NEW OCI Checklist - For ADULT (US National By Naturalization)
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLYING FOR NEW OCI for Adult
Applicant. YOU NEED TO MAIL THIS CHECKLIST AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE
MAKE SURE YOU PRINT THIS DOCUMENT, COMPLETE IT AND INCLUDE IT IN YOUR APPLICATION AS THE COVER
PAGE.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
❖ IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY to complete VFS ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS before sending your physical
application. Failure to complete online registration process will result in returning your application unprocessed.
❖ All the photocopies of the documents that are being submitted must be in full page and clearly legible. Photos should be
visible and other information should be clearly readable.
❖ Please do not send original documents unless specified. VFS will not be responsible for return of any additional original
documents submitted
❖ Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application match with your existing passport. If not, please provide
the supporting documentation.
❖ Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USA and the mission’s jurisdiction.
Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d - c e n t r e
❖ You are recommended to fill a fresh OCI application form if your form has been completed more than 70 days ago. This might help
avoid any processing delays in case your form expires at 90 days before submission to the Mission’
❖ After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new online application form.
❖ If your application lacks any of the documents listed in this checklist, your application will be put “on Hold” and an email
notification highlighting the deficiencies will be sent to you. You must complete application within 7 days from the date of receipt
of the email notification. Post receipt of missing documents, VFS India Consular application Centre will update the system in 48 – 72
business hours hence track the status only after 48-72 hours.
❖ Envelope should be superscribed as “NEW OCI - ADULT. One Envelope can contain only one application only.
DON’T STAPLE THE DOCUMENTS
Please note:
❖ VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit or make any changes to your online application form.
❖ THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AS CONSIDERED NECESSARY.
❖ YOUR APPLICATION STATUS WILL BE UPDATED IN 48 – 72 HOURS POST ITS DELIVERY TO THE VFS INDIA CONSULAR
APPLICATION CENTRE. TO TRACK THE STATUS ONLINE, CLICK HERE
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
S.N
Document Name
Original or Copy
1
GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM
Print out of the OCI Application Form completed on Govt. of India portal:
https://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome
On the OCI Form Part – B, Applicant’s signature is a must
Original
2
PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE
Photograph
• Please provide 2 most recent passport size color photos (not older than 6 months) of the applicant
(hard copies).
• Photos must be 2-inch x 2-inch in size, in color, depicting front pose against a white/ plain light
(pale) background with dark colored dress on photographic paper.
• The physical photo must be affixed on the physical application form and the digital photo must be
uploaded on Govt. form online. The physical and uploaded photograph must be identical
ORIGINAL &
DIGITAL
NEW OCI Checklist - For ADULT (US National By Naturalization)
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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S.N
Document Name
Original or Copy
• The digital signature must also be uploaded on the Govt. portal. Upload signature must match with
the signature on the physical form and passport.
For detailed specification- please click here
3
FEE PAYMENTS
Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation is mandatory. Complete the process online on VFS
INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE’s website to get the Application confirmation letter/ Payment
confirmation.
Don’t forget to enclose the Application confirmation receipt. If paying by Money order or Banker’s check
then it should be made in favor of “VFS Services (USA) Inc. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Ensure you update the correct details of the instrument (Money order/ Banker check. Don’t punch dummy
information. Incorrect information may lead to rejection of your application)
To complete the questionnaire & create a profile: Click here to proceed.
NOTE: YOU MUST SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DAY APPLICATION IS
REGISTERED ON VFS SYSTEM.
Original
4
CURRENT PASSPORT INFORMATION PAGE COPY (DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL PASSPORT)
Information page that contains the picture and personal details of the holder of the Passport.
Endorsement/amendment pages.
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission of application at the VFS INDIA
CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE
SELF-ATTESTED
PHOTOCOPY
5
COPIES OF THE INDIAN PASSPORT OF THE APPLICANT
Copies of the applicant’s Indian passport first 2 and last 2 pages are must.
COPY
6
PROOF OF RENUNCIATION COPY
• If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MANDATORY to provide proof of the Renunciation of Indian
Citizenship along with your OCI application. One of the following MUST be produced as proof: -
❖ Copy of the Canceled Indian Passport with a stamp stating the passport is canceled due to
obtaining US/Foreign citizenship OR
❖ Copy of the Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India OR
❖ Copy of the Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India Both -
Cancelled/ Surrendered Passport along with the copy of the Surrender/Renunciation
Certificate would be needed for Indian passports surrendered after May 31, 2010
Copy of the Surrender/Renunciation Certificate would be needed for Indian passports surrendered after May
31, 2010. If you do not have the proof of renunciation then please apply for renunciation before submitting
the OCI application.
COPY
7
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE COPY
- If you acquired US Nationality through Naturalization, a copy of your Naturalization Certificate is
required.
- If you gained naturalization through your parents and possess no separate naturalization certificate,
then copies of the parent's naturalization certificates and a Notarized statement signed by BOTH parents
is required, stating the circumstances in which their child received his/her naturalization status and why
the child does not possess his/her certificate. Download Sworn-Affidavit
COPY
ORIGINAL AND
NOTARIZED
8
CONSENT LETTER:
Applicant has to write and sign a consent letter confirming that the Indian Consulate/Embassy is authorized
to make edit and correct the mistakes made in the OCI Government form.
SIGNED COPY
9
PROOF OF MARITAL STATUS (MARRIED/DIVORCED/WIDOW)
Copy of the marriage certificate is a must, if married.
Copy of the divorce decree, if divorced. If re-married, include a copy of the marriage certificate.
COPY
NEW OCI Checklist - For ADULT (US National By Naturalization)
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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Document Name
Original or Copy
Copy of the Death certificate, if spouse is deceased.
If proof of marital status is not available, submit a notarized affidavit to confirm the marital status and why
proof cannot be submitted
10
PROOF OF ADDRESS COPY
Proof of address must match with the present address as per application: (any ONE of the below documents)
- State Issued ID OR
- Driving license OR
- Utility Bill - Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Utility Bill - Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Utility Bill - Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Valid Lease Agreement OR
- Mortgage OR
- Income Tax return OR
- For College/University Students living on campus in University housing/dormitories, a letter from your
institution on the institution letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice.
- Marriage Certificate in case the address in spouse’s name, birth certificate of child in case of minor
applicant along with parent’s address proof.
- In case of applicant residing with parents/children/ relatives, a notarized undertaking from them with one
of the Notarized copies of address proof as indicated above.
-In case of applicant residing in a hotel or temporary lodging for a short period of time and does not have a --
permanent address proof, then can submit copy of notarized hotel bills as proof of residence.
-Please note – expired documents like lease/ driving license copies are not acceptable. Please provide alternate
valid documents
NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO SMALLER SIZE Important: PO BOX number is
NOT ACCEPTABLE as valid Proof of address
COPY
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COURIERS
1. If opted VFS offered courier services, then download the incoming courier label from my account to
send your complete application to the VFS Centre.
2. If you opt to use your own pre-paid label, then ensure correct pre-paid label details are entered
while completing the registration process on VFS Portal. Incorrect information will lead to delay/
rejection of your application. In addition – please ensure you enclose the pre-Paid label ALONG
WITH ENVELOPE before sending your application. Please ensure you liaise with your pre-paid
company to schedule pick-ups as soon as you receive notification confirming that application is
received by VFS Indian Consular Application Centre from the Embassy/Consulate.
FEDEX PREPAID LABELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Acceptable Prepaid Labels are – UPS or USPS with NO
expiry date of the label.
ORIGINAL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS – CONDITION BASED
1
NAME CHANGE AFFIDAVIT
If there is a change in name from an Indian passport or birth certificate, please submit a notarized
affidavit giving reasons for the name change.
Name in all the documents supplied must match.
NOTARIZED AND
ORIGINAL
2
SWORN AFFIDAVIT FOR NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE
NOTARIZED AND
ORIGINAL
NEW OCI Checklist - For ADULT (US National By Naturalization)
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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S.N
Document Name
Original or Copy
If the applicant has gained naturalization through parents, please provide a notarized sworn affidavit in
original. Click here to download the Sworn Affidavit.
3
LEGAL STATUS (Holding a Non-USA passport)
Both parent’s valid Visa status in the USA (for Non-USA passport holders) is required. In case of parents
pending visa extension is under process “Required recently expired Visa or I-797A Approval notice together
with I-797C Receipt Notice for filing of a request for extension before the expiry of Visa or I-797A.
COPY
4
NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS AND DUAL CITIZENS
Proof of address in home country or affidavit confirming the last known address.
Copy
5
APPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE:
Please provide a signed letter giving details of the employment and the current job profile.
Copy
6
APPLICANT DOES NOT HAVE ITS INDIAN PASSPORT COPIES
➢ Certificate of Residence or Place of Birth from First Class Magistrate/District Magistrate;
OR
➢ Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority; or
OR
➢ Nativity Certificate from the competent authority.
OR
➢ First three and last two pages of Indian passports of either parent; or Domicile certificate or
nativity certificate issued to either parent by the competent authority along with the
applicant’s birth certificate copy to prove the relationship.
OR
First three and last two pages of Indian passports of either grandparent; or Domicile certificate or
Nativity certificate issued to either grandparent by the competent authority along with the applicant’s
parent birth certificate and applicant’s birth certificate to establish the relationship.
Copy
(Signature of the Applicant)
PHOTO / SIGNATURE AND DOCUMENT UPLOAD REQUIREMENTS ON GOVT.
PORTAL
Applicant's Photo
The images must be in jpeg or jpg format, with
max size 500kb
The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height) The maximum
dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height). The minimum dimensions are 200
pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height). The maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500
pixels (height).
NEW OCI Checklist - For ADULT (US National By Naturalization)
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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Applicant's Signature
The images must be in jpeg or jpg format, with
max size 500kb
The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 3:1 The minimum
dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height) The maximum dimensions are 1500
pixels (width) x 1500 pixels (height). The height and width of the Signature Photo must have
aspect ratio 1:3. The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height). The
maximum dimensions are 1500 pixels (width) x 500 pixels (height).
"Paint" software can be used to resize the photos
Documents
Document-Upload Section of Online OCI-
Registration has 7 categories.
Max file size allowed for a document file is 1000 kb
Please scan the documents in a single file for each category as
mentioned below for uploading.
The document file should be in PDF format
An A-4 size page document Colour scanned at 100 DPI (Dots per inch resolution) will
generate of file of between 200-250 kb.
It is mandatory to upload all the requisite documents on the Govt. Portal. Failure to comply with this requirement will make
your application ineligible. VFS India Consular application Centre will then return your application unprocessed.
Categories
For Minors/ Newborn
Current Passport
Current passport copy and Birth Certificate
Copies of Valid US Visas of both parents
Indian Origin Proof
Copy of cancelled Indian passport and renunciation certificate [If applicable]
If applicant born outside India and never had any Indian passport, upload first and last page of both
parent’s surrendered Indian passports showing the
‘Cancelled on acquiring foreign citizenship’ stamp.
Indian Visa
Previous Indian Visa copy [If available]
PIO Card
If already a PIO card holder than copy of PIO card
Relationship Certificate
Copy of parents Indian passport or OCI card OR Statement of live birth Certificate reflecting both
parent’s names. Notarized Parental Authorization Form for OCI for Minor
Marriage Certificate
Copy of parents’ Marriage Certificate & Joint Notarized affidavit if applicable
