OCI Application Step-by-Step Process | How to Apply for OCI Card | Complete Guide
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- Are you looking to apply for an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card? Look no further! In this comprehensive video, we provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to apply for an OCI card, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free application process.
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is a valuable document that grants individuals of Indian origin certain benefits and privileges. Whether you're a foreign citizen with Indian roots or a PIO (Person of Indian Origin), this video will walk you through the entire application process, making it easier than ever to obtain your OCI card.
From gathering the required documents to filling out the application form accurately, we cover every detail you need to know. Our expert advice and tips will help you avoid common mistakes and ensure a successful application.
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In this video, we cover:
Introduction to OCI: Understand what an OCI card is and its benefits.
Eligibility Criteria: Determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for OCI.
Document Checklist: Learn about the necessary documents and supporting evidence you'll need to submit.
Application Form: Get a detailed walkthrough of filling out the OCI application form correctly.
Photo and Signature Specifications: Follow our guidelines for uploading the correct format and size.
Fee Payment: Understand the payment process and fee structure associated with the OCI application.
Submission Process: Learn how to submit your application and track its progress.
Processing Time: Get an estimate of the OCI card processing time and how to check its status.
Collection of OCI Card: Discover the steps involved in collecting your OCI card once it's approved.
By the end of this video, you'll have a thorough understanding of the OCI application process, allowing you to navigate each step with confidence and ease.
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The love and care with which this is explained, commendable. Thanks a ton.
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Hi how can I apply for family one can you explain please 🙏
And also I lost my Indian passport so there is other options. Thank you
Thank you so much for the detailed and accurate video on OCI. Best video on the subject ❤️🌹🙏
Glad it was helpful!
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Thank you for these excellent videos with small clarifications which are so helpful! I just filed my application following your video!
Thank you
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Excellent presentation...appreciate your efforts in making the entire process so simple and clear.
Thank you. I am glad it helped
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Great video and very well explained, probably the best one on YT for OCI! Quick question: Do I HAVE TO have and send Surrender /Renunciation Certificate? If yes, what's the process to get Surrender /Renunciation Certificate?
ruclips.net/video/b7PqJUpTzlo/видео.html this video will help you.
Thanks for this informative video. Just confused about should i send original Indian and canadian passport or not as checklist states “original and Copy”.
incredibly great video. Keep up the great work dear.
Thank you
Thank you for explaining everything in detail. 👍
I am glad it helped
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you need to renounce your indian citizenship first if you have acquired different nationality and then follow this process and get your oci this is two part process, video covers last part only. Renunciation part takes about 2-3 weeks
That’s correct that is there as a separate videoruclips.net/video/b7PqJUpTzlo/видео.htmlsi=Exz6I1H_UicQfnTM
Can it be combined application ?
@jhonalter5024 no
For OCI courier services, they charge an additional 30$(as of Aug 2023) for drop off of original documents in Toronto, though OCI has no original documents required(for the majority of us?). There is no way to uncheck that option when you use the combined 'Pick up and Drop off' option. But I think if you do 'Pick up' separately and then 'Drop off' separately, the separate drop off option does not add on the 'Original Drop off' fees and you may save money. I haven't tried this as I discovered this after :( but hope this helps.
If you have been charged extra just ask them to share breakdown and you can contest. I got my money back all three times. Thank you for sharing
Just follow the steps.
1. Ask them for details. If you don’t get add MEA to CC in email
2. Once you get breakdown ask for refund of money which they promptly will do. I initiated after two months and got it
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Hey Rajiv! Considering your comment is recent - could I ask you 2 questions:
1- Can you confirm that there really are no original documents to submit? The information is so inconsistent everywhere.
2- Is it possible to authorize someone else to pick up on your behalf?
I'd be applying from Vancouver, but I think BLS rules are probably the same in Toronto and Vancouver. Would appreciate your inputs!
@@finsandscales Hey, we didn't submit any originals. But we haven't got any feedback on it yet. So perhaps not the best person to ask. But the video author does suggest the same somewhere else too I believe.
re: authorization delegation. not sure, consider just putting in the address of someone else as no one verified our credentials when they returned it to the condo. But best to phone and check?
Sir, Your video is awesome. This video was a lot of help for me. Thank you sooooo much
Thank you. I am glad it helped
This is wonderful, thank you for your effort!
Just a quick question, a single application would be sufficient for a couple right, if we mention married in the application?
@harishnandagopal for OCI each Individual will have to send their application separately. Just like passports
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal good to know, thank you.
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One video blasted 98% percent of my inhibitions on filing OCI. Another 2% is for these questions:
1. Do I print color or b&w?
2. Do I stick the photo on top the printed photo location in the application or just leave it small envelope in the filing package?
Color photos and send that separately. I secured with metal paper clip.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you very much for the response. Will b&w do for application print out or does it have to be color as well?
@arunghanta5066 I suggest sending color photos. I am yet to know if someone submitted b&w. Even if consulate accepts you need to pass BLS lakshman rekha. I had this experience ruclips.net/video/iVdY4UYOuVc/видео.htmlsi=FmuXk9seaTy6tUxE
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal I am going to send color photos. I am talking about printing the application form after it's generated. Should I print the form also in color or b&w is fine?
@arunghanta5066 oh I get it. Application can be B&W. I sent B&W application printouts
Thank you very much..Detailed presentation
Thank you
Thank you so much for this helpful information.
Thank you
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Thank you so much sir
Best video, excellent way of explaining. I would be grateful if you could share how to proceed with application from the UK.
I appreciate the insightful video you shared. I have some queries I would like to clarify.
1. In the case of selecting 'Others' as an option for self-employed individuals, could you please clarify the specific type of document that needs to be uploaded for the employment/work letter?
2. I noticed a discrepancy regarding the area code in your video. I previously believed that the area code consisted of the first three digits of one's cell number, but your video suggests otherwise. Could you please provide further clarification on the correct format for the area code?
3. I would appreciate clarification on the exact number of photos required for the application process. Is it solely one digital photo to be uploaded online, or are two photos needed - one for the online application and an additional physical photo to be brought along during the appointment?
Thank you!
Question - I am a 23 year old Canadian citizen, my OCI was issued in 2010 , using my old Canadian passport (issued 2008, expired 2018). Now I want to upload details of my new Canadian passport (issued 2018, my age was 18), it does not give me an option to upload the details without submitting a Re-Issuing OCI application. The instructions say the re-issuing OCI application is only to be submitted if the new passport was issued after age of 20. So I am stuck.
Thanks Excellent
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Hello,
@prashu851
In the "applicant passport details" on the first page, do we have to mention current new passport details like Canada or UK(in my case) or old Indian passport which got cancelled?
Applicants passport details will be the new passport details. UK in your case
Hi. Thanks for the detailed information. Do we need to attach picture to the form or just put in the envelope ?
Just put it in envelope. I secured envelope with uclip
Very nice explanation.
Thank you
Hi - do BLS need a date stamp at the back of the picture? And we need to paste it or just put it into the envelope?
No date stamp required. Just secure photos for them to find easily
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Just incase if your family member has OCI, and you want to say yes to this field
Have you/any member of your family applied for Overseas Citizen of India registration earlier? *
Say yes,
Both the reference number and date when applied is in the OCI booklet. Some ICO have in the first Page bottom right left, some have the last page and its easy to find will have file no starting with USA that is your reference number and date is the date of issue on the 1st page of the OCI booklet and that page also has the place of issue.
Hope this information helps others with the same question
Very clear explanation. Would you happen to know if we can submit a application set for family under 1 OCI in-person appointment?
Hi what I learn is that they only allow 1 person for 1 appointment and they have had resistance to person submitting family applications
Hello! I need to ask you do we need to apply for a new/renewal of the OCI card, as we renew the passport?
Can you please call BLS on this?
Hi, I need help with surrender process..do you have any video..also, do we need to send both the passport (pick up and drop option)
How to surrender Indian Passport In Canada step by step guide|2023|Latest updates
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Nice explanation
Thank you
Great video sir. Why is it asking me to upload spouse’s oci card in the document checklist when I get to the upload documents part ? Is that mandatory ?
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Thank you so much for the information. 🙏
Can you also make a video for Oci for foreign spouse
Hi, do we need to self attest the documents that we upload while doing the online application (like passport, job letter etc.) or just we need to self attest the physical document copies that we need to mail. Please clear this.
Hi only photocopies need to be self attested. Not the upload
What should be the place of issue? My Canadian passport only has issuing authority.
Thank you so much my for details
I just had one simple clarification
Should minor give thumb impression on oci checklist document ? Or parents can sign in place of applicant’s signature
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Thank you for the video. One question- the application form prints with photo on it, do I need to paste the physical photo on it or just send it separately? It for Minor.
Photo will be sent separately.
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Many thanks for the detailed video and a very happy new year to you! A couple of questions please -
1. Did you enter your Indian passport details in the page 1 (Applicant's passport details) section OR your Canadian passport details?
2. If answer to the above is Indian passport, I am worried as my Indian Passport has expired and the application/form won't let me proceed with an expired passport date. What do you think I should do?
I have similar question, can someone respond please
www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf
this link is bit contradict then, please confirm @canadatriedandtested
Hello , do we need to upload CoPR ,surrender certificate,citizenship certficate online. Or is it just to be sent via post?
Hi, Thank you for this detailed video with clear explanation. I just got my Surrender Certificate today and preparing for the OCI submission from Toronto/Brampton CGI. Do you know what are the current OCI processing timelines if the submission is done correctly?
Yes, I got my OCI a month back and it took 5 weeks and for my wife 6 weeks. You can expect anytime between 4-6 weeks
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thanks so much for such a quick response. Appreciate it.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal If I may add another question. Passport of Parents etc. is not required right? I believe that will hold true only for those people who were born here and parents were Indian.
Hey quick question - it says original and copy to submit the Canadian passport. So we send only the copy?
No originals only photocopies to be sent
Thank you for these step-by-step instructions. My parents passed away a while ago. There is no option for Late or Expired. Can you please advise what we should select in such case?
Hi Just mention mention their name it will suffice
Hi, at 17:55 do we need to send only copy of Indian passport, Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport? Checklist says original and copy
No originals are required. Only photocopies. If you are doing walking carry originals with you if you want.
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Hello, Thank you for this amazing explanation. Is it okay if I scan my documents using camscanner app ? Will that be acceptable when submitting online application. It converts to .pdf but is keeping its watermark on the corner of each document.
Not a problem. You can also take photo on phone and bring photo to Microsoft word and save the file as pdf. This is another option
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you for your prompt response and advise.
can you please tell me what documents are required if i just want to renew my OCI if i got a renewed passport ?
hi, thanks for the information. i had a question. if im a new zealand citizen but now live in london, do i apply via the london indian high commission or the wellington indian high commission? also if i have misplaced my old indian passport (which expired over a decade ago) what do i do?
You can apply from where you are now. For lost passports I think VFS Global is the agency. A call to them would help. Logically when you loose any such documents police FIR is the first thing you do.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal but its a expired pp. why would i report an expired pp that ive lost to the police? i lost it after it was expired
@stevencahill3628 yes still this is a document which need to get surrendered. The best is to check with VFS as they get similar situations and would know how Individuals submit
After the application, do I have to go for an interview or is the OCI card send directly to the address provided. Do I have to book any appointment. I live in Regina and Vancouver is so far! Can you help me with your reply. Thank you.
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Hi! I'm a bit confused about marriage registration date. Am I supposed to put in the wedding date or the date the marriage was actually registered?
Thanks for this video! I've been struggling for days looking for info and didn't think about RUclips. I forgot to attach a student proof for my child who is in college and submitted the government app. I still have to do the VFS part. What can I do?
It’s okay as long as you have not done payment to VFS you can start fresh application. Do remember to send the correct one with the application fee. They will process the application which you send.
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank You!
good job thank you very much .
i don't have the the pink paper , when i got landed immigrates, what should i do ?
Do you mean COPR? Sorry can you give little more context please
Hi. I have a question though. If we are mailing the documents what do we include in our package ? What happens to the original documents required in the checklist ? Thanks
No originals please. You just send photocopies attested by you
thank you so much @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
thanks lot! Q. if we do this process from BLS Brampton or Toronto , does OCI book prints name of these place? any where , like place of issue section? can we surrender passport at one BLS and submit OCI application at another will do?
Hi I would suggest call BLS helpline. By logic if you are doing online application location shouldn’t be a problem. BLS is just collection agency on behalf of CGI. When the book gets printed it has CGI Toronto seal. For OCI you will need surrender certificate. Hope this helps
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if employment , self proprietor, consultancy. can we put office adds home adds, and cra my business registered letter mentioning same with GST no etc?
Many have asked this question. I am not aware and did ask forum if someone did it but haven’t got response so far
Wonderful video! When u say copy that means a photocopy? Did you need fo carry original documents with you to BLS?
I took BLS online services and sent only photocopies. For In person a call to BLS will help
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Would the place of Issue for passport be same as the Issuing authority place or would it be the city where you reside in when you got the passport?
You will have to check the passport. It gets stamped and mentions the place of issue. Just enter that. If you had different question let me know
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Passport details section should contain surrendered indian passport details or current canadian passport?
Thank you so much for this detail video. Maybe you can help in answering this question do we need to self attest all the documents which we are attaching and also should it be colour printed ?
Color printing is not required. While self attestation is not required I did self attest my documents. Hope this helps
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@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i have another question please ! i am in montreal, not in toronto or ottawa or vancouver.. so which mission should i select ?? thank you !
Select Ottawa
OTTAWA JURISDICTION
All locations below fall under the Consular Jurisdiction of the High Commissioner in Ottawa
- National Capital Region of Ottawa- Hull
- Ontario (Applicants residing at postal code starting with K)
- Montreal (Quebec, applicant residing at postal code starting with J, H)
- Kingston, Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Arnprior, Renfrew, Perth, Prescott, Brockville, Carleton Place, Smith’s Falls Morrisburg (all Ontario)
- Nunavut Territories
Hi, I am a student, so should i upload my confirmation of enrolment from my university or upload nothing for the employment part in the document upload section?
Thanks!
Hi if you are not employed you need not upload any document. Just choose unemployed. That should do
Hi, thank you for explaining in detail. One question, where do I upload the surrender certificate? Is it along with the cancelled Indian passport?
You can have the passport cancelled and surrendered certificate as one file
Thank you
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Quick question while filling out family info if both parents are deceased what do you put for occupation?
Please mention their last held details
I just have a quick question on the national identiity number - you mentioned citzenship certificate . Is it the certificate number or the UCI ?
Hi not the UCI but the citizenship number. Recently someone mentioned that BLS accepts passport as national identification document, can you call BLS once to clarify?
One more question, I just got a pickup label.. how will bls know whther we opted for drop off too..do we get a receipt
Once they take payment they keep track
great video. 1 question - regarding upload of indian passport, do we upload the cancelled passport or pre cancelled passport? Cancelled passport has punched holes.
Cancelled passport to be uploaded
Hello,
Thanks for extremely informative videos. I have a quick question, does the oci print out form needs to be in color or can it be black and white print out?
Black and white works
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thanks!
On Page 4, as a single applicant, do I need to fill the section 4 i.e. Date, Place and Signature of Applicant?
@pulkitverma5176 yes the declaration section has to be filled by you
For Minor Applicants in the signature upload webage do we upload a thumb impression of the minor applicant ?
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None of the examples explain the postal code issue. Do we not add the postal code to the present address and only add it where it asks for zip code to avoid having the postal code listed twice when final pdf is generated? Really confusing bc the application doesnt follow Canadian address rules
I have question regarding the once we upload the indian passport should we have to upload whole pages of the passport or first and last page of the passport?
Passport first and last page only
Hi All, Can you please clarify, We need to enter the Australian passport details or Indian Passport Details in the Passport Details segment?
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Hello sir, you said in the video that no original foreign and citizenship certificate required for postal application, but in the checklist it is mentioned explicitly original required , i m little confused , sir could you please clarify?
Don’t send any original documents. I have seen people loosing it. Go as per the video only photocopies except for photographs
Hi .. Thank you for the wonderful video... Quick question.. you mentioned the Renunciation Certificate.. i have got it with me .. But where to upload it during this OCI application process ? I dont see that even though you mentioned about it, you have not uploaded it at any point during the document upload stage . Or is it a prerequisite that , i must have it with me, but I dont really need to upload it ? Thanks for your help...
With warm greetings from Germany... :)
Hi the renunciation certificate will go as supporting document when sending physical copy. If you want you can create one pdf with cancelled passport and upload. Thank you
For fresh applications, when we upload documents, do they need to be self attested ?
Thanks for this informative video. I have one question. I am applying from UK for new OCI. Would the list of documents still be the same way shown in your video. also domicile certificate is this mandatory. Can you pls help 🙏
Hi OCI process is standard across all places. I had not submitted domicile certificate. If you have got your citizenship of UK recently then why domicile certificate is required?
Thanks for the video, quick question… in the application for place of birth should I fill what is there in my Indian passport or canada passport? Asking because my Indian passport has area & state while in my Canadian passport it has the city name & IND (for which I have affidavit)
Mention as it is in India passport. Makes it easy for the reviewer
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal in OCI card does it mention anywhere the place of birth?
Hi, do we need to upload original scanned documents or a self attested copy needs to be uploaded?
Upload-scan original. Attachment- photocopy self attested
Thank you :)
Thanks for such a great video.
Do I have to book separate appointments for all the members of my family who have applied for OCI?
Or Do they accept one appointment slot for all family members?
Hi Gayatri I believe you have not dealt with BLS before? If you are looking for in person 🧍. They want every family memento to be present. Are you in Canada or elsewhere?
In the instruction for applying OCI its mentioned like this for photographs - "Photograph to be affixed on the application should be a square shape of size not less than 51*51mm (with 80% coverage of face). It should have plain light color background (not white)". In the video its looked like you had white background, is it still ok with that?
Video photo is just reference. Once you go to any studio and tell them India passport specifications they will get it done.
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Thanks for the video. National Identification Number would be the Canadian Passport Number or the Canadian Citizenship Certificate number ?
For new born Canadian passport/ for New citizens you can enter citizenship certificate. Don’t worry as you will send both citizenship certificate and Canada passport as copy
Hi Gopi, could you please let me know where to paste the photograph? Because online application has already one photograph which we pasted while filling the application. Should I send it separately (without pasting) along with application and other documents? Please advise.
The physical photo will be sent separately. I just made sure to add paper clip to keep it secure
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Thank you very much for the simple way you have explained the OCI application process.
I don’t know if you will know the answer to my query which is : I have two citizenship passports, obviously I am keeping the Canadian citizenship, and the other is Tanzanian- will I have a problem in getting OCI for that issue? Thank you
Hi I am no expert however as long as you declare your dual citizenship it looks like there is no issues www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-07/oci-faq.pdf this is official page extract
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginalThanks a ton for the very prompt response! Bless you! Much gratitude 🙏
Great video, thank you so much. Do we need to upload surrender certificate along with rest of the documents in online OCI application ? clarification will be highly appreciated. Thanks
With the upload it is not required however as a photocopy this will be required. To make it easy get both canceled photo and surrender certificate as one document and upload as pdf
Where should we upload this?
@vinayparamanand930 Hi Surrender certificate is not part of upload but sending photocopy along with application. I made cancelled passport and surrender certificate as one single document and uploaded. Hope this helps
Hi Sir, what should be the place of issue of passport, my passort under Issuing Authority states Gatineau and I stay in Toronto..so what should i write in place of issue
No worries, please enter where it was issued as on record
Thanks a million for taking time and making such a wonderful presentation. May God Bless You.
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I have gotten the response from the consulate saying ( Please refer to your trailing mail.
* Before up loading any document, it must be self-attested.)
So does this mean I have to start all over again with the registration process 🤔 please guide.
Hi I am hearing this for the first time. Self attestation is done for the photocopy which is attached with application. For the upload online it is just the document. Can you ask for more explanation. Was it mentions during upload?
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Hello, just a clarification it’s mentioned the photo with light background not White, urs is white is that okay, pls adv as I am thinking of redoing just bcoz of the background colour being white
Do we have to write actual date of marriage or the registration date as two are different.
Great Video.I have one question about the pages you can upload like job letter has two sides.Is it possible to upload both front and back of letter.How to go about it if you can help?
You can merge both as pdf. Desi tarika. Get that in word document or ppt and save as pdf
Got answer from the messages section.You mentioned to someone that we can create a file containing the pages and upload it.Thanks
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i wanted to know how you made your signature ? i mean, did you write it on paper, then take a picture on your smart phone and edit after ? or did you get that done at a professional photo place ? it looks too good !. as well, your photo, was it with a smart phone or did you get it done professionally ?.. i will check back here, thank you !
Hello there sir, can you please explain about 12:36 JOINT DECLARATION OF SUBSISTING OF MARRIAGE part, I’m an US citizen and my wife is Indian and she’s in India right now and we’ve been married over two years now, and also what should i mark in “are you applying oci on the basis of indian spouse/ spouse's oci-card” 5:37 please help.
Hi Ravi in your case the answer will be yes for “applying on basis of Indian spouse “ and fill the information required. For the joint declaration use this temple www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/sworn-affidavit.pdf also make sure to have your marriage certificate apostle/ notarized. Hope this helps
Thank you Sir, Timely help, are you from Mississauga?
Thank you. Yes indeed.
I am glad it helps you
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Thank you for the video, great video and it's to the point......I do have a question tho. Do they ask for Original Documents in the mail or any other way?
No originals except photos. Rest justice follow as in video
Do we have to Self-attest the copy documents? Also in the Pick-up Drop-off option they ask for the Originals Drop-off address, what do I do there?
You can self attest if you want. I did that. For pick up and drop off service I had only one address. When you create label they will ask for your address
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Thanks for sharing the video. Just a quick question does the visible mark have to be what is showing in the surrendered Indian passport or can it be different to what is shown because this is not shown in my British passport. Thanks.
Just mention the latest. It’s all good
Thanks for your reply. My wife had changed her last name in the UK passport which is different in the Indian passport, so should I tick 'Have you ever changed your name' and just follow the steps?
@user-pl4dy3mz8k yes since the name has changed you will have to select that option and submit the documents required
Very nice , well explained . They are asking to send the orginal Canadian Pasport as well as the copy . Just wondering if they would accept only the copy as you suggested in the video. Thanks
No originals please only photocopies
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Is this the same for Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa? Their checklists are all different and its really confusing. Toronto and Ottawa still mention original documents.
@gov005 Yes that’s correct. For all jurisdictions it is same.
Hello, Once you submit the application along with supporting documents as per the check list to BLS for the surrender certificate, what is the process after that? Do they send you back Indian passport with cancelled stamp along with the surrender certificate? Then you apply for OCI ? I have filed Surrender certificate online, got BLS in person appointment to submit documents, just curious what is the next step? Thanks
Hi Prabhhyot. Yes consulate will cancel the passport and send that along with the surrender certificate. Once you get that OCI can be applied
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I am applying for my newborn's OCI who is a Canadian citizen. Do you know what goes in national identification number box? And how does the signature photo and attestation of the documents work?
That will remain blank. Please follow my videos step by step. You will not go wrong
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Hi sir, one more question . My husband has indian nationality, i recently acquired canadian citizenship ,so in the relationship with the root origin section under spouse passport details, should i still give self ?
Since you have relinquished recently you can choose self
Hi, thanks a lot for the wonderful video!! I have a question about the cost of OCI applications? Considering we have 2 applications, one for me and one for my wife, will it be cheaper to get it done at the centre or will it be cheaper by post? During the surrender certificate application, I noticed that they do charge more than what they publish online when applying in person
Hi I am not sure of cheaper if it is in person I have always initiated online for two reason. 1. I avoid dealing with BLS rep and I don’t have to take off from my work schedule and stand in line. You guess is as good as mine. I have seen comments on how they reject photos and documents when in person even if it is as per requirement
Hi thanks for the insightful video.I have a question-l am currently unemployed, hence do not have employment details at the moment.Would you know on how can this be handled?
Thanks in advance!
Hi I am sure I have clearly explained this part and this cannot be missed. Just select unemployed from drop down and that should be good. It has no consequences on application and you don’t have to send any supporting documents
Hello Sir, very useful video. However i have a question, what do we write in professional details of applicant ? please help
Sorry what exactly do you need. Please pick closest one you think it is
HI, Thanks for your detailed explanation. I have a question under the spouse section where it asks for "Relation with root indian". So i recently got the citizenship and my wife still holds the indian passport and she is a PR in CA. And i am applying for OCI for myself. So should i answer "Self" for this question?
Since you have recently relinquished the citizenship of India the answer would be “Self”. For spouse I am not sure where the question is. Can you direct me to timeline on my video. For spouse you will choose nationality as Indian
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Hi sir. Thank you for the detailed video. I have a question for you that when i become the US citizen I changed my name so when I applying for OCI do i need to use my new name.
Hi Yes when you have change of name you will apply using the current name and you will have to submit name change documents in addition to other document
Hi
Do we have to upload the scanned copies of documents?
For upload yes
Thank you for explaining the process 🙏
Just one question, after submitting online application, are we sending any documents via mail?
Thank you
Yes please check the video 10:00 onwards where it has been explained
Do let me know if you don’t find it
Thank you 🙏