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by geriatrix » Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:14 am
You don't need a NOC, but a sworn affidavit.
Here's how it worked for acquaintance who applied some months back:
You'll need the relevant pages of the passport (personal details and vignette page or BRP) of the parent present / residing in the UK.
1. Be at HCI, London, before 12pm and get a token for "consular services".
2. Go the consular services counter (no. 1, IIRC) and ask for a sworn affidavit form.
3. Fill up the form (to be signed by the parent present / residing in UK).
4. When your token number is called, submit the form along with parent passport pages (and BRP, if applicable) and the associated fees.
5. You'll be given a receipt. Enquire when to collect the affidavit (usually same day in the second half).
Collect the sworn affidavit on the date and time given, upon presentation of the receipt.
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