![]() Q: Are foreign military personnel of Indian origin eligible for OCI cards?Ī: No, foreign military personnel either in service or retired are not entitled for grant of OCI. Minor children whose both parents are citizens of India or one of whose parents is a citizen of India are eligible to apply for an OCI Card. Is my spouse entitled to an OCI Card? What about my children?Ī: Yes, the spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an Overseas Citizen of India cardholder registered under section 7A and whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the application, can apply for an OCI card. Q: My spouse is a foreign national of non-Indian origin. 260-OCI dated 29 th January, 2015 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has decided that, all immigration authorities in India will not insist on production of the foreign passport containing the 'U' Visa Sticker in the case of OCI Cardholders while they enter/exit India and the immigration clearance will be granted based on production of just the valid OCI card, accompanied by a valid passport (which may not have the U visa sticker). Q: Can I travel to India with just my OCI Card, or should I also carry the passport which contains the ‘U’ Visa (OCI Visa)?Ī: No need to carry the passport which contains the U visa, Vide circular No. ![]() It takes 2-3 working days to issue Renunciation Certificate (excluding VFS mailing time). You can apply for renunciation certificate through VFS website. Q: Is a Renunciation Certificate compulsory before I apply for an OCI Card? What is the procedure to apply for a Renunciation Certificate? How long does it take to issue it?Ī: Yes, a Renunciation Certificate is compulsory before applying for an OCI card. Am I required to convert this to an OCI Card? Will my PIO Card be valid beyond the conversion deadline?Ī: Yes, the date for submission of applications for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of PIO card online has been extended till 31 st December 2021. If the applicant, or his/her parents or grand-parents have ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for an OCI card. After partition, they briefly held Pakistani citizenship before moving to the United States. Q: I am a person of Indian origin as my parents were born in undivided India before partition. Q: I have recently acquired a new passport do I need to re-issue my OCI card?Ī: OCI Card renewal is only required once after acquiring a new passport after turning 20 years of age Domestic Violence | Deserted Indian Women.India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians.Attestation of Death Document/Carrying of Ashes.IndiaConnect Initiative: India Corporate Internship.Guidelines for adoption of Indian children.Renunciation of Indian Citizenship & Surrender of Indian Passport.Instructions to Convert PIO card to OCI Card.OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cards.Journalist Visas / Documentary Filming in India.Guidelines for Commissioning of Surrogacy in India.agencies or technology areas applying for visa to visit India Guidelines for individuals working in designated U.S.Public Notice on visa outsourcing to VFS.Statement of Need Certificates for Medical Doctors.Power of Attorney / Affidavits relating to Property or Financial Matters.PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) - Foreign Nationals.PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) - Indian Nationals.NORI (No Obligation to Return to India).International Driving Permit (IDP) Renewal.Birth Certificate or non Availability of Birth Certificate.Apply through Normal Miscellaneous Mode.Affidavit for Childs Passport to be issued in India.Apply through SEWA- Indian Consular Services System.Emergency Travel Document (Emergency Certificate - EC).Global Entry Program (GEP) For Indian Nationals.Public Advisory on Urgent Re-issuance of Passport.Consulate General of India, San Francisco, California
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