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Eligibility to Apply for a OCI Card:
1. Foreigners of Indian origin (except Pakistan and Bangladesh) whose present
nationality is such that their country of nationality allows dual
citizenship in some form or other, are eligible to apply under OCI scheme,
if he/she possesses evidence of self or parents or grand parents:
2. Being eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of commencement of
Indian Constitution i.e. 26.01.1950.OR Belonging to a territory that became a part of India after 15.01.1947.OR Being a citizen of India on or after 26.01.1950.
Documents required to be enclosed at the time of submission of application for OCI:
Photocopy of Passport and valid VISA.
Proof of Indian Origin :
Previous Indian Passport OR
Applicant Birth Certificate
Any other documentary proof
In case of PIO Card holder - Copy of PIO Card and Copy of previous Indian
Passport / Birth Certificate and parents Indian passport.
Copy of Registration Certificate.
4 nos recent Passport size photos
All documents to be Self- attested.
Benefits available to a OCI Card holder:
Grant of multiple entry, multi purpose life long VISA to visit India.
Exemption from registration with FRRO/FRO,for any length of time.
Parity with NRI's in economic, financial and educational fields except in
maters relating to acquisition of agricultural/plantation properties.
Note: In case of minor children ,OCI will be issued ,if either of the
parents is holding OCI Card or eligible for OCI.
FEES:
Rs. 14, 230/- (for non- PIO Card holders)
Rs. 1, 290/-(for PIO Card holders)
Rs. 7000/- (for minor PIO Card holder)
(Fees are subject to change, so please check with us before you apply)
FOR RELEVANT FORMS & FURTHER DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY:
Do contact Vignesh Govindaraj at vignesh@karmlaw.com
Ph: (0) 9884866418
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