• Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
• If you are already an OCI Card Holder, kindly use OCI Miscellaneous Services.
• If you are a PIO Card Holder, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
• If you are a PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
• To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
• In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.

• Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS AS STATED IN THE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.

• New OCI Registration – Sample form
• Document checklist for Foreign national - previously Indian passport holder (adult)
  Document checklist for Foreign national by birth and never held Indian passport (adult)
• Document Checklist for Foreign national - previously Indian passport holder (minor)
  Document Checklist for Foreign national by birth and never held Indian passport (minor)
• Document Checklist - For Foreign Spouse

• After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
• Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee should be paid to the VFS India Consular Application Centre as per the Consular Jurisdiction in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.

• VFS offered courier service via UPS - points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via UPS, Max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs & its a signature not required service.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with UPS.
  • Only UPS Pak, UPS envelope or or UPS reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use UPS box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with UPS only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.

• Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
• If you are already an OCI Card Holder, kindly use OCI Miscellaneous Services.
• If you are an PIO Card Holder, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
• If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
• To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
• Bureau of Immigration (BoI) was accepting PIO cards as valid travel document till 30th September, 2023 along with valid foreign passport. PIO cards are no longer valid to travel. You must apply for OCI.
• In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.

• Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). You must upload documents online as listed in the checklist. NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.

• For Adult
• For Minors
• Government Sample Form

• After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
• Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee should be sent to the VFS India Consular Application Centre as per the Consular Jurisdiction in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.

• VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to notethen max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with FedEx
  • Only FedEx Pak, FedEx envelope or or FedEx reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use FedEx box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with FedEx only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

• Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).
• User Manual - How to Generate courier Label for Incomplete Application

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.

• Kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
• If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
• To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
• Bureau of Immigration (BoI) was accepting PIO cards as valid travel document till 30th September, 2023 along with valid foreign passport. PIO cards are no longer valid to travel. You must apply for OCI.
• In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.

• Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). You must upload the below statedthe documents online as listed on the checklist. NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.

• For Adult
• For Minors
• Government Sample Form

• After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
• Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee should be sent to the VFS India Consular Application Centre as per the Consular Jurisdiction in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.

• VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to notethen max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with FedEx
  • Only FedEx Pak, FedEx envelope or or FedEx reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use FedEx box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with FedEx only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

• Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.

• Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
• To avail Miscellaneous Service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder
• This service can be availed for re-issuance / issuance of duplicate OCI documents in the following category of cases:
  • In case of issuance of new passport.
  • In case of change of personal particulars viz. name, father’sname, nationality etc.
  • In case of change of address/occupation
• In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa. In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.

• Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). Documents stated on the checklist must be uploaded online. NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.

• Document Checklist
• OCI Sample Form
• Affidavit in lieu of Originals
• Parental Authorization for Minors

• After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
• Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee should be sent to the VFS India Consular Application Centre as per the Consular Jurisdiction in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not

• VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to notethen max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with FedEx
  • Only FedEx Pak, FedEx envelope or or FedEx reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use FedEx box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with FedEx only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

• Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.

• Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
• To avail OCI in lieu of Damaged/Lost OCI card Service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder and should select “OCI Miscellaneous services on Govt. Portal

In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa. In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.

• o Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). Documents stated on the checklist must be uploaded online. NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.
  • OCI in lieu of Lost or Damaged OCI Checklist – For Adult
  • OCI in lieu of Lost or Damaged OCI Checklist – For Minor
  • OCI Sample Form
  • Affidavit in lieu of Originals
  • Parental Authorization for Minors

• After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
• Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee should be sent to the VFS India Consular Application Centre as per the Consular Jurisdiction in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not

• VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to notethen max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with FedEx
  • Only FedEx Pak, FedEx envelope or or FedEx reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use FedEx box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with FedEx only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.

• Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
• To avail Renunciation of OCI card service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder

• o Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 500kb).
  • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height).
  • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
  • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
  • The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
• Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb). Documents stated on the checklist must be uploaded online. NOTE: UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS IS A MUST. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNPROCESSED, IF YOU DON’T UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON GOVT. PORTAL.

• VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to note
  • You can select and pay for VFS provided courier service at the time of paying the fee online on VFS website.
  • Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package.
  • If used VFS offered courier service via FedEx- points to notethen max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs.
  • Pick-up from home/ office service is not included in the price. If you use any additional service, please ensure you make a separate payment directly with FedEx
  • Only FedEx Pak, FedEx envelope or or FedEx reusable envelope packaging can be used while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Do not use FedEx box or tube. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used which must be paid before your application is processed.
  • Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.
• Use your own pre-paid labels
  • FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents.
  • Return address on the shipping label must match the address on the application form. Do not provide shipping address of Courier stores or Hold at Location stations.
  • We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation.
  • Since our agreement of services is with FedEx only, we cannot guarantee collection of your shipment by any other service provider from our officeYou are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once ready.
  • VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

Incomplete application: If the application is not completed within 20 calendar days, then VFS will return your application unprocessed. In this scenario, the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applicable). Photocopy documents received after 20 days will be shredded and originals if any received will be returned to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. Applicants should contact the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India directly to receive their original documents, once VFS returns the original documents to the Embassy of India or Consulate General of India. In this scenario, only the Consular and ICWF fee will be refunded post deduction of applicable postal charges (if applies).

Additional documents: If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application. In this scenario, no fees will be refunded.