OCI Services

Overview

INFORMATION

The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and Citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously.

Advantages of obtaining OCI Card

Registered OCIs shall be entitled to following benefits:

• Multiple entry lifelong visa
• Residence Permit to stay in India without limits for any purpose, including employment and education
• Benefits in economic, financial & educational fields.
• Right to purchase residential and commercial properties.
• High interest rates in Indian bank deposits (currently upto 6% on savings accounts and 7.5% on fixed deposits).
• Opportunity to pursue professions as academics, doctors, architects, engineers, chartered accountants etc in India
• Valid identification document in all states

Any further benefits to OCIs will be notified by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) under section 7B (1) of the Citizenship Act,1955.

A person registered as OCI is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she is registered as OCI for five years and has been residing in India for one year out of the preceding five years before making the application.

Who is eligible?

1. All foreign citizens whose ancestor was eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of the commencement of Indian Constitution in 1950 (Eg: Persons from Surinami-Hindustani community) upto 6th Generation.
2. A person, who is a child or a grandchild or great grandchild of an Indian citizen; or
3. Minor child, whose atleast one parent is a citizen of India or an OCI card holder
4. Anyone who was previously a citizen of India; or
5. spouse of an Indian citizen or an OCI cardholder and whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the application:

Provided that for the eligibility of registration as an OCI Cardholder, such spouse shall be subjected to prior security clearance by a competent authority in India:

Provided further that no person, who or either of whose parents or grandparents or great grandparents is or had been a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh or such other country as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall be eligible for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.

Foreign spouse whose Indian spouse has died

Foreign spouse whose Indian spouse is no more can apply for OCI card subject to the condition that the foreign spouse has not re-married another foreigner. In this case, the details of child/children born out of wedlock with the Indian spouse, properties acquired by such married couple in either of their name, etc. are required to be provided by the applicant. It may please be noted that if the foreign national gets remarried to another foreigner after issuance of OCI card, he/she is not eligible for OCI card. In that case, he/she will be required to present him/herself before the Indian Mission/FRRO concerned for cancellation of OCI card. In case of re-marriage to another citizen of India or an OCI cardholder, the person concerned will have to submit fresh application for grant of OCI card.

The foreign national children of such Indian national who is no more are entitled to OCI card as per section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 on the basis of their Indian origin. Such children holding PIO card are also be eligible to apply for OCI card in lieu of PIO card.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Download instructions:

• All our forms are provided in PDF format.
• In order to view, download and print these forms, you would require the software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Please click here to download the software.

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

OCI Registration

Please upload all the requested documents to the OCI portal. Before uploading, self-attest each document in bold letters and include the following statement:

“This is a true copy of the original.”

Also mention your full name, place, and date on each document.

Required Documents:

• OCI Online Application (Parts A & B) – https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/ printed and duly signed
• Swiss / Foreign Passport – copy of signature page
• Surrendered / Cancelled Indian Passport – front and back pages including cancelled endorsement
• Surrender / Renunciation Certificate of Indian citizenship
• Naturalization Certificate (Einbürgerungsurkunde / Bürgerrechtsnachweis)
• Swiss Residence Permit – copy (except Swiss nationals)
• Copy of Spouse’s Passport, Swiss Residence Permit, and Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Two recent colour photographs –
  • 50×50 mm,
  • 80% face coverage,
  • neutral background
• No Criminal Record Certificate/ Strafregisterauszug (for applicants aged 18+) – original, issued by Federal Office of Justice
• Proof of Residence – original Meldebestätigung issued by Swiss authorities
• Notarized affidavit (if there is a change of name/surname in the foreign passport)

Payment Details:

Pay VF SERVICES (UK) Limited via E-Banking
IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or generate QR code https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Additional Documents for Minors & OCI based on parents:

• Copy of parents’ OCI cards (first and last pages) Copy of parents’ passports (first and last pages) Copy of parents’ residence permits (first and last pages) for Minors / OCI based on parents
• Birth Certificate Apostille (required for all countries except Switzerland) for Minors / OCI based on parents
• Both parents sign self-attested documents with: “This is a true copy of the original”
• Joint Declaration / Parental Consent for Minors
• No objection letter for Minors
• Copy of Military Service Certificate (Dienstpflicht / Militärdienst) OCI based on parents (if applicable)

Note-

• All documents must be properly uploaded on the OCI Portal, clear, and self-attested with the statement:

“This is a true copy of the original.”

• Ensure that all information in the application form matches the supporting documents exactly. Any discrepancy may lead to the application not being submitted.
• Applicants aged 12 to 70 years must submit biometrics in person at the VFS counters. Postal applications are not accepted.
• Please ensure that both parents have self-attested the documents for the minor. Additionally, include your full name, place, and date on each document.
• Bring all uploaded documents with you when visiting the VFS center.

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required

All documents as per checklist to be uploaded on the website while filling in the application form.

Photo Specifications

Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

• Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
• Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
• Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
• The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
• Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
• Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
• Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
• If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
• Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

Please note due to the delay in processing OCI applications, in case you need to travel urgently you should apply for a visa.

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining an OCI card is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of an OCI application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

Representatives of Embassy of India and VFS Global takes no responsibility on the delays/rejections caused by incorrect photo/signature specifications uploaded by applicant. Applicants are strongly advised to comply with the photo-signature specifications indicated in the Government website to avoid any inconvenience on processing time.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants have to apply by online registration through Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website. As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, The Hague, VF Services Netherlands Limited has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Access the Indian Government OCI application form

Instructions to fill in the online visa application form

• Applicants need to fill Part-A and Part-B of the application online. Please select The Hague station at the time of filling the form.
• You must upload your photo, signature and other supporting douments
• Once the application is filled, the registration number (NLDT….) will be generated by the system and then you will need to print and sign it ready for submission in your selected application centre.
• For each family application Part-B is common to all applicants of the family up to a maximum of four. Separate applications are required for any other additional members.

Frequent errors / Important Information

• You should not to use any special characters or punctuation in any questions on the form: these could lead to errors during the processing of your application.
• Where names of people are asked (parents, grandparents, spouse) please ensure to write their full name and not just the first name or surname.
• No manual corrections should be made on the application form. In case of a mistake you will be required to fill a new form or modify the existing one online. Applicant will be responsible for any wrong entries in the application form
• Full signature in the box should be provided in case of major. In case of minor applicants his/her thumb impression (left hand thumb for male & right hand thumb for female) or signature of the minor applicant should be provided.
• Applicants must fill all the columns as per entries made in their passports.
• It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information or to suppress material information when applying for OCI.
• Re-issuance of OCI is mandatory every time passport is renewed up to the age of 20 years, and again after attaining the age of 50 years in view of frequent biological change in facial features in these age groups.

Please note that if the supporting documents provided are not satisfactory, the applicant will be asked to provide more documentary evidence.

Additional Forms

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Overview

OCI Card Re-Issue is for applicants currently holding an OCI Card which needs to be renewed for the following reasons:

• Change in the passport number
• Change in personal particulars
• Loss or damage of OCI Card
• The following OCI guidelines have been in force since 2005:
• OCI card needs to be re-issued each time a new passport is acquired by the cardholder up to the age of 20 years.
• OCI card is advised to be re-issued once on acquiring a new passport after completing 50 years of age.
• Re-issuance of OCI card is not required each time a passport is issued to a cardholder between 21 and 50 years of age.

For conversion of PIO to OCI

1. Indian Immigration will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards (including handwritten ones) along with valid foreign passport, as valid travel document till December 31, 2025, instead of earlier deadline of December 31, 2024.
2. Indian Immigration Check Post(s) will continue to consider all PIO cards (which were valid as on January 9, 2015) valid for exit from/entry into India till December 31, 2025. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime, any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Posts.
3. All PIO cardholders (handwritten and machine-readable) are meanwhile advised to convert their PIO card to OCI card before this deadline.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Download instructions:

• All our forms are provided in PDF format.
• In order to view, download and print these forms, you would require the software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Please click here to download the software.

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

	OCI MISCELLANEOUS (TRANSFER & RE-ISSUE)
	RE-ISSUE OF OCI CARDS DUE TO ISSUANCE OF NEW FOREIGN PASSPORTS TO OCI CARDHOLDERS

All documents as per checklist to be uploaded on the website while filling up the application form.

OCI MISCELLANEOUS (TRANSFER & RE-ISSUE)

All documents as per checklist to be uploaded on the website while filling up the application form.

Applicants aged 12 to 70 years are required to submit biometrics in person at the VFS counters. Postal applications are not accepted.

Please upload all the requested documents to the OCI portal. Before uploading, self-attest each document in bold letters and include the following statement:

“This is a true copy of the original.”

Also mention your full name, place, and date on each document.

Required Documents

• OCI Online Application (Parts A & B) – https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/ Printed and duly signed
• Swiss / Foreign Passport – Copy of signature page
• OCI Card – Copy of front and back pages
• Marriage Certificate Apostille (Auszug aus dem Eheregister) – All pages, if surname changed after marriage
• Swiss Residence Permit – Copy (except Swiss nationals)
• Spouse’s Passport / Swiss Residence Permit / OCI Card – Copy (if applicable)
• Naturalization Certificate – Copy (if there is a change of nationality)
• Two recent colour photographs
  • Size: 50 × 50 mm
  • 80% face coverage
  • Neutral background
• Proof of Residence – Meldebestätigung issued by Swiss authorities
• Notarized Affidavit – If there is a change of name / surname in the foreign passport

Payment Details

Pay to “VF SERVICES (UK) Limited”, Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN: CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X. Optional QR payment: https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

• Application Centre Submission: Pay at submission via
  • Credit/Debit card (Postcard & American Express not accepted)
  • Cash

Note-

• All documents must be properly uploaded on the OCI Portal., clear, and self-attested with the statement: “This is a true copy of the original.”
• Ensure that all information in the application form matches the supporting documents exactly. Any discrepancy may lead to the application not being submitted.
• Applicants aged 12 to 70 years must submit biometrics in person at the VFS counters. Postal applications are not accepted.
• Signed covering letter stating the reason for re-issue of the OCI card.
• Bring all uploaded documents with you when visiting the VFS center.

RE-ISSUE OF OCI CARDS DUE TO ISSUANCE OF NEW FOREIGN PASSPORTS TO OCI CARDHOLDERS

• If the OCI card was issued before the holder turned 20 it must be reissued after turning 20.
• OCI cards issued after the age of 20 do not require reissue.
• Physical reissue is required in cases of
  • Loss or damage of the OCI card.
  • Changes in personal particulars such as name or nationality.
  • Correction of errors in card details e.g., incorrect name date of birth or other printed particulars.

Examples of changes requiring reissue

• Legal name change
• Change in nationality
• Errors in core personal details printed on the card

NEW FOREIGN PASSPORTS TO OCI CARDHOLDERS

• When a new passport is issued OCI cardholders must update passport details online via the OCI Miscellaneous Services portal within three months this does not require physical reissue OCI Portal Link https://ociservices.gov.in
• OCI Card holder must upload new passport, recent photo, foreign spouse of an Indian citizen must upload additional documents: declaration of subsisting marriage along with the Indian spouse’s passport or OCI card of the OCI spouse
• Visit OCI Miscellaneous Services to upload the documents; no physical submission to VFS is required
• No OCI card re-issue is required; travel is allowed using the existing OCI card with the old passport and the new passport
• Once approved, new passport details are updated in OCI records

Important:

• For the one-time reissue after turning 20 holders whose OCI was issued before age 20 must visit VFS for biometric submission follow the re-issue procedure
• All documents uploaded on the OCI Portal must be self-attested
• Ensure all details in the form are correctly filled
• Contact VFS if further clarification is required

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required.

Photo Specifications

Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

• Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
• Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
• Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
• The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
• Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
• Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
• Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
• If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
• Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

Please note due to the delay in processing OCI applications, in case you need to travel urgently you should apply for a visa.

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining an OCI card is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their OCI cards with a few days gap.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of an OCI application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

Representatives of Embassy of India and VFS Global takes no responsibility on the delays/rejections caused by incorrect photo/signature specifications uploaded by applicant. Applicants are strongly advised to comply with the photo-signature specifications indicated in the Government website to avoid any inconvenience on processing time.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants have to apply by online registration through Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website. As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, The Hague, VF Services Netherlands Limited has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Joint declaration & parental consent for minor

No objection letter for OCI minor

Joint declaration of subsisting marriage

Mandatory declaration of surrender of Indian voter ID and ration card

Instructions to fill in the online visa application form

• Applicants need to fill Part-A and Part-B of the application online. Please select The Hague station at the time of filling the form.
• You must upload your photo, signature and other supporting douments
• Once the application is filled, the registration number (NLDT….) will be generated by the system and then you will need to print and sign it ready for submission in your selected application centre.
• For each family application Part-B is common to all applicants of the family up to a maximum of four. Separate applications are required for any other additional members.

Frequent errors / Important Information

• You should not to use any special characters or punctuation in any questions on the form: these could lead to errors during the processing of your application.
• Where names of people are asked (parents, grandparents, spouse) please ensure to write their full name and not just the first name or surname.
• No manual corrections should be made on the application form. In case of a mistake you will be required to fill a new form or modify the existing one online. Applicant will be responsible for any wrong entries in the application form
• Full signature in the box should be provided in case of major. In case of minor applicants his/her thumb impression (left hand thumb for male & right hand thumb for female) or signature of the minor applicant should be provided.
• Applicants must fill all the columns as per entries made in their passports.
• It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information or to suppress material information when applying for OCI.
• Re-issuance of OCI is mandatory every time passport is renewed up to the age of 20 years, and again after attaining the age of 50 years in view of frequent biological change in facial features in these age groups.

Please note that if the supporting documents provided are not satisfactory, the applicant will be asked to provide more documentary evidence.

Additional Forms

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Overview

PIO Alert

PIO Scheme has been withdrawn and merged with OCI scheme.

Applications for replacement can be filled up using the web links:

https://ociservices.gov.in/

1. Indian Immigration will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards (including handwritten ones) along with valid foreign passport, as valid travel document till December 31, 2025, instead of earlier deadline of December 31, 2024.
2. Indian Immigration Check Post(s) will continue to consider all PIO cards (which were valid as on January 9, 2015) valid for exit from/entry into India till December 31, 2025. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime, any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Posts.
3. All PIO cardholders (handwritten and machine-readable) are meanwhile advised to convert their PIO card to OCI card before this deadline.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Download instructions:

• All our forms are provided in PDF format.
• In order to view, download and print these forms, you would require the software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Please click here to download the software.

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Print OCI Registration Checklist

All documents as per checklist to be uploaded on the website while filling up the application form.

Photo Specifications

Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

• Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
• Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
• Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
• The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
• Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
• Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
• Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
• If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
• Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

Please note due to the delay in processing OCI applications, in case you need to travel urgently you should apply for a visa.

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining an OCI card is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their OCI cards with a few days gap.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of an OCI application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

Representatives of Embassy of India and VFS Global takes no responsibility on the delays/rejections caused by incorrect photo/signature specifications uploaded by applicant. Applicants are strongly advised to comply with the photo-signature specifications indicated in the Government website to avoid any inconvenience on processing time.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants have to apply by online registration through Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website. As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, The Hague, VF Services Netherlands Limited has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Access the Indian Government OCI application form

Instructions to fill in the online visa application form

• Applicants need to fill Part-A and Part-B of the application online. Please select The Hague station at the time of filling the form.
• You must upload your photo, signature and other supporting douments
• Once the application is filled, the registration number (NLDT….) will be generated by the system and then you will need to print and sign it ready for submission in your selected application centre.
• For each family application Part-B is common to all applicants of the family up to a maximum of four. Separate applications are required for any other additional members.

Frequent errors / Important Information

• You should not to use any special characters or punctuation in any questions on the form: these could lead to errors during the processing of your application.
• Where names of people are asked (parents, grandparents, spouse) please ensure to write their full name and not just the first name or surname.
• No manual corrections should be made on the application form. In case of a mistake you will be required to fill a new form or modify the existing one online. Applicant will be responsible for any wrong entries in the application form
• Full signature in the box should be provided in case of major. In case of minor applicants his/her thumb impression (left hand thumb for male & right hand thumb for female) or signature of the minor applicant should be provided.
• Applicants must fill all the columns as per entries made in their passports.
• It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information or to suppress material information when applying for OCI.
• Re-issuance of OCI is mandatory every time passport is renewed up to the age of 20 years, and again after attaining the age of 50 years in view of frequent biological change in facial features in these age groups.

Please note that if the supporting documents provided are not satisfactory, the applicant will be asked to provide more documentary evidence.

Additional Forms

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.