Common Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we can help if you need to travel urgently. We offer various expedited services to help you get your required travel document quickly.

To make documents self-attested, you need to have a copy of the documents, then write "Certified True Copy of the Original", and then you need to sign and write the date on the document.

You need to submit 2 passport-size colored photographs with 2x2 inches each, for your OCI application in Boston.

A US citizen with an OCI can stay in India for an indefinite time period, and he or she is also exempt from registering with the FRRO (Foreign Regional Registration Officer).

No, in Boston, you will not find an Indian embassy. The nearest Indian embassy to Boston is in Washington, D.C.

Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan is the Consulate General of India in Atlanta.

Yes, in Georgia, you will find an Indian embassy in Tbilisi, located at 03 Irakli Gamkrelidze Street.

When you filled out your OCI card application in Atlanta, you needed to send all the supporting documents to the VFS Indian Consular Application Center (ICAC).

The processing time for the OCI card in Atlanta is normally 7-8 weeks. However, it also depends on the number of applications received. If there are errors or missing supporting documents, your OCI card may be delayed or rejected.

Any person who is a citizen of India but has renounced their Indian citizenship and has obtained foreign citizenship can apply for the OCI card, a minor child whose parents are of Indian origin or have an OCI card, the spouse of a foreign citizen of Indian citizenship, or any person whose grandparents, great-grandparents, and parents are from India and are citizens of India.

The processing time to get your OCI card in Ontario is generally 6-7 weeks. However, it depends on the application details. If there are no errors in the OCI application, you will get your OCI card on time. If there are errors or missing documents, or if you filed your application late, your OCI card may be delayed or, in some cases, rejected.

For your OCI card, you will need at least 2 passport-size digital photos, each 2x2 inches, with a light background and a clear face.

Yes, you need to send your valid foreign passport to apply for an OCI card in Ontario. If you are a former Indian citizen in that condition, you also need to provide a copy of your canceled Indian passport and proof of surrender with it.

To be eligible for the OCI card in Sydney, you need to be a former Indian citizen or your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents should be of Indian origin.

Usually, the processing time for the OCI cards in Sydney is around 4 to 6 weeks. In some specific cases, this time can also be longer.

For OCI card applications, you require two physical photographs and one digital photograph.

The fastest way to get permanent residency in Australia is through the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). It does not require state or employer sponsorship.

Yes, there is a renewal process for OCI cards, but it depends on the age of the cardholder and passport. Those aged below 20 and over 50 have to renew their OCI cards each time they get a new passport. It is not a mandatory condition for individuals of different ages.

If we talk about the standard application in which all the documents are submitted and the police verification is clear, then it will take around 3 to 4 business days for VFS to return a passport.

It takes around 6 to 8 weeks to get a new OCI card in Melbourne, Australia. The processing time can vary for some specific cases.