Common Frequently Asked Questions

You can submit your OCI application via post to the Indian Consular Application Centre in Melbourne and the VFS Global Center there.

The validity of an OCI card is for a lifetime. It needs to be renewed each time you get a new passport until the age of 20 and after the age of 50. For the age group of 21 to 49, it is not mandatory to get your OCI passport renewed.

For minors, the OCI application process is also the same. Apply through the official government website, submit the documents, and pay the required fee. In addition to this, parents have to submit a signed and notarized application to a VFS Global Center.

You need to complete the OCI Miscellaneous Services application form and pay the applicable fee. The supporting documents will be the same as the OCI card application; you just have to add a copy of the police report (for lost cards) and your damaged OCI card (for damaged ones).

To apply for an OCI card, you need to visit the Indian Consular Application Centre or VFS Global Center. You can also apply online through their official portals or use service providers like Visament for expert guidance.

No, you don't need to register with the FRRO/FRO for the OCI application. However, for any change in their permanent resident status or employment, they need to report to the FRRO/ FRO for the OCI registration.

If your OCI passport expires, then you need to go to the official OCI services website and go to the OCI miscellaneous section, and apply for the OCI card reissue. Then, you need to upload a new passport copy with your recent photo and submit the application, and then you will get your new OCI card with your updated passport.

No, you don't need to renew the  OCI card every 5 years. You only need to renew your OCI card when you need to change any details in the OCI card or when you are at the age of 20 years, and the rule for every OCI cardholder to renew their OCI card has now been discontinued.

To obtain an OCI card, you will need to wait approximately 5-6 weeks for the processing and delivery of your OCI card in Leicester, UK.

Foreigners of Indian origin, individuals, spouses, and children, Persons of Indian origin (PIOs), and dependents of foreigners on various visas are eligible to apply for the Indian X visa.

For the Indian X visa application, the general processing time is 3-7 working days.

No, you don't need to register with the FRRO if you have a stay in Indian for less than 180 days. However, for more staty more than 180 days in India, you need to get registered with the FRRO.

The maximum validity period for the India X visa is 5 years; however, they can also apply for the extension of the X visa by getting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

No, X Visa holders cannot work in India. They don't have the right to work. However, they can work in India. if they meet the eligibility requirements and convert their X visa to an employment visa.

The government fee to apply for the Indian X visa is 100$ for 6 months for single and multiple entries, 140$ for more than 6 months up to 1 year multiple entry, and 220$ to get more than 1 year and up to 5 years visa with multiple entry.

Yes, a printed copy of your Indian e-Visa is required, as you may need to show it to the officials at the time of immigration.

Yes, each traveler should have their own visa, whether they are adults or minors.

The validity of the India e-Visa is determined by the type of e-Visa. The 30-day Indian tourist e-Visa is valid for 30 days, and the 1-year Indian tourist e-Visa is valid for 1 year.

There could be several reasons why the Indian e-Visa for Sri Lankans can be rejected, such as errors in personal information, wrong travel details, etc.

The processing time for the Indian eVisa for Sri Lankan citizens is 3 to 4 working days after you submit your application.