Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

[pentaya]

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm if the courier company delivering the Passport/OCI deliver on Sat and Sun? Or is it only Mon-Fri?

Thanks

As far as I know it is Mond - Fri

[Londoner101]

Hi all

This is my experience, almost 3 months to get OCI granted based on spouse already holding OCI. I would suggest if no update after 42 days email info.london@hcilondon.in and keep chasing them. after 2 emails (10 days) i got a response saying it was granted.

Submitted at Goswell Rd, London

Applicant Name XXX
File Acknowledgment Number YYY
Date Of Acknowledgment 09-SEP-2016
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
OCI- Number ZZZ
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-DEC-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 06-DEC-2016
Document received At LONDON On 06-DEC-2016
Passport Submitted (today) 08-DEC-2016

Told 7-10 days to get it in post, though having read some posts could be over 10 days which is not good for me as I travel on the 21st Dec. Though I am hoping it comes sooner like the person who got it in about 6 days. Fingers crossed or will be very expensive holiday to change flights and miss out on hotel stays.

Good luck all!

Final Update:
Passport Submitted 08-DEC-2016 @ 9.30am
Passport/OCI Received 15-DEC-2016 @ 3.00pm

Much Relief!!!

[Londoner101]

Hi all

This is my experience, almost 3 months to get OCI granted based on spouse already holding OCI. I would suggest if no update after 42 days email info.london@hcilondon.in and keep chasing them. after 2 emails (10 days) i got a response saying it was granted.

Submitted at Goswell Rd, London

Applicant Name XXX
File Acknowledgment Number YYY
Date Of Acknowledgment 09-SEP-2016
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
OCI- Number ZZZ
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-DEC-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 06-DEC-2016
Document received At LONDON On 06-DEC-2016
Passport Submitted (today) 08-DEC-2016

Told 7-10 days to get it in post, though having read some posts could be over 10 days which is not good for me as I travel on the 21st Dec. Though I am hoping it comes sooner like the person who got it in about 6 days. Fingers crossed or will be very expensive holiday to change flights and miss out on hotel stays.

Good luck all!

Final Update:
Passport Submitted 08-DEC-2016 @ 9.30am
Passport/OCI Received 15-DEC-2016 @ 3.00pm

Much Relief!!!

Hi All, should there be an OCI stamp in the actual British passport also? I don't have one. I just have the separate OCI passbook. I know my wife who got her OCI a while also has a page in her passport with the OCI stamp. I'm hoping someone can confirm it's no longer supplied/needed in the passport also.

Thanks

[pentaya]

No stamps on British Passport. Just that book. Remember if you change passport, OCI will be cancelled automatically and required to reapply again.

[arwa.dholkawala]

If the British passport expires and needs to be renewed does that mean we need to reapply for OCI again?

[pentaya]

If the British passport expires and needs to be renewed does that mean we need to reapply for OCI again?

Correct... Incase if you lose your passport, change your passport, OCI is invalid. You have let the Indian EMbassy know by just filling a form and paying £18.

http://www.vfsglobal.com/India/UK/OCI.html

£18.00 (£16+£2) for changing any details in the card and transferring visa to the New Passport. [Procedure: online through Miscellaneous registration].

[Londoner101]

Pentaya - Thanks for the information

[rivercam]

Re issue of OCI is not mandatory for applicants aged between 21 to 50 years.

It's mandatory for children every time they renew their passports like every 5 years.

http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/OCI.html#3[url][/url]

[arwa.dholkawala]

Re issue of OCI is not mandatory for applicants aged between 21 to 50 years.

It's mandatory for children every time they renew their passports like every 5 years.

http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/uk/OCI.html#3[url][/url]

So if I understand clearly in case British passport expires say before reaching age of 50 then I can still travel on the basis of the OCI booklet issued with that British passport number. I will need to carry the expired passport. And before reaching the age of 50 I need to reapply for OCI? is this correct?

[rivercam]

Yes, that is correct!!!!!!!!!

I don't think you even need old passport because they have stopped affixing sticker and all you need to show is OCI card/booklet with valid passport at the time of travel.

[arwa.dholkawala]

Yes, that is correct!!!!!!!!!

I don't think you even need old passport because they have stopped affixing sticker and all you need to show is OCI card/booklet with valid passport at the time of travel.

Thanks for the information

[raj2017]

Here is my OCI application timeliness.


VFS Center: London-Goswell
Application Date :18-10-2016
Date of acknowledgement : 19-10-2016
Original docs Received : One week after an acknowledgement
Documents Printing Status : Processed on 12-Dec-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 12-Dec-2016
Document received At London: 12-Dec-2016
Passport Submitted in Person: 13-Dec-2016
SMS Confirmation from VFS: 19-Dec-2016
Passport and OCI Document Received: 20-Dec-2016

I need some clarification on OCI - I just received OCI booklet and passport but passport doesn't have any sticker or stamping or any entry. Is this ok?

[pentaya]

Here is my OCI application timeliness.


VFS Center: London-Goswell
Application Date :18-10-2016
Date of acknowledgement : 19-10-2016
Original docs Received : One week after an acknowledgement
Documents Printing Status : Processed on 12-Dec-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 12-Dec-2016
Document received At London: 12-Dec-2016
Passport Submitted in Person: 13-Dec-2016
SMS Confirmation from VFS: 19-Dec-2016
Passport and OCI Document Received: 20-Dec-2016

I need some clarification on OCI - I just received OCI booklet and passport but passport doesn't have any sticker or stamping or any entry. Is this ok?

no more stamps. only the booklet is issued now.

[srikanth1230]

We are travelling on 30th Dec but still waiting for OCI and passport

Applicant Name XXX
File Acknowledgment Number YYY
Date Of Acknowledgment 20-Oct-10
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
VFS office - Belfast
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 12-DEC-2016
Passport Submitted 13-DEC-2016
SMS Confirmation from VFS: ??
Passport and OCI Document Received: ??

Do we know whom to contact to check the latest status on OCI?

[pentaya]

We are travelling on 30th Dec but still waiting for OCI and passport

Applicant Name XXX
File Acknowledgment Number YYY
Date Of Acknowledgment 20-Oct-10
Registration Status at Mission LONDON
VFS office - Belfast
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 12-DEC-2016
Passport Submitted 13-DEC-2016
SMS Confirmation from VFS: ??
Passport and OCI Document Received: ??

Do we know whom to contact to check the latest status on OCI?

try to call the VFS helpline and also you can email Belfast consulate.Try to email and chase them before tomorrow as Saturday to Tuesday is a complete shut down. 30th Dec should be okay. Generally speaking, You should recieve the passport in 7 days. Given it is Xmas time add few more days. Keep tracking your prepaid envelope.

[arwa.dholkawala]

My OCI timeline as below
Application submitted on : 30-Oct-2016
Date Of Acknowledgement : 31-Oct-2016
Doc Printing Status PROCESSED : 15-DEC-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) : 15-DEC-2016
Document received At LONDON : 15-DEC-2016
Passport submitted in person : 16-DEC-2016
OCI booklet received : 24-DEC-2016

[sharsiddphoto]

Doing my bit for this thread as it really helped me manage my anxiety for my daughter's OCI app as it arrived just four days before we're booked to fly to India

My (daughter's) OCI timeline as below

Application submitted on: 27-Oct-2016 (VFS, Goswell Rd, London)
Date Of Acknowledgement: 28-Oct-2016
Doc Printing Status PROCESSED: 15-Dec-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI): 16-Dec-2016
Document received at LONDON: 16-Dec-2016
Passport submitted in person: 19-Dec-2016
OCI booklet received: 28-Dec-2016

[Saeedrehman]

Application submitted on: 18-Oct-2016 (VFS, Cardiff)
Date Of Acknowledgement: 21-Oct-2016
Doc Printing Status PROCESSED: 13-Dec-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI): 13-Dec-2016
Document received at LONDON: 13-Dec-2016
Passport submitted in person: 14-Dec-2016
OCI booklet received: 24-Dec-2016

[jaysingh2k]

FINAL UPDATE

OCI based on Spouse

Application Date : 06-10-2016
VFS Center: London Hounslow
Date of acknowledgement : 07-10-2016
Original docs Received : 08-10-2016
Documents Printing Status: : PROCESSED 13-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 13-12-2016
Document received At London: 13-12-2016
Passport Submitted in person : 29-12-2016
Passport and OCI document received : 06-01-2017

Thanks all for your help and advise during this long journey. Best of luck to those all who are still waiting.

[jaysingh2k]

FINAL UPDATE

OCI based on Spouse

Application Date : 06-10-2016
VFS Center: London Hounslow
Date of acknowledgement : 07-10-2016
Original docs Received : 08-10-2016
Documents Printing Status: : PROCESSED 13-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 13-12-2016
Document received At London: 13-12-2016
Passport Submitted in person : 29-12-2016
Passport and OCI document received : 06-01-2017

Thanks all for your help and advice during this long journey. Best of luck to those all who are still waiting.

[GB85]

Application Date :27-10-2016
VFS Center: London-Goswell Road
Date of acknowledgement : 28-10-2016
Original docs Received : few days later
Documents Printing Status : 15-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 16-12-2016
Document received At London: 16-12-2016
PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 10-01-2017
PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :Awaited

Hi All,

I submitted my passport today for collecting the OCI. I have two questions:
- When can I expect to receive my OCI booklet and passport? I know the official guidance says 7-10 working days. But how long has it taken for people on an average. I am due to travel on 29th January and I am feeling slightly nervous with the timelines.

- Will I get a sticker in my British passport or is it just the OCI booklet?

Thank you for your help!

[jaysingh2k]

Application Date :27-10-2016
VFS Center: London-Goswell Road
Date of acknowledgement : 28-10-2016
Original docs Received : few days later
Documents Printing Status : 15-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 16-12-2016
Document received At London: 16-12-2016
PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 10-01-2017
PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :Awaited

Hi All,

I submitted my passport today for collecting the OCI. I have two questions:
- When can I expect to receive my OCI booklet and passport? I know the official guidance says 7-10 working days. But how long has it taken for people on an average. I am due to travel on 29th January and I am feeling slightly nervous with the timelines.

- Will I get a sticker in my British passport or is it just the OCI booklet?

Thank you for your help!

Hi GB85,

You will get your passport and OCI booklet back within the timeline given 7-10 working days. It may come quicker, but it's all subject to how busy VFS are. You will be sent emails and text messages (if you requested this paid service from VFS), so you will know when they have posted your passport and OCI booklet, so keep any eye out for this.

They no longer place the stickers in the British passport, so it's now just the OCI booklet.

[jaysingh2k]

Application Date :27-10-2016
VFS Center: London-Goswell Road
Date of acknowledgement : 28-10-2016
Original docs Received : few days later
Documents Printing Status : 15-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 16-12-2016
Document received At London: 16-12-2016
PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 10-01-2017
PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :Awaited

Hi All,

I submitted my passport today for collecting the OCI. I have two questions:
- When can I expect to receive my OCI booklet and passport? I know the official guidance says 7-10 working days. But how long has it taken for people on an average. I am due to travel on 29th January and I am feeling slightly nervous with the timelines.

- Will I get a sticker in my British passport or is it just the OCI booklet?

Thank you for your help!

Hi GB85,

You will get your passport and OCI booklet back within the timeline given 7-10 working days. It may come quicker, but it's all subject to how busy VFS are. You will be sent emails and text messages (if you requested this paid service from VFS), so you will know when they have posted your passport and OCI booklet, so keep any eye out for this. I made to two seperate applications for OCI and both of them came back within 7 days after submitting our passports. So yours should come back within a week.

They no longer place the stickers in the British passport, so it's now just the OCI booklet.

[GB85]

Application Date :27-10-2016
VFS Center: London-Goswell Road
Date of acknowledgement : 28-10-2016
Original docs Received : few days later
Documents Printing Status : 15-12-2016
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 16-12-2016
Document received At London: 16-12-2016
PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 10-01-2017
PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :Awaited

Hi All,

I submitted my passport today for collecting the OCI. I have two questions:
- When can I expect to receive my OCI booklet and passport? I know the official guidance says 7-10 working days. But how long has it taken for people on an average. I am due to travel on 29th January and I am feeling slightly nervous with the timelines.

- Will I get a sticker in my British passport or is it just the OCI booklet?

Thank you for your help!

Hi GB85,

You will get your passport and OCI booklet back within the timeline given 7-10 working days. It may come quicker, but it's all subject to how busy VFS are. You will be sent emails and text messages (if you requested this paid service from VFS), so you will know when they have posted your passport and OCI booklet, so keep any eye out for this. I made to two seperate applications for OCI and both of them came back within 7 days after submitting our passports. So yours should come back within a week.

They no longer place the stickers in the British passport, so it's now just the OCI booklet.

Thank you! I was slightly concerned that they gave me no tracking number etc. But it is good to know that I will get the SMS etc. - I have paid for the service while making my initial application. Will wait for the SMS then!

[ssathish315]

Application Date :03-01-2017
VFS Center: Edinburgh VFS
Date of acknowledgement : 03-01-2016
Original docs Received : WAITING
Documents Printing Status :
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI :
Document received At Edinburgh:
PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON:
PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :