by those who obtained their OCI visa prior the age of 50 years old, you will not be required to get your first OCI visa if you were already 50 years or above when you first got your OCI.
OCI Photo Resize
If you are having trouble resizing your OCI photo and are looking for an OCI Photo resize service, we can do this for you for only £12.99 and you do not need to come to our store. All you have to do is:
- Take a photo from your mobile phone of your passport photo. You can use your smart phone to take a photo of it.
- Take a photo of your signature on a blank piece of paper.
- Email us these two images from your mobile phone to:
Our staff will then look at the image and send you a guaranteed approved OCI Application image within 2- 3 working hours
For full details of this service please visit:
OCI Document PDF
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OCI Passport Photo
Watch the Video on how Reload Internet can snap and process your OCI Passport photos instore while you wait and instantly.
How long will your OCI application take to process?
According to Paddington VFS center and from our experience, the time taken for issue of OCI Card is a minimum 6-8 weeks. It can sometimes take longer.
You must not book your travel plans to Indian before obtaining your OCI card, which is why we recommend using us to assist you with your application. Making mistakes in your OCI application form will result in delays.
The time taken for transferring an OCI Card to a New Passport is the same as for a fresh application.
If you have any queries please email us:
(*or we will redo the whole application for you without charge – we do not offer refunds as we are service based, but we will always stand by you and ensure that we are there for you until you pass.)