Thanks a lot, Can you please let us know, 1) How many weeks it took for you to receive the OCI card? 2) When did you get the original passport that you had sent with the application?
Thankyou 1. It took 5 weeks to get OCI card for my kid but I heard that now its taking 6-8 weeks 2. It was sent back within 2 weeks along with original birth certificate and also they send some communication regarding OCI card.
@@SravanthiVlogs thanks sister. And how to get the finger print of my daughter. Can we use a stamp pad to put on the white paper and scan it. Is it fine?
Thankyou for your response, We are planning to travel in November this year, can we travel with a valid PIO card as I see PIO validity dates are extended to Dec 2021.Any idea on this?Thank you!
Hello ,thank you for your time for doing this video! Have a q : -My kids passport is valid and PIO is valid should we still apply a OCI card or can we travel for this yr 2021 with current PIO ? Any thoughts about this situation? -Can we apply tourist visa (which is 10yrs) instead of new OCI card ?
Hello, Please see below the responses for your queries. 1. Valid PIO card holders can travel to India before Dec 31, 2021 2. It is mandatory for valid PIO card holders to convert into OCI by Dec,31 2021 3. Yes, we can apply for Tourist visa as per my knowledge but please double check over internet as well.
Hello, Plain white background should be fine and ensure that no shadows on the face or background. Yes, both should be sent and Original will be sent back after verification via pre-shipment label purchased by you.
You're welcome. Not required since we send original passport of baby but self attestation is required on baby's passport photocopy so just parents signature should be fine.
Hello Rohan, I just read the important update on OCI card document checklist so wanted to give you latest information. In order to simplify the OCI process Indian government has decided not to send originals of Baby's passport and birth certificate so only self attested photocopies are fine. I will upload the latest video tomorrow to keep everyone up to date.
Yes. You can apply for the OCI card from India at the nearest FRRO office. I am also providing the online link for FRRO website for any other informarion. indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp
I could see 2 different answers over the internet for your question so I request you to call any Indian Embassy in USA and ask the same before make any travel plans. 1. Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to apply for OCI registration in India. 2. Yes, you can apply for OCI card from India at the nearest FRRO office.
Hi sir OCI process days correct ga cheppandi maa babu 2 month old. Passport apply chesamu next OCI apply cheyali process days cheppandi memu India Vella ante OCI mandatory so days process koncham tension
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
I just checked checklist for OCI in Lieu of PIO - Minor and I believe copy of DOB certificate should be fine since no where mentioned about DOB in the checklist. services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/oci-checklist-in-lieu-of-valid-pio-minor-final.pdf Please refer to below latest video about DOB certificate requirement in OCI Minor on my chaneel. ua-cam.com/video/yBaV1WezGuA/v-deo.html
As per the information I have from 2 years back is below but the rule could have been changed now due to the pandemic situations so kindly contact OCI team for same. Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to apply for OCI registration in India.
Nice info Pradeep
Thanks akka
If it correct, do we need 3 photos? Please answer
And also do I need to send checklist forms?
Thanks a lot, Can you please let us know, 1) How many weeks it took for you to receive the OCI card? 2) When did you get the original passport that you had sent with the application?
Thankyou
1. It took 5 weeks to get OCI card for my kid but I heard that now its taking 6-8 weeks
2. It was sent back within 2 weeks along with original birth certificate and also they send some communication regarding OCI card.
What is meant by capacity in the parental authorization form❤
Capacity means who takes the full custody of Child whether it is parents/legal guardians.
@@SravanthiVlogs thanks sister. And how to get the finger print of my daughter. Can we use a stamp pad to put on the white paper and scan it. Is it fine?
Yes, right hand Thumb finger print using stamp.
@@SravanthiVlogs oh my god. Thank u sister.
@@SravanthiVlogs I am applying for my daughter sister. Should I use her right hand or left hand.
Thankyou for your response, We are planning to travel in November this year, can we travel with a valid PIO card as I see PIO validity dates are extended to Dec 2021.Any idea on this?Thank you!
You’re welcome. Yes, valid PIO card holders can travel to India before or by Dec 31,2021.
Hello ,thank you for your time for doing this video!
Have a q :
-My kids passport is valid and PIO is valid should we still apply a OCI card or can we travel for this yr 2021 with current PIO ? Any thoughts about this situation?
-Can we apply tourist visa (which is 10yrs) instead of new OCI card ?
Hello, Please see below the responses for your queries.
1. Valid PIO card holders can travel to India before Dec 31, 2021
2. It is mandatory for valid PIO card holders to convert into OCI by Dec,31 2021
3. Yes, we can apply for Tourist visa as per my knowledge but please double check over internet as well.
Hi, do we need to affix photo on the application form
Yes, one photo should be pinned/glued on application but no need of attestation on the photo.
Hi,
what should be the back ground for baby's photograph?
Do we have to send both copy and original birth certificate?
Thanks
Hello,
Plain white background should be fine and ensure that no shadows on the face or background.
Yes, both should be sent and Original will be sent back after verification via pre-shipment label purchased by you.
@@SravanthiVlogs Thank you. Do we have to notarize baby’s passport ?
You're welcome. Not required since we send original passport of baby but self attestation is required on baby's passport photocopy so just parents signature should be fine.
Hello Rohan,
I just read the important update on OCI card document checklist so wanted to give you latest information. In order to simplify the OCI process Indian government has decided not to send originals of Baby's passport and birth certificate so only self attested photocopies are fine. I will upload the latest video tomorrow to keep everyone up to date.
@@SravanthiVlogs I just saw the updated checklist. You are right. I will wait for your video. Thank you so much for helping us .
20:46 where we will get goverment OCI registration form
You must fill the OCI registration form online in below given link.
ociservices.gov.in
Can we apply OCI for minor (US Born) from India while he is on E-Visa ?
Yes. You can apply for the OCI card from India at the nearest FRRO office. I am also providing the online link for FRRO website for any other informarion.
indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp
@@SravanthiVlogshi I have applied for 5 year tourist visa for my 2 months old son so can I applied oci while I am in India thank you
I could see 2 different answers over the internet for your question so I request you to call any Indian Embassy in USA and ask the same before make any travel plans.
1. Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to apply for OCI registration in India.
2. Yes, you can apply for OCI card from India at the nearest FRRO office.
Hi sir OCI process days correct ga cheppandi maa babu 2 month old. Passport apply chesamu next OCI apply cheyali process days cheppandi memu India Vella ante OCI mandatory so days process koncham tension
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
@@SravanthiVlogs thank u so much
No problem
Hi, we are doing oci in lieu of pio for my kids ,does this also need original birth certificate of kids?
I just checked checklist for OCI in Lieu of PIO - Minor and I believe copy of DOB certificate should be fine since no where mentioned about DOB in the checklist.
services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/oci-checklist-in-lieu-of-valid-pio-minor-final.pdf
Please refer to below latest video about DOB certificate requirement in OCI Minor on my chaneel.
ua-cam.com/video/yBaV1WezGuA/v-deo.html
i downloaded shipping label though ma not ready is that ok ? will i be allowed to download label again after a week if things get slow for me ?
Yup, you are eligible to download the shipping label again until it is being used
@@SravanthiVlogs do both parents need to sign and also the minor has to put thumb impression on all the checklist documents that has to sent in mail ?
Yes that is right
Can minor US citizen apply OCI from india?
As per the information I have from 2 years back is below but the rule could have been changed now due to the pandemic situations so kindly contact OCI team for same.
Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to apply for OCI registration in India.
I heard baby original passport need not be sent , is that true ?
Please reffer to this
ua-cam.com/video/yBaV1WezGuA/v-deo.html
@@SravanthiVlogs thank you