{"id":252408,"date":"2022-01-24T20:22:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T04:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/?p=252408"},"modified":"2022-01-24T20:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T04:22:04","slug":"how-to-apply-o-c-i-cards-consulate-general-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/how-to-apply-o-c-i-cards-consulate-general-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Apply: O.C.I. Cards – Consulate General of India"},"content":{"rendered":"

For OCI eligibility, benefits, FAQs refer to \u201cUseful-Links\u201d tab on the website:\u00a0https:\/\/ociservices.gov.in\/<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are currently an Indian citizen, renunciation is mandatory before applying for an OCI. For renunciation application process refer to https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/ind\/apply-for-renunciation<\/a><\/p>\n

For OCI application service<\/strong>, please click on the link below:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/ind\/apply-oci-services<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Identify your OCI category type:<\/h3>\n
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  1. New OCI Registration \u2013 For an applicant who is applying for the first time<\/li>\n
  2. OCI Registration \u2013 (In lieu of Valid PIO Card) \u2013 For an applicant who already had a PIO card and wants to apply for OCI<\/li>\n
  3. OCI Registration \u2013 (In lieu of Lost PIO Card) – For an applicant who already had a PIO card, but lost the PIO card and wants to apply for OCI<\/li>\n
  4. OCI Miscellaneous Service \u2013 For an applicant who wants a new OCI card to be issued in place of an existing OCI card<\/li>\n
  5. OCI In lieu of Damaged\/Lost OCI Card \u2013 For an applicant whose OCI card is damaged\/lost and new OCI card needs to be issued<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> For filling the online Government OCI application form refer to https:\/\/ociservices.gov.in\/<\/a><\/h3>\n

    You need to fill all the details correctly and submit documents\u00a0according to the checklist to avoid delay or rejection of OCI application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Complete Part-A and Part-B of the OCI application process.<\/p>\n

    Document Checklist: <\/strong>For OCI application documents checklist refer to https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/ind\/document-checklist<\/a><\/p>\n

    Click on the category of your OCI application type and click on \u201cDocuments Required\u201d to see the list of documents required.<\/p>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Complete application registration process and pay the fees on VFS Global website<\/h3>\n

    Step 4<\/strong>: Submit physical application set to VFS Global as per document checklist on VFS Global website<\/h3>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Upon receipt of your application VFS systems will be updated and you will receive an email notification. A review process is initiated to check if the application meets with the requirements of the Mission\/ Post.<\/h3>\n

    Note: OCI application processing timeline is 40 – 60 days after receiving OCI application at consulate from VFS Global.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (For existing OCI card holders)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    To update new passport information on an existing OCI card, please follow the process outlined below:<\/p>\n