Thank you so much dontringthebell I have submitted my application today. I am just wondering that when we download the application form after submission , do we only get the application not embedded documents that we uploaded ?? only the application, though one field does mention the fields applica...
Just a quick question , Previous passport which we send for surrender is ok or all old passpoer has to be uploaded ? Thanks in adviance . Only surrendered passport needs to be uploaded, it would carry stamp stating "acquired foreign nationality". Your previous passports would cary cancele...
Thanks. I did try calling - no one seems to answer. Gets redirected to voice mail which is full . Any particular number that I could call? If your travel falls under emergency category, you may call +44 7768 765 035 / 7739 363 521 even out of hours. Though this is strictly for emergency. You may ch...
Final question on this topic, my appointment is due in a few days! A few sources on the internet suggest I need 2 copies of all the supporting documents? is this true? its indeed good to cRry 2 copies for being safe. Usually one set of photocopies is submitted currently I will attend the appointmen...
Dear Members, I have few questions regarding OCI application. 1) At the moment I am on career break so officially unemployed , while filling in OCI form , I noticed that in Occupation category , unemployed status is not listed , I called VFS helpline and they asked me to put others in Occupation an...
I would be grateful for your advice on a very similar advice. I have updated my 6 year son's OCI last week on the OCI website. I uploaded his photo, his signature and then his new renewed British Passport (at age 5). I have received acknowledgement on email. - From the forum, I learn that we don't ...
I have updated my 6 year son's OCI last week on the OCI website. I uploaded his photo, his signature and then his new renewed British Passport (at age 5). I have received acknowledgement on email. - From the forum, I learn that we don't get a new OCI booklet. How will I know that he is OK to travel...
If I know this before I would had done the same. it has been 8 weeks since my application and I have not received my supporting documents from HMPO. Whenever I call HMPO they wanted to help me and transfer my calls. after transferring the calls the call gets disconnected and sometimes I wait for 3 ...
Thanks for your help its much appreciated .It completely makes sense to me . I am a permanent resident of UK as I hold an ILR I don't have any permanent residence in India the only address I have is my Aunt's . I was actually following this website https://www.nriguides.com/change-name-on-indian-pa...
Is it ok to surrender the Indian Passport first and then apply for the British passport using the cancelled Indian passport? Yes after naturalisation you can surrender indian passport and then obtain british passport, though its always handy to have one live passport. You would have to attach a let...
Hi dontringthebell, Thanks for you reply but on the HCI London website it says the procedure is to place to adverts one in India and One in U.K and also to get a notarised affidavit . However I have placed and advert in India but the deadline to place a public notice here in UK has passed for the l...
Many Thanks for sharing your experience in such detail - very helpful. I replicated what you did for minor OCI document upload. 'Previous Indian Passport' category is perhaps now called 'Indian Origin Proof'. Thanks for updating everyone For address proof, I uploaded council tax + parents driving l...
Hi Again Sorry have a few more questions Passport photo HAS to be in 2inch x 2inch format? These are quite expensive in the UK to produce! it is what it is Passport photo to be attached 1 on the application form, and the other on the Particulars form? or to be handed to the agent as a spare? carry ...
The passport surrender certificates I received for my 2 kids are in very poor condition - crumpled, almost torn in some areas and with dirt / ink marks indicating mishandling before the certificate was put into an envelope. Is this the norm and expected delivery quality? In any case, I had written ...
Thanks dontringthebell, "just to reiterate Mission is as per the jurisdiction of the Indian Mission your location falls under." I am based of London so it should be LONDON ? Because when I submitted my Surrender Certificate at Manchester had selected 'BIRMINGHAM' Thats interesting, per th...
Hi All, Iam asking behalf of my friend for OCI application doc , One of the documents asked is employment reference letter . Her husband is working on contracting IT Job via umbrella company -so that he can get a letter as proof of the working. But she is not working -does any one can advice what s...
thanks very much. Am I correct when submitting to Belfast , I need to select : Place of Submission : IRELAND Mission : DUBLIN just to reiterate Mission is as per the jurisdiction of the Indian Mission your location falls under. DECLARATION SECTION For Minors Just need to fill in my details *Applica...
thanks very much. Am I correct when submitting to Belfast , I need to select : Place of Submission : IRELAND Mission : DUBLIN no mission is as per where you live as in london, birmingham edinburgh etc DECLARATION SECTION For Minors Just need to fill in my details *Application for Minor Child I will...
Dear @dontringthebell et al - thank you for this helpful thread explaining your experience for the OCI appointment day. I've couple of question for earlier phases though hoping you may provide some clarifications on these - 1) I've applied for British passports 10 days back and still don't have tho...
Hi All, I have submitted my Indian passport application online and got an appointment date in May, The name on my previous passport is Surname as First name and First name as Surname and also my surname is spelt wrong. I want to change this as all my documents and birth certificate are with my corr...
Hello Members, I have filled in below in the application form : 10. Present Nationality UNITED KINGDOM 11. Whether holding dual nationality No 12. Previous Nationality of Applicant NA Is NA correct ' Previous Nationality of Applicant' ? Or should it be INDIAN ? If you held Indian Nationality previo...
