Common Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the simple steps to apply for the OCI card in Germany. First, you need to register on the official ICAC website, log in to the official OCI services portal of the Indian government, and then click on the New application. Fill the application form parts A and B with the correct details and upload all the related documents, and book an appointment online from the ICAC website to submit your OCI application. Then print out the application form, and visit the appointment centre with the complete application and attached documents to submit your application and pay the fees (you need to submit your Biometrics if needed).

The normal processing time for OCI application is about 8-10 weeks for the person of Indian origin (PIOs), and for the foreign spouse category, it depends on the recipient of clearance from the different authorities in India.

Yes, an OCI cardholder can inherit agricultural land in India. Although it is not permitted to purchase it, surely they can inherit it from the family members.

Indian OCI card processing time in the Netherlands is approximately 3 months, and the OCI card fee in the Netherlands is 235 euros plus some service charges here and there.

You have to follow a process to apply for an OCI card Netherlands, which is listed below: Visit the OCI services portal and fill out an application form to apply for an OCI card, Upload the required documents and pay the fee amount, Visit the VFS Global Center in the Hague and submit the application form there, After completing the verification process, you will get your OCI card from the same office.

Visit the OCI services website to apply for the OCI miscellaneous services, then after uploading the documents, visit the VFS Global office in the Netherlands and submit a printed copy of your application along with other required documents. Then, once your application is approved after verification, you will be able to have your new OCI card with the designated changes.

The mandatory documents that are generally required for the renewal of the OCI card are a duly signed OCI application form, a photograph, a signature, the OCI card, a copy of the current passport, proof of address, a consent letter, and the fee receipt.

To convert your PIO card to OCI card, you have to apply on the official website of OCI services. After uploading all the documents, submit them at the VFS Global Center. Also, provide your POI card to convert it to the OCI Card. Once the verification process is done, you will be notified when your OCI card is ready to collect. You can pay an extra fee to get it delivered to your home.

The documents which are generally required for an Indian passport renewal in the Netherlands are: Original passport with self-attested copies of two pages (first and last), A valid Dutch residence permit, A filled application form from the Passport Seva portal with signatures, Two photographs of 2x2 inches

To renew your Indian Passport in the Netherlands, you have to first fill out the form and upload the documents on the Passport Seva website. After this, submit this application form to the VFS Global center office with the needed documents and signed copies. The whole process from then on will be taken care of by them, and you have to wait until you get notified about your renewed passport.

To apply for the Indian Police Clearance Certificate, visit the Embassy of India in the Netherlands, fill out an application form for PCC, and submit all the necessary documents required. After the people in the embassy get a clear report on your profile from the police authorities in India, you will get your Indian PCC. This process can take up to several months, so be patient.

You can surrender Indian passport Netherlands by applying on the Passport Seva website. After that, you have to submit the application form with the required documents like the old indian passport and a copy of a foreign passport at the VFS center in the Netherlands. They will verify the documents, and after the process is completed, you will receive your cancelled passport along with the surrender certificate.

It does not matter where you are living, you can always apply for a PAN card. So yes, NRIs can apply PAN card online and offline in the Netherlands.

It is very necessary to update your residential status in your PAN card for NRIs. You can check the NRI PAN card status by visiting the income tax department portal, then logging in to your account and going to the profile section. Here, you can check the NRI status and also edit it if you need.

Yes. It does not matter in which country you are living, you can always apply for a PAN card. So, if you want an NRI PAN card, apply for it on the official website.

Gather all the important documents like proof of identity, proof of address, Proof of DOB, photographs, PAN number, etc. Then visit the NSDL website, apply for a duplicate PAN card, pay the fee amount, and verify the details. After all this process, you have to print the application form, sign it, and send it to the given address on the NSDL website. Once your application gets approved, you will get your duplicate PAN card.

To change the name in a PAN card, visit the NSDL portal. Then fill the request form, write your PAN number, select the corrections you want to do, upload the mentioned documents, pay the nominal fees amount, and that's it. Your details will be changed after your application gets approved.

To surrender Indian passport in Italy, you have to visit the Indian Citizenship Online Portal and fill out the application form for the renunciation of your Indian Passport. Submit all the documents and pay the fee mentioned there. After that, visit the Embassy of India in Rome and submit the application form there. You also have to submit proof of an Italian passport and your old indian passport. After renunciation, you will get your cancelled Indian passport along with the surrender certificate.

The process of getting an Indian PCC in Italy starts with filling out the application form on the website of the Indian Embassy. Then, upload all the documents and pay the fees. Submit the form at the Consulate's office, and after your profile gets a clear report from the Indian authorities, you will get your Indian Clearance Certificate.

To renew an Indian passport in Italy, we have to visit the Embassy or consulate office of India in Italy. You can also fill out the application form online on the Passport Seva portal, upload all the documents, and pay the applicable fees. You will be notified by the Embassy whenever your renewed passport is ready for collection.