N_W_G wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:27 am
RRaman_Vrin wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:44 pm
Recently went to the London VFS last week, and they recommend doing it 10-15 days in advance of travel . I also may need to do this if the OCI doesn't come in time for my planned travel.
Anyone know how long the OCI is taking for applications made in mid/end Jan 2022?
Hope that helps.
I recognize this is an OCI thread and not a visa thread but since most people are concerned about timing - I applied for my minor son's OCI today at the VFS Goswell centre and asked about tourist visa turnaround times. Was told 3-5 working days (which is shorter than what was told to RRaman_Vrin but as always, it's better to assume it takes longer!). I haven't actually applied for the tourist visa for my son since his OCI should come in well in time for our trip to India in April. However, I will be applying for a tourist visa in March for myself once I have surrendered my Indian passport
Thanks NWG - Yes they said 4-6 weeks for OCI - maybe more.
And 10-15 days when i went and asked about Tourist Visa. Good to know it is much quicker now.
My OCI Timelime for VFS Goswell is as follows for anyone who finds this helpful -
Application Date - 27 Jan 2022
Date of Acknowledgement - 28 Jan 2022
Received Document Originals back - 01 Feb 2022
OCI Application Status - Under Process
I have a flight for 12 March so am hoping it comes by then as that is exactly 6 weeks.
Has anyone's taken much longer than that?
Thanks