OCI process

[KRP]

Please keep OCI cards updated before travel or you could be denied boarding. Check minors OCI and if you have crossed 50 yrs get a reissued OCI before travel...………
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/why-pios-arefinding-it-hard-to-visit-india/articleshow/72960916.cms

 

[ayeshasalma]

I submitted my OCI application at BRAMPTON BLS Center on September 30, 2019
I got my OCI Booklet delivered by Purolator courier on October 7, 2019 today.

Hi,

Please walk me through the entire OCI process please if you find some spare time. Thank you

 

[KRP]

For all Indians please read the following if you wish to keep PAN card active to sell property in India etc etc.....

https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/pan-aadhaar-linking-what-will-happen-if-the-december-31-deadline-passes-income-tax-return/story/392719.html

https://gulfnews.com/business/non-resident-indians-with-aadhaar-and-pan-should-link-them-by-december-31-1.68691371

 

[KRP]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-relaxes-travel-norms-for-oci-card-holders/articleshow/73002280.cms

 

[hardnut]

In the checklist for "OCI it says that "Ensure that you register for the OCI in the current year. Forms completed in previous years will not be accepted". What does that mean?

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/Toronto-OCI-Checklist-Rev-11-0-Oct-2018.pdf

It implies , say, if you registerd online in dec and submit docs at BLS in jan ; it won't be allowed.

 

[vaibhi]

Apply for OCI at Vancouver : 16 December
Acknowledged date: 19 December

just wondering is anyone still in same boat? When should I expect my OCI Card.

I’m planning to travel India on 16th January, should I get OCI before 16th.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[hardnut]

Apply for OCI at Vancouver : 16 December
Acknowledged date: 19 December

just wondering is anyone still in same boat? When should I expect my OCI Card.

I’m planning to travel India on 16th January, should I get OCI before 16th.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

takes 4-6 wks.

 

[kroduk]

Hi
I am planing to surrender my India passport soon and have to travel to India in March first week . I am looking at following options

1) Surrender PP Application + OCI application simultaneously
2) Surrender PP application followed by India visa Application (Tourist or E-Visa both can b considered depending on time situation)
3) Surrender PP application + India 1 yr tourist visa application simultaneously .......Can this be done ?

Any idea how much time would each of these options take?

 

[hardnut]

Hi
I am planing to surrender my India passport soon and have to travel to India in March first week . I am looking at following options

1) Surrender PP Application + OCI application simultaneously
2) Surrender PP application followed by India visa Application (Tourist or E-Visa both can b considered depending on time situation)
3) Surrender PP application + India 1 yr tourist visa application simultaneously .......Can this be done ?

Any idea how much time would each of these options take?

If your ultimate goal is OCI, Go for option 1. If you start now, you will get your OCI well in time, in Feb. ( 6 weeks). Going for E visa/ tourist you will be wasting
money and time( evisa/tourist visa fees + BLS fees + courier fees) and then OCI fees after you return.

 

[baba1234]

hardnut you are really genius, good advice.

 

[sameerverma]

"Unmarried Applicants: For both minors and adults: In the online form, please fill in ‘unmarried’ in the online form and submit a written declaration to the Consulate General of India, stating that they are single and that they have never been married."

Can somebody share the format of the declaration?

Hi, Did you get an answer to this? I'm in the same boat and not sure what do I need to submit for this. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[gingerboo]

Hello, All

I am filling out application for OCI
In part B where it asks about any family member applied for OCI ?
details in that section ask about place where applied? should I write Canada or High commission jurisdiction? I live in Red Deer

Thanks in advance.

 

[mehtapr]

Hi, Did you get an answer to this? I'm in the same boat and not sure what do I need to submit for this. Any help will be appreciated.

Just to clarify the declaration is only for adults (over 18).
I didn't need it so don't have template but a simple letter to consulate/bls stating applicant is single, with signatures may suffice.

 

[mehtapr]

Hello, All

I am filling out application for OCI
In part B where it asks about any family member applied for OCI ?
details in that section ask about place where applied? should I write Canada or High commission jurisdiction? I live in Red Deer

Thanks in advance.

I wrote Toronto and was fine, so probably go with region/Jurisdiction

 

[RguhsDUDE]

Any one here applied recently for OCI to the Vancouver location?
I see they have removed the requirement for the original landing papers for spouse and applicant?
Is this really true?? or should I just send it anyway? Applying for my wife's OCI as a self indian citizen not on spouse based OCI

Please advice,

Thanks