EligibilityCriteria:
Under the OCI card scheme, Persons of Indian Origin(PIO), who are citizens of other countries, (except Pakistan and Bangladesh), but were citizens of India on or after 26th January, 1950 or were eligible to become citizens of India on 26th January 1950, are eligible to register themselves as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). OCI services are not available to:
Application Form and Procedure for uploading Application for registration has to be made online through the web site of Ministry of Home Affairs https://ociservices.gov.in/ Instructions therein may be pursued carefully particularly with respect to supporting documents required.Please refer to the check list provided by High Commission CLICK HERE so that there are no mistake in submission of application. Part A and Part B of the application form have to be filled online and printout of the application form along with documents is required to be submitted to High Commission. Please CLICK HERE for OCI fresh uploading procedure. Applicant who is above 12 years old is required to be present in person for submission of the application form due to Bio_Metric enrolement process. However, in case of minor children below 12 years old either parent can submit on behalf. Documents required The required documents listed below are indicative in nature and attempt has been made to cover majority of the cases. However, the Consular Officer may ask for additional documents after examining the application. After making an online application and uploading all required documents as per the check list provided for respective services, please report to the High Commission with a hard copy of the application along with the documents (originals and photocopies) and two photographs size 2’x2’ with white background (square shape with 80% coverage by face. The documents are to be produced in original for verification and photocopies of the same to be attached with application. If the applicant ever held an Indian Passport, then proof of renunciation of citizenship/surrender of passport certificate should also be submitted. Kindly note that the High Commission will accept an application for grant of OCI status after satisfying itself on the adequacy and authenticity of supporting documentation provided. In certain cases this is likely to take time as the documents may require verification from the issuing authorities in India. In such cases the High Commission cannot prescribe the timeframe within which the OCI card will be issued. In these cases, at the stage of initial application, an acknowledgement will be provided to you. Applicants are advised to keep track of their OCI status online. (i) OCI Fresh Application. Fee RM 1312.00 + Service Charge (Debit Card) . Please CLICK HERE for OCI Fresh Check List. (ii) OCI Miscellaneous Services - Issuance of new passport, change of personal particulars i.e. name, father’s name, date of birth, nationality etc. Fee RM 132 + Service Charge (Debit Card). Please CLICK HERE for Miscellaneous Services Check List (iii) Issuance of duplicate OCI card in lieu of lost OCI card . Fee RM 486.00 + Service Charge (Debit Card). Please CLICK HERE for Check List (iv) If existing PIO card holders has lost or damaged the PIO card, they are required to apply for OCI services. Fee RM 486.00 + Service Charge (Debit Card) Please CLICK HERE for Check List. (v) For conversion of PIO card to OCI card.Fee RM 486.00 + Service Charge (Debit Card) . Please CLICK HERE for Check List Please note: For application submission and OCI collection, online appointment booking is mandatory. Appointment can be booked by clicking below link: The High Commission of India may ask for additional documents if required for processing the OCI application form. Processing time: It is not possible for the High Commission to give exact processing time but it may take approximately 60 days. Applicants are advised to keep track of the OCI status in the Online Status Enquiry.
OCI status confers the following benefits:
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