I got it in 3-4 business daysHi!
After getting processed, within how many days did you receive your OCI?
I got it in 3-4 business daysHi!
After getting processed, within how many days did you receive your OCI?
Yes I have got my OCIHave you got your OCI yet?
Hi,
I had few questions regarding the OCI process:
1) Is the fees OCI fees now $345 - To 'Consulate General of India - Toronto'? Yes (plus BLS fees - you can pay at the counter if walk-in)
2) We can't apply for SC + OCI together now? (you can't apply for SC and OCI together)
3) Can someone help verify the checklist for minor
- Online Application form (Get thumb impression/Signature of the Minor Under Declaration and both Parents needs to sign on Page 3 under Application for Minor child section )
- Canadian birth certificate (do we need to get it attested?) (self-attested by both parents is sufficient. BLS will keep Original Birth certificate and will return it in 2-3 weeks)
- Parent's passport copy (Yes - self-attested by parents on their respective copy of passport)
- Marriage Certificate (Yes)
- Address Proof of parents's (Yes)
- NOC (with photos attached) (Yes)
- Canadian passport copy (self-attested copy of child's passport)
- Applicant(Minor's) Passport Photo (51mm x 51mm)
If both the parent's are Canadian with mother holding OCI - do we need to attach her OCI copy? (If parents are Canadian/foreign national – Passport copy of parents are required to be enclosed, with old Indian Passport copies of parents) Checklist doesn't mention OCI details but keep OCI copy handy as well
Thanks in advance
Yes you can apply for oci and entry visaHi friends,
I have few queries:
- Is it possible to apply for OCI (after receiving Surrender Certificate) along with Entry Visa & then visit India on Entry visa for couple of months?
- Will there be any issue if OCI is approved & delivered in Canada, while we are still in India on Entry Visa?
- Are 6 months Entry Visa always multiple entry if we ask for it, or they can issue single entry visa as well?
Thank you in advance.
Canadian passport mandatory for entry visa and ociOkay so based on all the feedback I got here, is started getting forms ready for both surrender certificate & Entry visa anticipating that my citizenship certificate will be in my hands in the next 10-12 days.
While filling up the forms for Entry visa, passport details are mandatory. How do I bypass this without having my Canadian Passport in hands yet?
Oh is it? Lot of other members here said I can apply for Surrender and Entry visa at the same time before the passport comes. I must have missed something!Canadian passport mandatory for entry visa and oci
They said you can apply for surrender certificate. not entry visa in absence of canadian passport. The entry visa will be stamped on your Canadian passportOh is it? Lot of other members here said I can apply for Surrender and Entry visa at the same time before the passport comes. I must have missed something!
Got it. thank you.They said you can apply for surrender certificate. not entry visa. The entry visa will be stamped on your Canadian passport
if you have candian passport you can apply surrender certificate and entry visa togather
For surrender certificate if they ask Canadian passport you can give a explanation letter.
Also remember if you apply for surrender certificate you have to submit your Indian passport so should there be need to travel for you there is no travel document.
@sundeep_s_ This is exactly the reason I emphasized on reading the posts a couple of times so you understand clearly what is written in this blog before coming to a conclusion.Oh is it? Lot of other members here said I can apply for Surrender and Entry visa at the same time before the passport comes. I must have missed something!
It’s little bit tight I mean sometimes OCI takes more than 2 months. I guess if it’s possible just take some buffer by extending India tickets for a month.We received Canadian Passports on 15th March. Received SCs on 10th May.
OCI App (postal) Timelines for my family (myself, wife and son):
Apps Reached BLS Brampton: 16th May
BLS Status changed to "Under Process" : 19th May
BLS Status Changed to "Processing at Consulate": 24th May
We have India tickets booked for 1st Aug. I don't want to apply for Entry Visa. I've already spent lot of money on 3 Canadian Passports (express service), 3 SCs, 3 OCI apps, BLS Purolator Couriers and India Tickets. I hope we'll get the OCIs before our planned travel date. I'll keep you guys posted.
Looking at the trend, you should receive it around the 3rd week ofJuly. Its a touch n go situation. I would recommend having a back up option of applying for visa around the 2nd week of July, depending upon the status at that time.We received Canadian Passports on 15th March. Received SCs on 10th May.
OCI App (postal) Timelines for my family (myself, wife and son):
Apps Reached BLS Brampton: 16th May
BLS Status changed to "Under Process" : 19th May
BLS Status Changed to "Processing at Consulate": 24th May
We have India tickets booked for 1st Aug. I don't want to apply for Entry Visa. I've already spent lot of money on 3 Canadian Passports (express service), 3 SCs, 3 OCI apps, BLS Purolator Couriers and India Tickets. I hope we'll get the OCIs before our planned travel date. I'll keep you guys posted.