Q755. How to apply for OCI when

living in India . . .

Question: Dear Sir, Our son is 16 years old and is an American citizen. He is currently in the USA attending high school after having completed his class 10 here in Dehradun, India. We would like to apply for an OCI for him. Can we apply for it here in India? Kindly let us know where, how, what the procedure is and what documents we need to submit. We are both resident Indians. We look forward to a prompt response. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Mr and Mrs Palden. Answer The process of applying for OCI from India is almost the same as applying from abroad. The only difference: 1. When applying for OCI from within India, completed form and documents after online submission are mailed to FRRO instead of Indian consulates 2. The fee is payable in India Rupees when applying for OCI from within India.

To apply for OCI from India:

Applying for OCI involves two steps. One is an online application form and the other part involves printing the online form, attaching the required documentary proof of applicants eligibility for OCI and mailing of these forms and documents along with the OCI fee to the FRRO. Brief explanation of steps involved to apply for OCI in India 1. Visit https://passport.gov.in/oci/ 2. Select OCI-Registration link and Click the ‘Click Here To Proceed’ button 3. Select Fresh Application 4. Place of submission should be selected as India and Select the city nearest to your location under the Mission category. Fill in the rest of the required information selecting Save & Continue as you move from page to page. 5. OCI application form Part A is filled online. Part B needs to be downloaded, printed and after completion, both forms have to be mailed to the FRRO office selected on the online application. Required documents should also be attached to the form when mailing it to FRRO. The current fee for OCI in India is Rupees 15000/- 6. When mailing to FRRO do not use courier, send either by Speed post or Registered post.

Documents that may be required

1. Proof of present citizenship 2. Evidence of self or parents or grandparents Indian citizenship on or after 26th January 1950 Such as: (i) Copy of the passport: or (ii) Copy of the domicile certificate issued by the Competent authority; or (iii) Any other proof substantiating the request. Usually applicants are able to submit a certificate of residence or place of birth of self/parents/grandparents from First Class Magistrate/District Magistrate (DM) of the concerned place.