Notarized Affidavit For Lost Oci Card In Cook
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You should submit your OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) application at the VFS India Consular Application Centre.
Now, OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. However, OCI cardholder is required to upload Online a copy of the new passport and a latest photo each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age.
Reissuance of OCI is NOT required; Only new passport details and new photo has to be updated/uploaded on the OCI Portal each time a new passport is issued. Re-issuance of OCI card is required once on acquiring a new passport.
Kindly note that OCI applications under Foreign Spouse Category will only be accepted after a personal interview with the applicant and his/her spouse.
Kindly note that normal processing time for a new OCI application (based on Indian origin) is 5-6 weeks from the date of registration of the application in the Consulate whereas for re-issuance/updation of OCI Cards, it is 6-7 weeks. This is subject to getting necessary clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA).
All U.S. citizens need a valid passport as well as a valid Indian visa or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to enter and exit India for any purpose. India may deny entry to travelers without valid documents or the correct type of visa. Indian visa rules and instructions change often.
Consistent Signature: The signature on the OCI application must match the signature on the passport. Signature of Parents: For children under 5, parents should also sign or add the child's thumbprint. Check Image Resolution: Ensure the digital signature is uploaded in the correct resolution.
(d) Indian Passport (original and self attested copy) These must also be uploaded as a single pdf file on the OCI application website. In case Indian passport is not available, please provide copy of Nativity Certificate / Domicile certificate issued by competent authority in India as your proof of Indian Origin.
The documents are proof of eligibility like previous Indian passport and Birth Certificate, valid foreign and presently held passport and local residence proof. If the applicant is applying on the basis of parent's Indian citizenship then proof of relationship should be submitted.
Please enclose copies of all pages of your last Indian passport having personal particulars such as name, photo, date of birth, parents' names etc. If there are any endorsements on any page, enclose copy of those pages as well. These must also be uploaded as a single pdf file on the OCI application website.
