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Application Process for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card
To apply for an OCI card, please follow the step-by-step process outlined below:
Eligibility Check: Before starting the registration process, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the previous section.
Gather Required Documents: Collect all the supporting documents in PDF format as per the guidelines provided. These documents may include proof of Indian citizenship, proof of marriage (for spouses of Indian citizens), and any other relevant identification or residency documents.
Prepare Applicant's Photo and Signature: Make sure you have the applicant's photograph and signature in the specified dimensions and file formats as mentioned earlier. Ensure that the images are clear and meet the specified size requirements.
Online Registration: Visit the official website for OCI registration and create an account. Fill in the necessary personal and contact details as requested in the application form. Provide accurate information to avoid any discrepancies.
Upload Documents and Images: Upload the supporting documents and the applicant's photograph and signature as per the provided instructions. Make sure the files are in the required format and within the specified size limit.
Review and Submit: Once all the information and documents are uploaded, carefully review the application form to ensure accuracy and completeness. Make any necessary corrections before submitting the application.
Payment: Pay the required fees for OCI registration using the provided payment options. Keep a copy of the payment confirmation for future reference.
Track Application Status: After submitting the application, you can track its progress online using the application reference number provided. This will allow you to stay updated on the processing status.
Await Processing and Decision: The authorities will review your application and supporting documents. The processing time may vary, so it is important to be patient during this period. You may be contacted for any additional information if required.
Collection of OCI Card: Once the application is approved, you will be notified to collect the OCI card from the designated location. Follow the instructions provided to complete the collection process.
It is recommended to follow the guidelines and instructions provided on the official website for accurate and up-to-date information regarding the OCI registration process.
Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card
To determine your eligibility for registration as an OCI cardholder, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Citizenship: You were a citizen of India on or after January 26th, 1950, or became eligible for Indian citizenship on that date.
Territory Belonging: You belong to a territory that became part of India after August 15th, 1947.
Lineage: You are a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an Indian citizen.
Minor Child: You are a minor child of an eligible Indian citizen.
Minor Child with Indian Parent: You are a minor child, and both your parents are Indian citizens, or at least one of your parents is an Indian citizen.
Important Considerations:
Spouse of Indian Citizen: If you are a foreign national who is married to an Indian citizen, and your marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of at least two years, you are also eligible to apply for OCI registration.
Exclusions: Individuals who or whose parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents have been citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, or any other country specified by the Central Government through notification in the Official Gazette are not eligible for OCI registration.
Application from within India: Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI while on a Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa, or Mountaineering Visa. Additionally, to apply for OCI registration in India, the foreigner must be an ordinary resident, meaning they must have resided in India continuously for a period of six months.
Prerequisites for OCI Application:
Before starting your OCI registration, make sure you have the following:
Applicant's Photograph: An image of the applicant with equal height and width. The dimensions should be between 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height) and 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
Applicant's Signature: An image of the applicant's signature with an aspect ratio of 1:3. The dimensions should be between 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height) and 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
Supporting Documents: Gather all the necessary supporting documents in PDF format, with each file size not exceeding 1000kb.
It is essential to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and have the required documents and images ready before proceeding with your OCI application
Advantages of Having OCI Card
An OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card offers lifelong, multiple-entry visa status for India, exemption from police reporting, and parity with NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) in financial, economic, and educational fields (except buying agricultural land). Key benefits include visa-free travel, ability to work without a separate visa, and using the card as ID for bank accounts/licenses in India, though OCI holders can't vote or hold constitutional posts.
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Requesting Letter
Documents Verification
Under taking letter
Form C
Tourist to X1
Visa Application Assistance
Over stay results Penalty
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TYPES OF FRRO SERVICES
X1 Visa / Spouce visa
Types of Visa
PR Visa Work Permit visa & Student Visa Family reunion visa
✈️Canada Work & Student Visa
✈️Australia visa
✈️France Visa
✈️Germany family reunion Visa
✈️Italy Visa
✈️Poland visa
✈️Netherlands Visa
✈️Portugal visa
✈️Sweden visa
✈️Austria visa
✈️Switzerland visa
✈️Denmark visa
✈️Finland Visa
✈️Ireland Visa
✈️Uk Visa
✈️Georgia Visa
✈️ Europe visa
✈️ USA visa
✈️ UK visa
✈️ Europe visa
Visa type
✈️1. PR visa
✈️2. blue card visa
✈️3. family reunion visa
✈️4. Work permit Passport & visa OCI CARD FRRO PCC Services
PASSPORT AND VISA - OCI & E-FRRO
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What is Visa?
A visa is an official document that allows the bearer to legally enter a foreign country. The visa is usually stamped or glued into the bearer's passport. There are several different types of visas, each of which affords the bearer different rights in the host country.
A passport is a travel document, usually issued by a country's government to its citizens, that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder primarily for the purpose of international travel. Standard passports may contain information such as the holder's name, place and date of birth, photograph, signature, and other relevant identifying information.
(Foreigners Regional Registration Office)
The application is aimed to build a centralized online platform for foreigners for visa-related services. Its key objective is to provide Faceless, Cashless, and Paperless services to foreigners without the requirement of visiting the FRRO/FRO office.
What are OCI Cards?
The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, which is highly popular among overseas Indians, provide long-term visa-free travel and stay in India and gives the cardholders a host of privileges normally not given to a foreign national.
Why FRRO registration is required?
Such a permit has a validity that matches the period of stay of such a foreign national in India, which is specifically mentioned on their visas. The Union Government has further launched the process of e-FRRO which permits foreigners to register and avail all visa and immigration-related services online.
OCI CARD ASSISTANCE
OCI CARD Assistance For UK
OCI CARD Assistance For Switzerland
OCI CARD Assistance For Sweden
OCI CARD Assistance For Spain
OCI CARD Assistance For Australia
OCI CARD Assistance For Norway
OCI CARD Assistance For Netherlands
OCI CARD Assistance For Germany
OCI CARD Assistance For France
OCI CARD Assistance For Denmark
OCI CARD Assistance For North Macedonia
OCI CARD & Visa Assistance For Norway
Spouse Visa Assistance Permanent Residence
OCI CARD & Visa Assistance For Spain
OCI CARD & Visa Assistance For Netherlands
OCI CARD Visa Assistance For Germany
Dependent Visa Assistance For Germany
OCI CARD Visa Assistance For Denmark
Business Visa Assistance For Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I apply for E-FRRO Visa?
You can apply for FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office)
services like visa extensions multiple times, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for your specific visa type (e.g., student, employment, research) and the extensions are justified, but there isn't a hard cap on the number of applications; rather, it depends on your reason for extension and visa category, with some visas like PRS allowing long stays, while others have stricter rules.
How long is FRRO X1visa valid for?
Indian X1 Visa (Entry Visa for Persons of Indian Origin/Family of PIO/Indian) is typically issued for up to five years, allowing multiple entries, but the exact validity often depends on the principal visa holder's visa or specific circumstances, such as being co-terminus with a parent's visa or granted for shorter periods initially, with extensions possible up to the five-year maximum through FRRO registration.
How can i convert tourist visa to Spouce visa in indian bangaloreHow can i convert tourist visa to Spouse visa in india bangalore
To convert your tourist visa to a Spouse (X) Visa in Bangalore, you must apply online via the e-FRRO portal, submit documents like your marriage certificate and Indian spouse's ID, get a police verification report, and attend an appointment at the FRRO/FRO in Bangalore for MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) approval, as tourist visas are generally not convertible, requiring an "onshore" conversion to an X-visa.
Is B1 visa is good for Foreigners in India
A B1 visa (Business Visitor) is excellent for foreigners visiting the United States (not India) for short-term, specific business activities like meetings, conferences, or contract negotiations, allowing multiple entries for up to six months per visit, but not for paid work or study; it's a flexible visa for short, temporary U.S. business trips, but securing it requires proving strong ties to your home country.
Why birth certificate appostalation is mandatry for children born out of India for X1 visa
Apostille on a child's birth certificate born abroad for an X1 (long-term Indian) visa is mandatory because the Apostille process (Hague Convention) authenticates the document's genuineness, making it legally recognized in India (a Hague member) for establishing identity, lineage, and fulfilling citizenship/visa requirements, proving the child's details are truthful for official records like OCI/Visa applications. It bypasses the lengthy embassy attestation, acting as a universal stamp of approval that the issuing authority (like a foreign Secretary of State) verified the document's authenticity, crucial for minor applicants.
What is Form C for the Indian FRRO
Form C for the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) is a mandatory online report that hosts (hotels, guesthouses, individuals, etc.) must submit within 24 hours of a foreign national arriving at their premises, notifying authorities about the foreigner's stay for security and tracking, effectively monitoring foreign movement in India. This helps ensure compliance with India's Foreigners Act for security purposes, with penalties for non-compliance.
Visa
1. As the service requested by me takes too much time, can I have my passport back while the Consulate processes my application?
Ans : Yes. Contact India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) with an application stating precise reason for seeking the passport back while your application is under process. You will need to furnish a copy of the relevant pages of your passport (including the pages where Japanese visa appears). You would need to resubmit your passport to IVAC two days before pick up time.
2. Who has to register with FRO / FRRO (Foreigners Registration Office / Foreigners Regional Registration Office)?
Ans : Persons of Indian Origin holding multiple entry X-visas, visiting India to meet relatives or for social purposes, are required to register with the FRO/FRRO within 14 days of first arrival only if they intend to stay continuously for more than six months. This registration is required during the first visit after the visa is issued. Subsequent travels using the same visa do not require registration. Children below the age of 16 years are exempt from this requirement. For holders of Student Visa, Medical Visa, Research Visa and Employment Visa, registration with FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival in India is necessary for visas with more than 180 days validity. In all other types of visas, registration is not required if each stay does not exceed 180 days.
3. Can Japanese nationals apply for Indian visa only in Japan and not in other Indian Embassies/Consulate in other countries?
Ans : No. They can apply at any Indian Embassy or Consulate, though time required and fee charged would be higher.
4. Can I take my personal pet such as dog, cat and bird to India?
Ans : Please check up position with the quarantine officers at the exit as well as entry airports.
5. Do I have to carry health certificate certifying that I am free from AIDS, etc. when I go to India?
Ans : No, you need not.
6. What kind of currency should I carry when I go to India?
Ans : All hard currencies like US$, Pound Sterling, French Frank, Japanese Yen are exchangeable in India.
7. Is urgent issue of visa possible?
Ans : Yes, but is decided based on the merits of the case.
8. I am an ordinary foreign citizen. Do I need a visa to go to India?
Ans : Yes. All foreign nationals barring those from Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives need visa to visit India.
9. What kind of visa do I need to go to India for sightseeing?
Ans : Tourist visa.
10. What are the requirements for applying for tourist visa?
Ans : Please refer to lists at Visa Services.
11. Can I extend tourist visa while staying in India?
Ans : No.
12. What will happen if I have to stay longer due to illness or some other unavoidable reason?
Ans : Please report your problem to the nearest Foreigners Registration Office. List of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices may be seen at addresses of FRROs.
RAP / PAP
13. Can I go anywhere in India if I have a valid tourist visa?
Ans : No. Even with a valid Indian visa, you will not be allowed to enter areas such as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, part of Sikkim, part of Himachal Pradesh, part of Uttar Pradesh (now Uttaranchal), part of Jammu & Kashmir, part of Rajasthan, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
14. What will I do to enter these areas?
Ans : In addition to the Indian visa, you need Restricted/Protected Area Permit (RAP/PAP) to enter these areas.
15. Can I enter all these areas with the RAP/PAP?
Ans : With RAP/PAP, you can enter only some parts of Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Nagaland, and Sikkim. (Please note that only tourist group of 4 and above can enter Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. Individual tourist, i.e. one member tourist, can enter Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Sikkim.)
16. What is the permissible period of stay in these areas where tourists are allowed to enter with Permit?
Ans : Manipur : 10 days; Mizoram : 10 days; Arunachal Pradesh : 10 days; Nagaland : 10 days; Andaman & Nicobar Islands : 30 days; and Sikkim : 15 days. Please note here that the period of stay covers date of entry into the area and date of exit from the area.
17. Do I have to pay fee for special Permit?
Ans : Yes, the fee for RAP is Yen 4,125 except for nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, North Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, South Africa, Uruguay, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan who are exempt from this fee)
18. Do I need to fill any special form for RAP/PAP?
Ans : Yes. Form is available and can be downloaded from this website under Forms.
19. Can I take my video camera or big camera to India for my personal use? What will I tell to the customs at the airport?
Ans : Yes, you can. Declare your video camera at the customs counter in the airport, that it is for your personal use and that you are going to bring it back when you return from India.
20. Can I change my tourist visa to student visa, business visa or any other visa after I reach India?
Ans : No.
21. What will be the validity of my tourist visa and how many entries can I make with my Indian tourist visa?
Ans : Six month multiple entries.
22. Is the validity of the Indian visa starting from the date of issue or from the date of entry into India?
Ans : From the date of issue.
23. Can I do some other thing such as joining Yoga class, do petty business, attending short courses, etc. after entering India with tourist visa?
Ans : No. For such cases, apply for appropriate visa.
Business Visa
24. What are the requirements for getting Indian business visa?
Ans : Please refer to list at Visa Services.
25. What is the usual validity of business visa?
Ans : Six months/One year multiple entry.
26. Can I stay continuously for one year in India with 1 year Business visa?
Ans : You are normally allowed to stay only up to 180 days at a stretch. However, if the length of intended stay is more than 180 days, you are required to register with FRRO.
27. Can I work in India if I enter India with business visa?
Ans : No.
28. Can I convert my Indian business visa into Employment visa, student visa or any other visa after entering India?
Ans : No.
29. Can I extend my business visa if it expires while I am in India?
Ans : No.
Student / Research Visa
30. What are the requirements for getting student or Research visa?
Ans : Please refer to list under Visa Services.
31. Is there any difference between Student Visa and Research Visa?
Ans : Yes. For student visa, you may directly approach IVAC. For a Research Visa, you should first go to the Indian Consulate and seek clearance from them. With the clearance from the Consulate, you can approach IVAC for grant of appropriate visa.
32. Can I change my college, institution or university on my own after reaching India with Student visa or Research visa?
Ans : No.
33. Can I extend my visa in India and join another course after completing the course for which I have initially obtained student/research visa?
Ans : You may clarify this from the educational authorities concerned and the nearest Foreigners Registration Office in India.
Miscellaneous
34. Can I send someone else to apply and pick up my VISA / Passport / Documents?
Ans : Yes. However, the one picking up the document on your behalf should carry the receipt issued at the time of depositing application plus a written authorization from the applicant.
35. What do I do if I have lost my receipt?
Ans : You will have to appear in person, declare in writing you have lost your receipt, produce some identity (like a driver’s license). If the designated officer is satisfied, your documents would be given to you.
36. Can I get service before the normal time?
Ans : We don’t guarantee but if your requirement (to be projected in writing) so merits, we will try to expedite the process.
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