How to apply - Fresh OCI Card for Minors
Step 1- Filling up the application form.
The application must be filled and submitted online at the link: https://ociservices.gov.in/. Please carefully read the details and various provisions while submitting application.
NOTE: All fields/columns in the application form are mandatory to be filled-in.
Step 2 – Prepare and collect documents required for the application. All documents must be self attested by the applicant unless instructed otherwise.
NOTE:
i) All documents are mandatorily required to be uploaded.
ii) While uploading a document, if no specific option under 'document type' dropdown is available to choose, that document can be uploaded in any available 'document type'. Moreover, all documents can be uploaded in a combined .pdf file within a specific 'document type'.
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MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS BY BIRTH
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MINOR CHILDREN WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY INDIAN CITIZENS
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Printout of duly filled online Application Form
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Printout of duly filled online Application Form
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Copy of current Foreign Passport
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Copy of Surrender / Renunciation Certificate of applicant
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Birth certificate
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Copy of last held Indian Passport - front and back pages
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Copy of the current Foreign Passport of applicant
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Copies of current valid passports of both parents as per current nationality (if applicable)
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Copies of current foreign passports of both parents
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Copies of last held Indian passports of parents - front and back pages (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
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Copies of last held Indian passports of parents - front and back pages(if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
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Copy of surrender certificate of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
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Copy of surrender certificate of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
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Copy of Registered Marriage Certificate of parents
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Copy of Registered Marriage Certificate of parents
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Proof of Address-
Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address:
i. Driving license.
ii. Photo ID issued by the Provincial Government.
iii. Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Landline Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address /House Lease Agreement).
Phone bills, Bank statements are not accepted as valid address proofs.
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Proof of Address-
Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address:
i. Driving license.
ii. Photo ID issued by the Provincial Government.
iii. Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Landline Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address /House Lease Agreement).
Phone bills, Bank statements are not accepted as valid address proofs.
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No Objection Letter signed by both the parents (link)
*In case the parents are divorces/separated, a copy of the custody order issued by a court of the country where the minor is a resident of.
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No Objection Letter signed by both the parents (link)
*In case the parents are divorces/separated, a copy of the custody order issued by a court of the country where the minor is a resident of.
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Mandatory Declaration by parents (if now they are foreign citizens): CLICK HERE
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Mandatory Declaration by parents (if now they are foreign citizens): CLICK HERE
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Either the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) of parents or copy of OCI card of one of the parents
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Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) of applicant
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Current Canadian immigration status of both parents
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Current Canadian immigration status of both parents
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Photograph
One color photo as per below specification is required to be submitted along with the application:
1. Size – 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)
2. Background – Background should be plain white colored without borders.
3. Clothes – Dark colour
4. Eyes – Open
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Photograph
One color photo as per below specification is required to be submitted along with the application:
1. Size – 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)
2. Background – Background should be plain white colored without borders.
3. Clothes – Dark colour
4. Eyes – Open
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Fee- Click here for Fee.
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Fee- Click here for Fee.
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Step 3: Printout of the Checklist to be attached with the filled application and other supporting documents: CLICK HERE
Step 4: Submit the duly signed printout of the application along with the supporting documents as listed above with applicable fee at a BLS Center.
NOTE:
- After online submission of application form, no changes can be made manually / hand writing. In case of any error / changes, please fill a fresh new online application form and use that for further submission to BLS.
- Consulate cannot edit or make any changes to the applicant’s online application form.
- Consulate reserves the right to call for additional documents, as considered necessary.
A visualized step wise process guide for OCI related applications can be accessed at CLICK HERE.
Please refer the FAQs page for queries regarding the application process.
