OCI Application - supporting documents

[ashwini_k]

I will be applying for my OCI application after receiving my UK naturalisation. I have also recently applied and received my surrender certificate.

The VFS website mentions birth certificate in the list of supporting documents and I do not have my birth certificate with me. Is this a mandatory document required for the application?

I would appreciate if you could let me know.

[alien.uk]

Almost in the same situation as you but possibly 3 more weeks to get my passport.
I also don't have any of the certificates mentioned in the VFS

Domicile
Birth
School leaving
Names on the Land document

Enquired a friend who applied in London last month. He didn't provide these documents it seems.

Strange contradiction, I am going to speak to him today, If I get more information , I will post here,.

[ashwini_k]

Thanks!

I spoke to a couple of friends and they have not provided the birth certificate. It seems the vfs have said that if you include the surrender certificate then birth certificate not required. Which makes sense, since the Indian passport had DOB and place. But leave it to Indian high commission to make each form/interaction, which should not be very complex, complex. Must be some sadistic Babu sitting at his desk drinking chai and thinking of ways to make life more complicated for normal ppl.