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Filled and signed application form, 2 recent photos of size 5x5 cms, Original passport and clear copies of the pages that are relevant, original and clear copy of valid permit to stay in Italy, and address proof. In case of any appearance changes, then an Affidavit for it.

To convert your PIO card to OCI card, follow these steps: Fill out the application form and upload the documents on the website of the Ministry of External Affairs, Submit your application at the Embassy of India in Italy, During the verification process, you have to submit your PIO card, After the process gets approved, you will get your OCI card

Two OCI card photos are required to be pasted on the first and last page of the application form. The photos should be recent and should be in colour with a light background. The size of the photos should be 2x2 inches, and you should be properly visible in the photos.

Apply on the website of OCI services online and upload all the mentioned documents correctly. After that, you need to submit a printed copy with the necessary documents to the Embassy or Consulate of India in Italy. Then, wait until the verification process is completed, and you will be notified when your OCI card will be available for pickup.

Yes, you can start the process of your OCI card renewal while residing in Italy via online websites, or you can also visit the Embassy of India in Italy.

Approximately, the processing time in Italy for the OCI card is 6-7 weeks, and OCI card fees in Italy are €251, plus service charges.

First of all, you have to fill out an OCI card application in Ireland, upload all the required documents on the OCI services portal, and pay the mentioned fees. After that, submit all the documents and a printed copy of the application to the Indian embassy in Dublin. Then wait until your application gets processed, and then you will be notified about when to collect your OCI card from the Embassy.

Visit the OCI services portal and fill out the application for the OCI card miscellaneous services, and follow all the steps, like uploading the documents and paying the nominal fee amount. Submit a printed copy at the Embassy of India in Dublin, and your verification process will start. After it gets approved, you can collect the updated OCI card from the office or get it delivered by paying an extra amount.

The OCI card renewal processing time is around 6 to 7 weeks if all your submitted documents are valid and correct. And, the OCI card renewal fees are €26, but in case of any loss or damage, it can cost around €95.

To do a PIO to OCI conversion, follow these steps:  Visit the OCI services official website Apply to convert the PIO to OCI, Upload the required documents, Submit a printed copy to the Embassy of India in Dublin, Submit your PIO card, Wait until the verification process is done, Collect your OCI card after getting notified

The processing time for the Indian Passport renewal generally takes 30 to 45 days, and the Indian Passport renewal fees in Ireland are:  60 euros for a 36-page booklet, 75 euros for a 60-page booklet, 40 euros for minors under 18 years of age, 25 euros for an Affidavit if there is a change in appearance

To start the process of Indian passport renewal in Ireland, you have to visit the website of Passport Seva and fill out a form. Upload all the documents and visit the Indian Embassy in Dublin to submit the form and other documents, like your old passport and proof of all the changes you want to make. After your verification is done, you can get your renewed passport and collect it from the same office.

Visit the Passport Seva portal and apply for an Indian Police Clearance Certificate. After uploading all the documents, you have to pay the fees and visit the Indian Embassy in Dublin. Submit the application form along with copies of the original documents. Once the Indian authorities give you a clear report, then the Embassy in Dublin will provide you with the Indian PCC.

After filling out the application form, gather all the documents and pay the fee amount. Visit the embassy office in Ireland and submit a printed copy of the form for the renunciation of the Indian Passport. Submit your Indian passport and a copy of your foreign passport, and once the verification gets done, your process to surrender Indian Passport is successful. You will receive your cancelled passport along with the Surrender certificate.

To change your Indian PAN card details, follow these steps:  Visit the NSDL PAN website, After that, select the correction/change in PAN card details, Enter your PAN number and fill in the details you want to change, and click submit, Enter all the details that are required in the form

Everyone can apply for a PAN card, whether they are Indian nationals or foreign nationals. So, yes, if you are an NRI living in Ireland, then you can apply for a PAN application for NRIs.

Follow the steps below to apply for a PAN card online in Malaysia: Visit the official portal of the Income Tax Department, Select the option that says "apply for a new PAN card". , Fill out the application form with all the necessary details, Upload all the documents mentioned on the website, Pay the application fees, Submit a printed copy of the application form to the designated office, You can also track the status of your application on the website by using the reference number

You can update the details of your PAN card on the Protean PAN website or the UTIITSL website from which you originally applied for the PAN card. You need to visit the website, fill out all the required details, and then click on 'Update PAN Card Details'. Submit the required documents, update the new mobile number, and click 'Update'. Enter the captcha and then wait until your application gets approved. You will be notified when the changes are updated in your PAN card.

The documents required for the surrender of an Indian passport are two photographs, a copy of the old/last indian passport, a copy of the recent foreign passport, a copy of the foreign nationality, and a residential proof.

Visit the Passport Seva portal and register on it. , Fill out the application form for the Indian Police Clearance Certificate, Upload all the documents and submit the printed copy at the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur. , Once the Royal Malaysian Police gets an all-clear report from the Indian Police Authorities, they will process your PCC. , You will be notified when your Indian PCC is ready to collect.

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