What are the documents required for OCI registration?

What are the documents required for OCI registration?

Mandatory documents for an OCI Application:

• Two photographs as per the photo specifications.
• Copy of Foreign Passport.
• Copy of Naturalisation Certificate, if applicable.
• Applicants, who have obtained Foreign Nationality by Naturalisation, are required to submit Naturalisation Certificate (Original) along with the copy.

Do I need to self attest OCI documents?

You are required to input your online registration number or File number and your passport number for accessing the online OCI Enquiry. As the OCI process is a time consuming, original documents are not asked for and only self-attested copies are required.

Can OCI be used as ID?

OCI can be used as identity proof for application of PAN Card and driving license as well as for opening a bank account if the OCI card holder is residing in India.

How do you self attest a document for OCI?

Self-attestation simply requires you to place your signature on a photocopy of the document you want to certify. After you have a made a clean copy of your document, write a statement on it such as: “True copy” or “Self-attested copy”. Then place your signature directly under it.

Do we need original passport for OCI application?

Applicants seeking new/fresh OCI card need not send original US/third country passport with the original OCI application to the VFS Global.

Can I apply for OCI without passport?

A valid original US passport or Non-Indian passport if the nationality is non-US is needed at this point. The U-Visa (OCI) sticker needs to be affixed to a blank visa page in the passport. The passport must have minimum 2 blank pages and a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of application.

Does OCI application need to be notarized?

Original or Copy 1 GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM OCI Application Form: In case of Minor any one parent may sign the form and notarize it before submission.

What is self attested?

Self Attestation is a method of verification of a document by the applicant himself/herself. It is done by taking a photocopy of a document and then self-certifying by affixing signature on it and writing ‘true copy’ or ‘self attested’ if required.

Can OCI get Aadhar card?

Aadhaar Card enrollment is presently available to residents in India. OCI Cardholders who stay in India for a long time (over 182 days in twelve months immediately preceding the date of application for enrolment) and have an Indian address can also enroll for Aadhaar Card in India.

Is OCI card holder a citizen of India?

Despite the name, OCI status is not citizenship and does not grant the right to vote in Indian elections or hold public office. The Indian government can revoke OCI status in a wide variety of circumstances. As of 2020, there are 6 million holders of OCI cards among the Indian Overseas diaspora.

Is it necessary to write self attested?

It is done by taking a photocopy of a document and then self-certifying by affixing signature on it and writing ‘true copy’ or ‘self attested’ if required. Self Attestation empowers the owner of a document to vouch for its authenticity by affirmation.

What does self attest mean?

Definition Self-Attestation: Self-attestation (also referred to as a participant statement) occurs when a participant states his or her status for a particular data element, such as pregnant or parenting youth, and then signs and dates a form acknowledging this status.