Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

jagcv4 · Post by **jagcv4** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:29 am

Guys any updates regarding OCI please?

rajan1984 · Post by **rajan1984** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:41 pm

Application for: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Applied for OCI by Post : 08- 04-2014
Date of acknowledgement: 28-04-2014
(All original documents are receivedon 29th April 2014)
Documents Printing Status: UNDER PROCESS as of 9th June 2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: Awaiting
Document received At London On: Awaiting
Submit passports by Special Delivery : Awaiting#
Received stamped passports and OCI registration cards on: Awaiting

suji · Post by **suji** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:58 pm

Dear all, I need some advice. I was filling my OCI application for the family mistakenly without uploading my photos i have submitted my application. when i am trying to generate the partially filled application it is saying there is no such temp. appl i.d found. Do any of you encountered this problem? if so what to do?

Thanks

suji · Post by **suji** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:39 pm

Also on the OCI application in passport section : do we need to fill indian passport details or british passport details?

rshaikh · Post by **rshaikh** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:42 am

Applied by Post 01/04/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 16-Apr-2014
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED ON: 28-May-2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: 29-May-2014
Document received At London On: 30-May-2014
Post passport by Special Delivery : 31-May-2014
Documents received at HCI london: 03-Jun-2014
Received stamped passport and OCI booklet on: 10-Jun-2014

The immigration journey is over.

jagcv4 · Post by **jagcv4** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:36 pm

Wow rshaikh thats almost 7 weeks for your case. Did it take just 1 day to for your documents to reach london?

sudigaali_uk · Post by **sudigaali_uk** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:14 pm

I have applied 7 weeks ago but still showing UNDER PROCESS. Really frustrated with the process. I sent couple of emails to high commission but got same copy and paste message that 'we are waiting for printing of your oci sticker..'. I have waited so long for my OCI. I need to go INDIA bit urgently now. Can someone tell me whether I can apply for tourist visa in meantime and how long does it takes?

amity010 · Post by **amity010** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:40 pm

sudigaali_uk wrote:I have applied 7 weeks ago but still showing UNDER PROCESS. Really frustrated with the process. I sent couple of emails to high commission but got same copy and paste message that 'we are waiting for printing of your oci sticker..'. I have waited so long for my OCI. I need to go INDIA bit urgently now. Can someone tell me whether I can apply for tourist visa in meantime and how long does it takes?

It should be easy to apply for a visa. I would suggest you apply for a 6 month Entry visa instead of tourist visa. For Entry visa you just need to show the proof of your Indian origin (surrender certificate) and the process is easy. Also it turns out to be bit cheaper than tourist visa.

I got the entry visa in 2-3 working days. BTW I am still waiting for my OCI. I traveled to India on Entry visa and now back in the UK waiting for OCI

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sudigaali_uk · Post by **sudigaali_uk** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:38 pm

Hi Amity010,

Thank you so much for your reply. Could you tell me how long does this Entry VIsa valid for? i.e 3 months or 6 months. Is it only for Single entry? Is that be enough If I submit my Surrender certificate or do I need to provide any other documents?

Thanks

amity010 · Post by **amity010** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:29 pm

sudigaali_uk wrote:Hi Amity010,

Thank you so much for your reply. Could you tell me how long does this Entry VIsa valid for? i.e 3 months or 6 months. Is it only for Single entry? Is that be enough If I submit my Surrender certificate or do I need to provide any other documents?

Thanks

You can apply for 6 months (£67.20) or 1 year (£92.20) multiple entry

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/entryvisa_fees.html

1. Fill up online form http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/
2. Once filled take a print of it and sign wherever required.
3. Documents required

- Original British passport
- Copy of British passport photo page (self attested)
- Copy of surrender certificate (self attested)
- Copy of cancelled Indian passport front page (self attested)
- Two 50x50 photographs
- visa fees

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/entryvisa_CheckList.html

4. You can personally visit VFS and submit your application. They issue a token and you might have to wait for 30-40 mins if its busy.

5. They will ask you to collect it when ready. You can opt for text messaging facility (they charge you). They will email you and text you when the passport is ready for collection. You can then go and collect showing the receipt.

Took me just 2-3 days. Hope this helps.

sudigaali_uk · Post by **sudigaali_uk** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:38 pm

Thanlk you so much Amit. Much Relaxed now.

ik22 · Post by **ik22** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:14 pm

Application for: 2 Adults + 2 Child
Applied for OCI by Post : 04- 04-2014
Date of acknowledgement: 24-04-2014
Documents Printing Status: UNDER PROCESS
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: Awaiting
Document received At London On: Awaiting
Submit passports by Special Delivery : Awaiting#
Received stamped passports and OCI registration cards on: Awaiting

Its really frustrating......not seen many updates lately...

Babli · Post by **Babli** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:08 am

My date of acknowledgement was 23-4-2014 and finally printing status on 10th June changed to "processed "but not yet dispatched from india.

rajan1984 · Post by **rajan1984** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:28 pm

suji wrote:Dear all, I need some advice. I was filling my OCI application for the family mistakenly without uploading my photos i have submitted my application. when i am trying to generate the partially filled application it is saying there is no such temp. appl i.d found. Do any of you encountered this problem? if so what to do?

Thanks

You can make an another fresh application and submit. The online application is to just help you generate the PDF. There will be no issues if you generate the fresh one and submit.

ik22 · Post by **ik22** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:50 am

Application for: 2 Adults + 2 Child
Applied for OCI by Post : 04- 04-2014
Date of acknowledgement: 24-04-2014
Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED ON 12/06/2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: Awaiting
Document received At London On: Awaiting
Submit passports by Special Delivery : Awaiting#
Received stamped passports and OCI registration cards on: Awaiting

jagcv4 · Post by **jagcv4** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:39 pm

I think it is best to apply for entry visa and get going. OCI process is just ridiculous!!!

pkt1980 · Post by **pkt1980** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 2:33 pm

Application for: 1 Adult + 2 Children
Applied for OCI in Person : 25- 04-2014
Date of acknowledgement: 25-04-2014
Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED ON 12/06/2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: 13/06/2014
Document received At London On: 16/06/2014
Submit passports by Special Delivery : Awaiting#
Received stamped passports and OCI registration cards on: Awaiting

Babli · Post by **Babli** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:23 pm

Applicant Name Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
File Acknowledgment Number Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date Of Acknowledgment 23-APR-2014
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
OCI- Number Xxxxxxxxxx
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 10-JUN-2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 13-JUN-2014
Document received At LONDON On 16-JUN-2014

Can somebody help me please? What is next step now? Do I have to wait for another message or do I now need to print this page and send my docs?

pkt1980 · Post by **pkt1980** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:50 am

Hello Babli,
All the information you need regarding collection is here https://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html , except, you only need to send one envelope for a family with just one return SD for the passport return.

darkhorse10 · Post by **darkhorse10** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:45 pm

Hello,

Can anyone clarify what the below statement means?

g. GBRB (Birmingham) and GBRE (Edinburg) application/s will not be accepted in HCI, London.

It is under important information section in https://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html#bb

Thanks

jagcv4 · Post by **jagcv4** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:58 pm

those are the application numbers

Pvsc27 · Post by **Pvsc27** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:06 pm

Hi Can anyone quickly tell me whether we need to submit copy of indian cancelled passport for OCI card? it doesn;t say anywhere but just worried as i have appointment tomorrow and i have not taken any of those copies... thanks

dino2296 · Post by **dino2296** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:17 pm

darkhorse10 wrote:Hello,

Can anyone clarify what the below statement means?

g. GBRB (Birmingham) and GBRE (Edinburg) application/s will not be accepted in HCI, London.

It is under important information section in https://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html#bb

Thanks

The application for Oci can be only be made at the offices as per their code

GBRB (Birmingham)
GBRE (Edinburgh)
GBRL (London)

So a form with GBRB application can not be made at London or Edinburgh.

Avoid Birmingham like the plague, the staff are rude, ignorant, unhelpful and will look for any reason to turn you away. They will turn you away even if everything is correct. THey think everyone is uneducated. they are absolutely power mad.

London have just bought in appointment system which has had good reviews, but this was only after a petition signed by over 3000 people.

dino2296 · Post by **dino2296** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:20 pm

The application for Oci can be only be made at the offices as per their code

GBRB (Birmingham)
GBRE (Edinburgh)
GBRL (London)

So a form with GBRB application can not be made at London or Edinburgh.

Avoid Birmingham like the plague, the staff are rude, ignorant, unhelpful and will look for any reason to turn you away. They will turn you away even if everything is correct. THey think everyone is uneducated. they are absolutely power mad.

London have just bought in appointment system which has had good reviews, but this was only after a petition signed by over 3000 people.

darkhorse10 wrote:Hello,

Can anyone clarify what the below statement means?

g. GBRB (Birmingham) and GBRE (Edinburg) application/s will not be accepted in HCI, London.

It is under important information section in https://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html#bb

Thanks

pkt1980 · Post by **pkt1980** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:16 am

pkt1980 wrote:Application for: 1 Adult + 2 Children
Applied for OCI in Person : 25- 04-2014
Date of acknowledgement: 25-04-2014
Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED ON 12/06/2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On: 13/06/2014
Document received At London On: 16/06/2014
Submit passports by Special Delivery : 19/06/2014 (Signed by Kumar)
Received stamped passports and OCI registration cards on: Awaiting

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