@BashirB - please see below reference: https://ociservices.gov.in/ Miscellaneous Service for existing OCI Card Holder In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can s...

Hi, I hope you got answer to your question? reference: https://ociservices.gov.in/ Miscellaneous Service for existing OCI Card Holder In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI c...

For other benefit, we submitted OCI application for our child. Birth certificate of the child is required, but birth certificate of parents is not required, which will be required if applying onthe basis of GRAND parents India origin, I hope that helps.

I also had same questions so I spoke to vfs global on phone, who confirmed, UK Born child's UK birth certificate need not be apostles or endorsed. Also, parents birth certificate is not required if applying on basis of parents India origin, birth certificates are required when applying on basis of G...

Hi, I and my wife both are now British citizens and have OCI, we are applying for OCI for our newborn child, I have filled the online application form, In the documents upload it mentions that in relationship documents we need to upload child birth certificate and further parents birth certificate! ...

Hi, I need help to apply OCI for new born baby, born in U.K. I and my wife both are from India origin, now we are UK citizens, hold UK Passport and have OCI. The baby is now born in the UK, and I am looking to apply for child OCI. Please help me with below queries. 1) my understanding is my child is...

My OCI docs have been received in London. Should I book an online appointment to submit my passport & prepaid envelope or can I walk in directly with the required documents? Please can someone clarify :?: You need to book appointment online with VFS Global Are you sure that we need to book the ...

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My OCI docs have been received in London. Should I book an online appointment to submit my passport & prepaid envelope or can I walk in directly with the required documents? Please can someone clarify

You need to book appointment online with VFS Global

Greetings, My British Citizenship application is approved and I am attending the ceremony in 2 weeks time. Also planning to travel to India soon so looking for guidance how to proceed to get OCI as soon as possible. I believe I have to follow below sequence: 1) Attend the ceremony, get the citizens...

Hi, http://passportindia.gov.in/ is for applications in India.
If you are surrendering Indian passport in the UK, you need to use VFS Global:
http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/Surrender.html

Hi, Please check VFS Global website, you can also call VFS helpline to clarify your queries.
You can book appointment using link from "How to Apply".
Form and documents required information available at:
http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/Surrender.html
I hope it helps. Thanks

Dear Friends, I am British Citizen and my son is Australian citizen (Australian passport holder), he is visiting me in the UK and we are planning to visit few places in Europe and then coming back to UK and after few weeks my son will return to Australia. Please advise if multiple entries into UK on...

Anyone able to confirm please ? Thanks

Please help and advise:
1_ to confirm if 3 months grace period is allowed even after receiving UK passport.
2_ if I surrender Indian passport in India will I need Exit permit to leave India on UK passport.

Many thanks

one more question please:
If I travel to India on Indian passport in 3 months grace period and surrender Indian Passport in India, Do I need Exit permit / Exit visa to leave India on UK passport ? Please advise, many thanks.

Many thanks for your help and quick reply CR001, I am slightly confused and wanted to confirm if grace period can be used after receiving UK passport? or if the grace period is only for 3 months after citizenship certificate date but only IF have not received UK passport? kindly confirm. If possible...

Greetings, I have recently acquired british citizen ship, returned ILR BRP to Home Office and also received UK passport, I need to travel to India: Can I use 3 months grace period to travel to India after receiving UK passport? Can I travel from London to India using Indian passport within 3 months ...

Hi Amit, I have got UK passport, also sent ILR BRP to Home office.
will there be problem while exiting UK or entering India if I can travel to India using Indian passport in grace period and then travel back using UK passport ?

Hi Amit, I have exactly same questions, I hope you know it now and have experienced, can you please suggest? Thanks

VFS Global and High commission confirmed that Surrender certificate or at least receipt of surrender is prerequisite to apply for any kind of Indian visa for those who were Indian unless that have travelled before with non India passport with Indian visa. I have acquired british citizen ship, return...

I applied for passport renewal in London, and I received new passport in 1 week. I had no updates required. If you need any change (change in address, add spouse name,..etc) you need to provide proof, like marriage certificate, spouse passport. I believe if you do not have your husband passport in o...

Above sequence is fine. I just spoke to UK VFS Global to check if we can surrender Indian Passport in India. Their response is after becoming British citizen we need to surrender Indian passport in the UK only, after which we can apply for visitor visa / OCI. I am surprised to hear that you can't ev...

Greetings, My British Citizenship application is approved and I am attending the ceremony in 2 weeks time. Also planning to travel to India soon so looking for guidance how to proceed to get OCI as soon as possible. I believe I have to follow below sequence: 1) Attend the ceremony, get the citizensh...

I received letter from home office for biometrics which said: "There is a balance of fee outstanding on your application. If you have not paid the full fee and enrolled your biometric within the specified timescales, your application may be rejected as invalid. Your application will not be cons...

Hi, I have applied for citizenship for me and my wife through NCS appointment on 21 March. Home office charged 1 fees of 1236, I also checked with bank, only one transaction of 1236 was attempted, nothing declined by the bank. Today I received 2 letters for both of us dated 31 March to get the biom...