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by dontringthebell
Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Taking husband's surname 15 years after marriage - Indian passport change
Replies: 11
Views: 1910
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Re: Taking husband's surname 15 years after marriage - Indian passport change

15 years after marriage I am planning to start using my husband's surname and also want to get my surname changed my Indian passport. Can I use my original marriage certificate to request this change in the passport? Yes that is the only document they would require. You may write a letter siting yo...
by dontringthebell
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396180
Mood:
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Re: Surrendring Indian passport

jayeshkaushik wrote:
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:19 pm
Thank you for your swift reply.

Just one more query, do we need to print online application form on both sides of paper or at one side only? there is no true or wright answer to these questions, choose the lesser evil, simply put print one side.

Regards
Jayesh
by dontringthebell
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Entering India with passport expiring in 4 months
Replies: 4
Views: 1241
Mood:
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Re: Entering India with passport expiring in 4 months

by dontringthebell
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Entering India with passport expiring in 4 months
Replies: 4
Views: 1241
Mood:
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Re: Entering India with passport expiring in 4 months

Hi All, My son's passport is expiring in Apr 2022 and he holds UK passport with OCI. He needs to travel to India for 10 days and will return to UK in Dec 2021. The options are, 1. Get a new UK passport in one week - This will require OCI to be reissued which is not possible in the given timelines. ...
by dontringthebell
Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application - Walkin at London VFS ?
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Mood:
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Re: OCI application - Walkin at London VFS ?

tier2GenBot1 wrote:
Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:01 am
Hi ,

Has anyone tried to Walkin at VFS london centres for new OCI applications ?
Do they allow walkins or appointments are must ?
Appointments are must!
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396180
Mood:
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Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi, I have a surrender appointment in couple of days for myself, wife and 2 children. I am planning to go on my own because it is 300 miles away from our home. I have few queries if anyone can answer them please. - Can I go and surrender Indian passports on everyone’s behalf? yes - I will take a de...
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

konda.manasa wrote:
Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:43 am
I have recently got British Passport. I have booked appointment but where can I find link to the application for indian passport surrender in uk?

Please advise.
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/in ... n-passport
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396180
Mood:
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Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused on the signature part. I have appointment in a few days to surrender my kid's Indian passports and not planning to take them to the appointment. What does the below mean? Should I get my 11 and 4 year old kids signature/thumb impression? yes or they may simply write ...
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)
Replies: 17
Views: 3717
Mood:
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Re: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)

Thank you, dontringthebell. - County falling in Birmingham jurisdiction, is walk in service an option? Appointment availability is in weeks time You would have to check with VFS Birmingham - Assuming application to be printed coloured? yes - Signature and photograph to be uploaded while application...
by dontringthebell
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

*UPDATE* Date Of Acknowledgment 24-SEP-2021 Documents received back (passport and birth cert) 24-SEP 2021 Registration Status at Mission BIRMINGHAM OCI Application Status UNDER-PROCESS Document Printing Status: PROCESSED ON 27/10/2021 Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI ON 28/10/2021 Document recei...
by dontringthebell
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:42 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I have two questions. 1. My daughter has completed 5 years, so she got a new British passport, but when I tried to renew her OCI card, as it has her baby photo last year, I was told there is no need for new OCI card until the age of 20 years, a sling as the British passport accompanies her old OCI ...
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI applied 14th Oct- original not received back yet, worried
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Mood:
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Re: OCI applied 14th Oct- original not received back yet, worried

sorry, but in your experience, you know what was the tel number of CGI Birmingham. I am trying as mentioned on website. Tried many many times now. :( 0044 - 07405158288 (mobile, always get message, voice mail is full) 0121 236 1556 (line busy) 0121 212 0467 (no one pickup) Write to this address wit...
by dontringthebell
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI applied 14th Oct- original not received back yet, worried
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Mood:
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Re: OCI applied 14th Oct- original not received back yet, worried

sorry, but in your experience, you know what was the tel number of CGI Birmingham. I am trying as mentioned on website. Tried many many times now. :( 0044 - 07405158288 (mobile, always get message, voice mail is full) 0121 236 1556 (line busy) 0121 212 0467 (no one pickup) Try this number on whatsa...
by dontringthebell
Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI - Apply individually or as a family?
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Mood:
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Re: OCI - Apply individually or as a family?

Hey guys, I have two questions if you could help please... 1) Due to personal circumstances, I am having to apply for OCI so that I can travel to India. I have a wife and two kids. Could I apply individually for simplicity sake now and then sort others out later? yes you can OR that is not advisabl...
by dontringthebell
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)
Replies: 17
Views: 3717
Mood:
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Re: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)

Thank you, dontringthebell. For Grey bags from royalmail (special delivery bags), are those to be paid upfront with set weight decided (100g or 500g) or just free bags submitted with application and fees to be paid at VFS, please? pay at post office. I used 100gm ones. Royal mail has 3 sizes, A5, A...
by dontringthebell
Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396180
Mood:
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Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi there, wondering what Passport Number to use when booking the appointment on the HCI portal for the Surrender of Indian Passport? Indian Passport Number, British Passport details are to be mentioned in the form Surrender the Indian Passport after naturalisation and received the British Passport ...
by dontringthebell
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Mood:
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Re: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.

by dontringthebell
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Mood:
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Re: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.

What does miscellaneous service process involve? mentioned above Is it just filling an online form? depends whether you want to update or need new booklet. Again when you need new booklet depends on change in printed particulars Or does one have to get appointment to VFS, provide documents, get new...
by dontringthebell
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Mood:
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Re: Should one change OCI after getting UK passport, original passport still valid.

OCI was issued originally with a passport of country other than UK. This passport number is in the OCI document. Since then the individual has acquired UK citizenship. Both countries support dual citizenship, so both passports are still valid. Both passports have not expired.Do we need to apply / u...
by dontringthebell
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Mosh123 wrote:
Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:04 am
Thanks - will leave it for next week then.

What’s the email address to email to chase? As I applied in Bradford and the office on status says mission Birmingham ? inf.birmingham@mea.gov.in
by dontringthebell
Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi Forum, i wanted to know the timescales nowadays of receiving a OCI card? I applied at Bradford office on Wednesday 22 September 2021. Online status is as follows: Date Of Acknowledgment 24-SEP-2021 Documents received back (passport and birth cert) 24-SEP 2021 Registration Status at Mission BIRMI...
by dontringthebell
Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Please do, I had a similar experience I my family's case, my & my wife's application was processed and dispatched he'd first and then my daughters later .... you may check on the timeliness thread. All three applications were submitted the same day. Thanks dontringthebell, strangely after sendi...
by dontringthebell
Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)
Replies: 17
Views: 3717
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: OCI Query (Minor born outside India)

Thank you, dontringthebell. I was able to book the appointment through HCI website, had to find an appointment in the jurisdiction the county belongs to, which had appointments after 4 weeks' time. I haven't received any confirmation on email, it just says on the website that the appointment booked...
by dontringthebell
Sun Oct 17, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi all, I have applied for a oci renewal as I am 50+ and I have a new British passport. My application was acknowledged on 14th September. When checking the OCI status report today I get the following message: “Your application has been acknowledged by competent authorities. It is under considerati...
by dontringthebell
Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1610230
Mood:
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Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

sudhabharatan wrote:
Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:51 pm
To whom did you send this email to ? can you share the email id ? Info.london@mea.gov.in
you must write to them.