HOW TO apply for Overseas Citizen of India OCI VFS Application | Latest 2021 | Step by step guide

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This video describes step by step process of applying for an Overseas Citizen of India card for former Indian citizens living abroad. This is a great initiative by the Government of India to help people of Indian origin living outside of India. DONT CLICK THIS: bit.ly/3oYBSPT
**** PLEASE READ THIS*** which I have replaced with music. At Min 29:46 to 30:03 I said send your original US/foreign Passport which is not needed anymore, A self-attested copy of your US/Foreign passport should suffice. Apologies for that. *****
The full video is broken down with important breakpoints:
0:45 - Who all are eligible, who can apply, and why
2:53 Before you start New OCI Registration
3:40 Prerequisites for digital photograph, signatures & PDF copies of all documents
5:32 Begin application form fill for Part A
13:14 Upload signature and photograph
14:30 Proceed with Part B
16:50 Upload your documents pdf copies
22:00 After Registration Process
23:00 Go to VFS site to make payment for OCI application
26:10 Going over document checklist for a physical application packet
30:35 Send your packet to the Embassy of India
Steps to Apply:
Step 1: What is OCI: ociservices.gov.in/
VFS OCI Page: visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind...
Check Eligibility for New OCI: ociservices.gov.in/welcome
Step 2: Begin Part A: ociservices.gov.in/capchaAction
Then complete Part B on GOI website
Step 3: Make payment on VFS site: VFS Profile & Payment: row1.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPosta...
Step 4: Ship and Submit Physical application to VFS Center
Checklist for New OCI: www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/i...
Other VFS related process:
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Renunciation of Indian Citizenship: • HOW TO Renounce Indian...
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@daniellemails 7 месяцев назад

Hello Varun, there is a correction needed in this video. Time - 15:28 Previous Nationality needs to be added as India. My OCI application got rejected today with this reason. It's possible that it's a recent change as the mandatory documents list has also been updated. Just wanted to let you know.

@OffbeatTravelVK 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏🏼. I will check if that’s changed from previous applications. This video is from 2021.

@OffbeatTravelVK 7 месяцев назад

Can you specify what was asked for your answer on 15:28 ? Previous nationality : India is that the only change?

@daniellemails 7 месяцев назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Previous nationality - and when selecting 'India', it'll also ask for the passport number.

@OffbeatTravelVK 7 месяцев назад

Thank you @@daniellemails I've pinned your comment for others to see!

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 года назад

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@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@TheWorldTeacher 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK, would you be able to produce a video on the following visa category?: "A Person of Indian Origin, who do not possess an OCI card, and may be granted ‘X-1’ Visa for a period of five years at a time, with multiple entry facility." I'm guessing that it is similar to an OCI card but it requires an actual VISA, but not sure if one can purchase property, etcetera on this X-1 visa. Most importantly, how does one show evidence of Indian origin when applying for this visa? Is the evidence uploaded online during the visa application or is it shown at the airport upon arriving in Bharata?

@nadeemflex92 Год назад

Can I apply for OCI if I’m born in india but both my parents are non Indians and holding a foreign passport only I have is birth certificate

@bhavananangare8156 10 месяцев назад

Hey, I have a quick question regarding the OCI that in case if you feel that you have made a mistake in part A but have already submitted then can We start with a new application? Hope to hear from you soon.

@OffbeatTravelVK 10 месяцев назад

@@bhavananangare8156 yes you can start a fresh application and make sure you pay VFS with the latest ARN number.

@mubarizkhaja2926 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video it’s a hustle to figure out how to do the paperwork some people says go to CKG office and I found out online it switched to VFS.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Im glad this video was helpful! appreciate it. Please do give this video a thumbs up & my channel a subscribe. More such videos coming soon!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

@mubariz khaja. Please subscribe if you haven’t already CLICK THIS: bit.ly/3oYBSPT

@wendyved420 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. It explains the process in details and clarity. A great help.

@pujashsrma1976 2 года назад

🙏Thank you so much for the wonderful and detailed step-by-step video. Very very helpful 👍

@manujohnson3259 2 года назад

Nice video. Well explained. I have couple of doubts. I filled the online application (part A and B) and uploaded documents. After watching this video, I realised that I have made couple of errors. Do you think I can create another online application since I haven't submitted the docs or paid to VFS Global? Also, I am doing Indian passport renunciation as part of the OCI application. Since I haven't renunciated my Indian passport yet, Should I mention previous nationality as India and specify the Indian passport number in 'Other' section? Thanks in advance. Manu

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thanks for your feedback. Please subscribe to my channel to support me. To your Question 1: yes you can and fill up a whole new form and fix your errors. Q2: I would apply for renunciation and get surrender certificate and canceled passport done first before you apply for OCI.

@manujohnson3259 2 года назад

Just wanted to make it clear that in the OCI application checklist which I have from VFS Sydney, they have the option to surrender citizenship and renunciate Indian passport. If your Indian Passport is not officially cancelled, submit the original Indian Passport for cancellation along with One Photograph (2”x2” size), Online Application Form and Form XXII

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Reason being OCI is only for people who have already given up their citizenship. Check out my Renunciation video for those steps

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Oh if you have the option and mentioned on VFS aus website. Then you can go ahead 🙏🏼

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@tanyabhutani7337 2 года назад

Hello! Quick question, what is the consent letter and where can I find a template of that? Also it says we have to send in 2 photos, is that true?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

This is something new they put out so they can rectify mistakes made by the person who applied. Format should just be like a formal letter. I don’t have any format handy yet Yes you have to send two photos.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@AakashPatel93 2 года назад

Your video is just way too good and I was able to use it over and over for my relative...Thanks a lot for creating this helpful video.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thank you so much brother

@dharinipatel596 2 года назад

Thank you so much for explaining clear step by step process.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@notea1 2 года назад

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@cavalli821 2 года назад

Hi! Did you need to submit a document for "relationship certificate"? I was an Indian citizen until i got my US citizen a few months ago. Thanks again for your time in making this easier for us.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

I did not submit it as you pointed out we ourselves are the root Indian.

@cavalli821 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Makes sense! I'm just mailing out my Renunciation application tomorrow but just wanted to get a head start viewing the OCI process. Thanks a ton again- best wishes !

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@cavalli821 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Done!

@harrysingh7067 2 года назад

Hi sir I submit my oci card application been 1 month already but stauts still says under reviewing so how long time to get my oci card...

@someshbatra81 2 года назад

Amazing step by step video. Thank you for posting it.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Welcome sir 🙏🏼

@relaxationmusic7094 Год назад

Thanks for this educational video. Keep doing the great work!

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Thank you so much 😊

@sainiranjan40 Год назад

Great video. Thank you from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada :)

@sobifrancis7320 3 месяца назад

Your vedio was so helpful , i got my renunciation cert already and now i am watching ur vedio for my oci card, Thanks a lot👍👍👍

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏🏼

@AnittaJohnUSA 2 года назад

Nice...thanks fo the detailed step by step

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@Helloannette 2 месяца назад

Once again Thanku so much for the wonderful explanation n information. A great help Varun . God bless 🙏🏻👍🙌

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 месяца назад

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@gurjeetkaur6081 2 года назад

very very usefull information you gave. its really helped me a lot for oci application.thank you.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thank you Gurjeet

@prakashbsiva 2 года назад

Thanks for ur valuable time and effort for this video dude!

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@sulochanakalyan2937 3 года назад

Well explained. Good luck

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 года назад

Thank you Amma. 🙏🏼

@arunmanipalaniyandi3183 11 месяцев назад

Very well explained very useful Easy to follow

@OffbeatTravelVK 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😊

@sunnypal3628 2 года назад

Thanks a lot, great help

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@deepcheema1090 Год назад

VERY HELPFUL VIDEO

@ratan012 2 года назад

Excellent work. Thank you.

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@AAT745 4 месяца назад

I am really appreciate it, very useful information for OCI card application and thank you for this helpful service 🙏🙏🙏

@OffbeatTravelVK 4 месяца назад

It's my pleasure. So nice of you for giving me this feedback. Thank you

@Girish012000 2 года назад

Thank you for your reply.

@bagri5618 Год назад

Thks. This video is very helpful

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

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@harrysingh7067 3 года назад

Hi sir I got my naturalization certificate back from pasport center today..took 4 weeks I was so worried but now I'm so happy thanks for your help 🇱🇷🇱🇷

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 года назад

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This information is helpful.

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@shachinachi 3 года назад

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@ionatrinidad3902 3 месяца назад

Very helpful

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@Girish012000 2 года назад

Is notorizing essential. I did not do for my renunciation application and no observations from VFS. Thanks great help.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

If you are good to go then no worries :)

@yetty4032 Год назад

Thank you for sharing very helpful . I m trying but some parts r difficult if u r not good in computers . To put foto and signature .it took me half day and I didn't get success . Anyway very good video thanks

@kavyaj7828 Год назад

Hi Varun Thank you for the video, it’s very informative :) Wrt to the Mailing the USA passport, it says endorsement and amendment pages… what does that mean? Is it the page where we write in pencil?

@ajsguest 2 года назад

Your video is very well explained. And, more than that, I really appreciate you responding to all the questions so quickly. It was very helpful. I finished the online parts, and pulling the paperwork to courier it. Do we self attest all of the documents - passport copy, renunciation copy, naturalization certificate copy et all

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

The checklist mentions if it’s self attest vs not. And most importantly print sign and date the checklist itself and add it to your package.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@parthsoni1433 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK also,one of my friends is looking for to apply for citizenship process and looking for assistance.can you give him an assistance over online if possible and he can pay some fees. Please,let me know. Thank you

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@chandreshpatel2586 2 года назад

great

@syedfarhan5363 Год назад

Thank you for your video. High commission of India upgrade your system. Applying for foreign passport was so easier than applying for OCI. Why should we apply online application as well as physical documents ? Doesn't make any sense. Absolutely time consuming and annoying process. Once again thank you for the video. It was very helpful. Cheers

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@fisana9894 3 года назад

Thanks sir

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 года назад

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@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@Bhalla52 Год назад

very nice and clear explanation of all steps for oci and renunciation of citizenship, Marvelous gguidance for even laymen folks w.ith computer skills.Encouraged by the knowledge from video, i will start my application for my wife.Can you please explain the process how to make the file on computer of renunciation certificate and other documents to be uploaded. Thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Thank you so much 😊

@shishirmore6214 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch for helpful video. Question: for documents upload step, do we have to upload color copies or B/W copies are ok?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Both are fine.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Welcome 🙏🏼

@tonsepai8459 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Very helpful. Can you use an IPad to complete the application and upload documents as well. Thank you

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Welcome sir. It’s hard on IPad to be honest. Desktop works best

@mangeshparab4008 Год назад

Hi Varunji, thanks for making video, it's very informative. I have one question, there is a confusion about photo i have to upload in application. one is in the checklist that mention 2 x 2 background white or 2 x 2 background light colour?.

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

All photos are colored. You have to send 2 physical ones.

@xxNightWarrior2 Год назад

Nice work 👍 do I need to upload self signed copies of documents or not required? Thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Upload docs don’t need sign as they will be scanned copies. Ones you physically send need to be signed/notarized as requested

@Girish012000 2 года назад

Thank you for prompt replies. Another doubt has come up it is about hard copy to be submitted. Doubt is whether we have to print on one side only.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Print only one side. It’s clearly mentioned on document checklist. Good question though

@awatev 2 года назад

hello . thank you for covering this most dreaded topic !!! Thank you for always answering the questions My question is , do you we need to have a cancelled Indian passport to apply for OCI?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Please do hit the subscribe to support me and more such videos 🙏🏼

@cristiano1339 2 года назад

Hi, great video! keep up the good work mate. i have a quick question regarding the employment letter. what exactly needs to be quoted in this letter? and does it have to be with the company letterhead? thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Just ask your employer to provide an employee letter. They have a standard format they will provide. A PDF copy will suffice

@cristiano1339 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK thanks for the reply mate. I’m just worried it wont be accepted as it doesnt have a company letter head nor any signature. Just the usual detail like whether its full time, basic annual salary, start date and manager name.. and its on a simple PDF. Thanks

@sonal3901 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I was looking at the checklist and for documents like Affidavit of Name Change or Consent Letter, is this something I only send as a physical copy, or is there a section for upload - which I did not see?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes this should be there on the VFS site

@sakshigarg7583 2 года назад

Thanks for the deep informative video. Could you please answer this, If you are not working anymore and a home maker while applying for an OCI card, Can we enter Occupation details as "NA" since the field is *required/mandatory? and what is this "naturalisation certificate"?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes I think if that applies to you and that option is given 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 Do subscribe for more 🙏🏼

@aami2723 2 года назад

Thank you so much, Varun for this detailed video. At 8.49, for National Identification #, you entered N/A. Aren't we supposed to fill that box with the serial number (printed in red color) on our Naturalisation certificate? Thank you!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

It’s National idenentification which is unrelated to Naturalization. So keep it blank

@aami2723 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you for your quick response!

@therealJeffMatt 2 года назад

Thank you for an informative video. I changed my name legally. Do I have to provide a copy of court order as “name change affidavit”, and should I get it notarized?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes. Please check latest checklist as it mentions it. Thank you 🙏🏼

@samt460 2 года назад

Hey, Your video helped me a lot while my renunciation process, A quick question, I am planning to travel to India in November, So will applying for OCI Card help better?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Welcome. Comments like these are the ones that make me most happy. Appreciate it. If you can apply asap within this week then do it. Currently OCI is taking about 6-8 weeks so it might cut close to your trip. But you got it if it’s towards end of November.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

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@dshanold 5 месяцев назад

Hello Varun, I've got a birth certificate from india. so do you have to upload it for relationship certificate? Instructions for Relationship-certificate upload * Scan and upload the array of birth certificates from the applicant to parents/grand parents. * Birth certificate issued from a competent authority is only acceptable. * Foreign issued birth certificate is to be get apostle/authenticated. * Scan and upload the apostle/authentication stamp page also. What would you recommend

@cloudtech273 2 года назад

Thanks for this video , watched it twice already. I think I missed a few things though: 1. I am applying for my entire family, do I need to submit 3 separate applications and then mail in 3 separate packages or can I do it in one-shot ? 2. Regarding uploading the documents, can I upload a single pdf with all the documents (address proof, passport, naturalization etc etc ) or do I have to attach them separately ?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Three separate applications, three separate packages Individual documents need to be uploaded. Hope this info is helpful. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏼

@syedfawaz8090 6 месяцев назад

Hi Varun, Thanks for this informative video. I have one question regarding the photo. Are we supposed to have a photo with a white background or a light background? Because in the OCI process it mentions that the background should be light(not white) in the start and then it says that the background should be white when uploading the picture. Could you please tell me which background are we supposed to use? thanks a lot

@OffbeatTravelVK 5 месяцев назад

If you go to any CVS or Walgreens. They will take the right photo for this application or passport

@hemlii1 Год назад

Hey - did you self attest your birth certificate? Is that ok? Thanks for the video - very very helpful.

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Thank you. I did what’s mentioned in the document checklist and it mentions what can be and cannot be self attested

@swapnatagore7047 Год назад

Hi! Thanks for the detailed video. Can we apply for OCI card while staying in India on a temporary Visa? If yes where to send the completed application? Thanks in Advance!

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Not possible due to timelines Im assuming. it will take a while to get it.

@annmatt9681 Год назад

Hello, thank you for this detailed video, quick question. If you are applying for OCI for yourself, not through spouse, is it necessary to upload marriage certificate and spouse name change certificate? Because spouse's name in my passport is different from spouse name on her passport/ our marriage certificate. I'm confused if i should match the name to what is written in MY cancelled indian passport or her official documents? would it even matter since I am not applying for OCI thru spouse? Any help or advice from you is appreciated! thanks!

@deerantopandasani8326 2 года назад

Hi Varun. You really expalain all in details. Wanted to ask your adress verification thats the 1st to upload. What do we upload. And when u say verified by notary does it mean local notary / attested doc too by local notary wher we r or hw. Thank you.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Self attest mostly unless otherwise specified on checklist. Please check latest document checklist

@2010VIDYA 2 года назад

Very very helpful!!! Thanks a Zillion! I have a couple of questions, would be very helpful to have your guidance as I am in the process of my application 1)Is it necessary to get notarized for all the documents sent to VFS? 2)For the passport, do I need to photocopy all the pages of the passport? 3)Self-attested passport means I should sign and date all the pages of the passport photocopy, is it not? Thanks a lot again🙏🙏🙏

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

1) Notarize docs only where mentioned by Embassy/VFS 2) Passport only information pages and pages if you have visa stamps. 3) Self attest = Sign it yourself in the bottom of page yes

@2010VIDYA 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your reply and help👍🙏

@2010VIDYA 2 года назад

Submitted my paperwork last week. At any point during the process do we need to send our US passport original to the VFS? Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏

@alammudassar1203 2 года назад

Hi ! Hope u r doing great,Appreciate for the advice ,tips and tricks….as I have quick question to u ….as Canadian citizen applying oci card do require to obtain renunciation certificate first than apply for oci or without renunciation certificate we can apply for oci…please reply bye tkcr!!!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes you need renunciation certificate

@josieschmitz4126 Год назад

Hello, thanks for the great video! I have attempted to create the application, but every time I press continue it makes me start all over from the beginning. As well, every time I use the temporary password to start from where I left off it shuts the website off and brings you back to the home page. I have provided hours to attempting to fix this, restarted my computer, changed browsers, and cleared my cache. Thank you SO much for any help you can provide! :)

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

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@nakitadsouza3563 2 года назад

Hi , First of all, thank you so much for uploading this video - you have explained all aspects in depth, which I liked. I have also subscribed and liked the video. Please if you could be kind enough to answer one of my questions. I have been recently married to a Canadian citizen in Canada - he is originally indian. Do I have to attest or notarize the marriage certificate as it's going to be frm Canada, before uploading and do we need an original copy too ? Thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

if you applying through your own indian lineage. I don’t think so. Just copy should be fine.

@nakitadsouza3563 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK yes I'm applying thru my Indian lineage. Thanks a ton for answering my question in a jiffy. Much appreciated!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Then I feel you should be good. Copy should be fine (if they even ask it for your application)

@nakitadsouza3563 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK perfect, thank you so much.

@napolims445 2 года назад

Quick question regarding OCI application and thank you for making this video in detail. very helpful. Ready to apply for OCI now. I did not come to USA on a work visa. Now applying for OCI, why do I have to give my employer's info? Can I leave it blank or not give that info? if I can leave it blank, what info should I enter in employer's details fields? I have a job now since I became a citizen but not interested give that info. What option would people pick and enter if they are not working? TIA

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

I don’t know the reason why they ask that, but check with embassy if you can apply without giving that employment info. Thanks

@dshanold 6 месяцев назад

27:19 when you print your name and sign, what do you put in place? State you are from or the state you sending the application to?

@OffbeatTravelVK 6 месяцев назад

I just put my city, state where I reside in currently

@user-jq8ly8wz4r 2 года назад

Thank you what the detailed video. I have a question regarding Indian visa, can I apply my OCI card and Indian visa at the same time ?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes you can! No harm, only difference is you will get OCI card a little later in around ~6-10 weeks, Visa may arrive early. Please like this video and subscribe to my channel for more such videos coming soon.

@lsriramakumar 2 года назад

Hi nice Video. But I have the following questions for Minor child born in India. 1) Driver License not there. Both the Parents Driver License need to be uploaded in one PDF file? 2.) Legal Status of Parents when Parents are Naturalized. Do we need to upload US Passport copy still? 3. ) Parental Authorization should be notarized? 4. ) What needs to be filed for Relationship Certificate?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

I think all are valid uploads that you mentioned and for 4. It’s child’s birth certificate which established relationship between you and your kid. The next checklist for oci for minor has a mention of all these. Check those as it might address any other concern. Appreciate your comment, please give this video a thumbs up and my channel a subscribe. More OCI related videos coming soon.

@sreeambi 2 года назад

Hello, my photo i scanned per instruction . when i printed application photo not in full size of the box? Need help. Thanks in advance

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

@ambika NAIR if this is auto printed by the website, I don't think you have to worry about it. Also, please like this video and subscribe to my channel. It helps me a bit.

@gauravrandhawa1422 Год назад

Hi Varun, thanks for the video. In Marriage Registration Date do we have to put the date we got married or the date on the State Marriage Registration certificate? Thank you

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Marriage registration date is what we put

@dpv8848 2 года назад

HI, Thank you for the video. Is the applicant surname should be as per the US passport or Indian passport since my last name changed through marriage? Can you pls clarify?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Per US passport

@jagjitsingh4276 2 года назад

Nice

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thank you. Please do drop in a like and subscribe 🙏🏼

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

@Jagjit Singh Did you give my channel a subscribe, if not please help ke out by clicking the Subscribe button. I appreciate it.

@anthonykumar8524 Год назад

Hi - Excellent video,super helpful. Question - For Fathers Profession - My father is no more so under Father's Profession, what should I select - Retired or Others. TIA

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Thank you so much. I also had similar situation. I just selected retired at that time.

@pervinvohra6023 2 года назад

Very helpful video , I was able to complete the application. But got stuck on the payment part. Is there anyway you can help me. Thanks

@Charliebrown7000 Год назад

How do I crop pic? I'm not seeing crop button on the left bottom of the screen when i try to upload an image!

@MrRagzTv 2 года назад

Hey buddy, I got told to attest my birth certificate from the embassy (from the place i was born), I am currently applying OCI in another country. Which VFS appointment do I choose? Or How do I go about attesting using the embassy?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Using miscellaneous services with Embassy first need to do your attest/apostille. Then apply for OCI.

@Aahmed31 Год назад

Hello varun.I want to ask you something. When u applied OCI DOCUMENTS and upload indian passport did u print front( photo page )and last page (father n mother name page) printed in 1 page) to upload ? As it's allowing only 1 page per document or only front page that is photo and your name page is enough? As I will send physical documents .thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

You will have to use a pdf merger software to put all passport pages into one pdf and upload

@Aahmed31 Год назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK thanks for your prompt reply

@jatinramani2009 Год назад

When we upload Photo and Signature, Is it mandatory to crop and select? I submitted application already but I just uploaded and moved ahead. Just want to know if its mandatory to crop, Do I need to re-file as fresh application? Also, My wife was Indian citizen and now US citizen applying for OCI, I'm still Indian Citizen, Does she needs to select "YES" for based on spouse or she can select "NO" since she was Indian citizen by birth. Appreciate your time and Excellent video. Keep it up.

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Not mandatory to crop if it worked for you. If she is filing for her own OCI with her own lineage, she does not need to go via Spouse.

@Cook_dance 2 года назад

I subscribed ur channel

@anu4406 Год назад

Hi Varun, thanks for the video. Just a question, I recently graduated from college and currently unemployed. So what should I put for the employment section? Thanks in advance

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Student if there is still an option.

@mpcorera 2 года назад

Hi Varun, Should we paste the hard copy of the photos anywhere or just enclose with a paper clip. The instruction says 'affix' but the digital picture is in there and there is no space to paste the physical photo.

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Dont paste it anywhere, just enclose with paper clip. Digital photo is already automatically done so nothing to do from our side. Hope this helps, please drop in a subscribe to support me ! :)

@mpcorera 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks, subscribed!

@pradeeppallan2232 2 года назад

Hi Varun, I have a question, while filling out address (vid timestamp 12.20) you add the zip code only where you have typed? (in other words, you include the zip code in the line "zip code/pin code/area code"?) And, when you proceed and preview (timestamp 13.0x), your address zip code is not showing. That's the same case with me (I have not done the submit and thought I would clarify it before submitting) and I am wondering, whether this is the correct way to do it. In your OCI card, do you have the zip code in the address section? Thanks, Pradeep

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thanks for your comment Pradeep. I noticed it when you mentioned it. It did not affect my application. I think they received all the right information in the application. Please do subscribe to support. 🙏🏼

@pradeeppallan2232 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks! I appreciate your immediate response. When you get a chance could you please check your OCI document you have received and see whether the zip code is present in the address section (and your address is complete)? Thanks!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

I just checked, OCI card only has address line 1, city and state. No zip code. I think that should be fine I guess

@pradeeppallan2232 2 года назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks for checking and sharing the information!

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

My pleasure my man!

@aami2723 2 года назад

In the document checklist, it's mentioned that, we have to affix a photo on the application form. So do we have to affix a photo on top of the digital photo print after we printing out the form?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Yes

@longiatrucklines3824 2 года назад

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO WHEN I PUT RETIRED IT ASK YOUR PREVIOUS DEPARTMENT OFFICE ORGANIZATION WHAT SHOULD I PUT?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thanks for your comment. Whatever best suitable from your perspective.

@ashuj691 2 года назад

Do you have any consent letter samples? I have to apply OCI for an adult and minor.

@sushmasudesh 2 года назад

Hi Varun. Just a quick question. Did you submit consent letter too with your all supporting documents ? Thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

When I applied I didn’t have that requirement. Now it’s a new requirement, so you have to send it. Please follow instructions per VFS checklist

@uhashem Год назад

Hi Varun. Thanks very much for all your effort. I am a foreign national holding dual nationality . I applied to OCi in lieu of a valid pio card. My wife is Indian. My file was rejected . It said : ' NATIVE ADDRESS PROOF IS MISSING'. What does this mean? when filling the application I did not see a box which implies (native address proof). Thank you very much. Sam

@Killerzeesama97 2 года назад

Hi sir... I am an OCI and I have a question. Do I need to take exit permit everytime I leave India? I know that I don't need to report to FRRO for entry but what about exit?

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

I don’t have knowledge around this.

@sajeshenampurath2858 Год назад

Previous Nationality field: In this video at 16:13, you are saying Previous nationality can be left blank. But if I select India it is asking for the renunciated passport no. So are we not supposed to select India here ?? I am confused.

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

In order to apply for OCI you need to renounce Indian citizenship first and get renunciation certificate first in case you are going that route.

@syedfawaz8090 5 месяцев назад

Hi Varun, Do you have to attest(sign) every single document(including every page) after printing out the application?

@OffbeatTravelVK 5 месяцев назад

Only if self attestation is asked Syed on document checklist.

@syedfawaz8090 5 месяцев назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Do you know if it's asked as of 2024? Btw thanks for the prompt response!

@OffbeatTravelVK 5 месяцев назад

@@syedfawaz8090 latest checklist clearly says “the document must be self attested” where asked. Please follow that

@syedfawaz8090 5 месяцев назад

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks again! Take care!

@PSagarful 9 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for this helpful video. Can you please clarify the following: 1). you've said that you self attested, so did you sign and date the photocopied driver's license and passport or write something like "certified true copy of the original"? 2). You also mention having both front back of a driver's license, but on the application it doesn't mention front and back, just front and not cutting it down to size. 3). As for the US passport, you mentioned having it notarized, but VFS checklist doesn't mention that. Thanks again!

@OffbeatTravelVK 9 месяцев назад

Just signature is enough for self attestation. For DL I scanned front on top of the paper, and reused the same page to scan the back side. No need to cut down to size. VFS no longer needs US passport notarized. So follow latest document checklist. They’ve made life easier for us 🙏🏼

@PSagarful 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your response!@@OffbeatTravelVK

@suryachelikani9302 2 года назад

Hello Varun, Thank you for a very informative video. I have a question. I applied for an OCI card. However, I will be away in India when the card is likely to be delivered. I called both VFS and NY CGI, but could not get a clear reply. Could you please advise me on what to do. Thank you. Also, do I have to send my US passport to VSF for matching? Thanks

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

you might have to apply for visa for this trip, OCI card takes time

@manavpatel3347 2 года назад

If my wife changed her middle name when we got married, do we put in her application that she has had a name change before? Or does it not count as a name change? So basically my question is: when we fill out my wife’s application, do we put that she has had a name change before? By the way I loved the video. So informative! 😁

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Thanks for your feedback and comment when its her own application,you can include a name change affidavit of support so that there is no confusion.

@OffbeatTravelVK 3 года назад

***** At Min 29:46 - 30:03 which is blurred by music I said send your original US/foreign Passport, I think this is not needed anymore, I had to send mine, But I feel the rules have changed. so please ignore my comment on that. Self Attested copy of your US/Foreign passport should suffice. Apologies for that. Please refer the latest checklist for info: services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/new-oci-checklist-for-adult.pdf

@DOUCELOVESYOU 2 года назад

Hello, Can you please explain how to upload signature card and picture for OCI application? Thanks.

@kevinpatel2350 Год назад

my mom is a citizen of us (indian) and dad a greencard holder so for nationality do i have to put india or US?

@fregifrancis 6 месяцев назад

Hi, do I need to self attest all the forms before uploading to the online applications?

@OffbeatTravelVK 6 месяцев назад

Not all, it mentions where it needs to be. No harm in doing that from my experience.

@paulinekattady Год назад

Do we need to mail a hard copy of all the documents we uploaded on the website along with the application form?

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

Yes

@sanchitabristy9842 2 года назад

Hi,i want to know that,if i apply for OCI,how long i have to stay in india??can't i travel another country during this process?pls reply

@tonsepai8459 2 года назад

I ran into issues with uploading photo image and I had to stop. I have the OCI file ref number. I go into menu option OCI Image Upload/Re-upload and enter the passport number (current US passport) and the OCI file reference number. Getting below msgOnline Image Upload/Re-upload for OCI-Registration is available only for the Applicants which have successfully filled PART-A and PART-B Forms. Do I need to start from beginning ? Or am I choosing the incorrect item on menu ? Thanks Varun

@OffbeatTravelVK 2 года назад

Might have to from what it looks like.

@Charliebrown7000 Год назад

I have a question on the OCI application. Are you applying for OCI on the basis of Indian Spouse/Spouse's OCI card? I'm filling out application for aunty. She is US Citizen, but her husband is still Indian citizen who lives in US with her. Should I select Yes or No? This question is so confusing!

@OffbeatTravelVK Год назад

I applied based on my own former Indian citizenship. If aunty was a former Indian citizen like me, she can apply for her own basis. If not she can apply as Foreign spouse (my other video) for OCI