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Yes, it is mandatory to complete all required fields in an OCI application form. The most important ones are marked with a red asterisk.
For the OCI card, there is no emergency or Tatkaal service available to apply. There is a standard processing time for the OCI cards.
Yes, an OCI application can be made in India, but only by an ordinary resident of the country. It cannot be made on a tourist, missionary, or mountaineering visa.
An Indian citizen, child or grandchild of an Indian citizen, or a foreign national who is eligible to become an Indian citizen can apply for the OCI card.
The processing time for the OCI card from Canada is about 6-7 weeks. You will receive your OCI card within the given time.
You need to pay CA$210 to get your new OCI card from Canada, with government fees of CA$382.7, including all the service charges, taxes, and dispatchment fees.
You can get your OCI within 6-7 weeks, which is the fastest processing time for an OCI application. However, it depends on the OCI application and the attached documents. If all these are correct, you may be able to receive your OCI card before the due dates.
Yes, your OCI application can be rejected if you have not uploaded all required supporting documents or entered incorrect information. In that case, you have to reapply for the OCI with proper documentation and correct information.
To know whether your OCI is approved or not, you can visit the official OCI services portal or the BLS website and track your application status by entering the application ID and passport number.
To apply for the OCI card, you need to pay the BLS International service charge, which is CA$24.08 for handling the OCI application, and the ICWF fee, which is CA$4.88 for handling the OCI application by the Indian government.
Under section 7B(2) of The Citizenship Act, 1955, the OCI cardholders are not allowed to vote, be a member of Parliament, Legislative Council, or Legislative Assembly, and cannot hold any constitutional posts in India, such as President, Vice President, Judge of the Supreme or High Court, etc.
The price for the new OCI card in Australia is AUS $414, and for the previous PIO card holders, it is AUS $54.
The OCI card processing time in Australia is approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the date of submission at the OCI application center.
The standard OCI card processing time is 4 to 6 weeks. There is no urgent service available for OCI cards.
Yes, the OCI can be rejected or denied if the registration is done by any fraud and there is false representation in the application. Under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, the individual will be blacklisted and his/her entry will be banned in India.
You can find out the status of your OCI card by visiting the official OCI services website. Click on Status Inquiry on the website and check its status.
To fill an online application for a minor, you need to choose the OCI type and services and fill out the application form. Then you need to submit all the documents for verification and our visament team will book an appointment on your behalf for the OCI application. Then you can visit the nearest OCI center, take all your original documents, and get real-time updates by tracking the status of your OCI.
Yes, for minor applicants below 5 years, parental authorization is mandatory so you need to notarize the OCI application for a minor.
To apply for an OCI card for Australia, first, you need to visit the visament website, then choose the OCI services, and fill out your OCI application. Submit all the documents after it will be reviewed by our Visament team and send them for further verification then, our team will book an appointment on your behalf. After all the verification you can visit the nearest OCI center to collect your OCI card and all the original documents.
To track the OCI application online you need to visit OCi miscellaneous services, where you need to enter your passport number and date of birth. After all this you will be able to see the real-time updates of your OCI application status.
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