From how I understand just a word of advice to everyone applying for OCI or using OCI miscellaneous service. VFS says to get two special delivery envelopes but as they give originals back on the spot they only use one even though they charge for 2 or 1 they charge £14-£16. Royal mail only cost £6.50...

Update: Timeline of my PIO to OCI application: Application Date: 22-DEC-2017 VFS Center: VFS Edinburgh Date of acknowledgment: 28-DEC-2017 Original docs Received: N/A Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED on 06/02/2018 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI: 07/02/2018 Document received At Edinburgh: ...

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You have been very helpful for everyone. Did you get your OCI yet?

Update: Timeline of my PIO to OCI application: Application Date: 22-DEC-2017 VFS Center: VFS Edinburgh Date of acknowledgment: 28-DEC-2017 Original docs Received: N/A Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED on 06/02/2018 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI: 07/02/2018 Document received At Edinburgh: ...

Paid £16 each for the DX envelopes for 4 family members. I should have bought Royal mail one's as it would have saved some money and apparently better service. Next time I will. They didn't even used the first one as there was no documents to return in my case due to PIO to OCI application they did...

Paid £16 each for the DX envelopes for 4 family members. I should have bought Royal mail one's as it would have saved some money and apparently better service. Next time I will.

Hi Guys Can someone please confirm when we submit documents in person, do we submit to the original vfs building where we submitted application or the Indian consulate(embassy) where it was sent by VFS?? PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON! where? Thanks Passport is to be submitted in person to the VFS Ce...

Hi Guys

Can someone please confirm when we submit documents in person, do we submit to the original vfs building where we submitted application or the Indian consulate(embassy) where it was sent by VFS??

PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON! where?

Thanks

Asked on Twitter and got the reply. Please Send, following details to oci.edinburgh@mea.gov.in In order to look into your case. 1. Date of application 2. Full name on British Passport 3. British passport Number 4. File No. as on OCI application Thanks for sharing this info, sent an email as I am wa...

Timeline of my OCI: Application Date: 22-DEC-2017 VFS Center: VFS Edinburgh Date of acknowledgment: 28-DEC-2017 Original docs Received: Documents Printing Status: Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI: Document received At London: PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED:

Hi I have recently applied to convert PIOs for the family to OCI. How long does it take for status to show on NIC website after the application is submitted at VFS? Timeline of my OCI: Application Date: 22/Dec/2017 VFS Center: VFS Edinburgh Date of acknowledgment: Original docs Received: Documents P...

Thanks for sharing.

Does anyone know what is the cost difference between VFS provided envelopes and royal mail?

For PIO to OCI, A4 size envelope is not required as we don't have to submit surrender passport letter.