PLEASE PRINT AND ATTACH THIS FORM ALONG WTIH YOUR OCI APPLICATION
Application form duly filled in online by each applicant at https://passport.gov.in/oci/ and
by clicking "Online Registration". The application must then be printed, dated and signed
(signature should be within the box meant for that purpose) and submitted along with one
photograph of the applicant / each applicant and with requisite documents.
A family, consisting of main applicant, spouse and up to two minor children, can apply in
the same form i.e. Form XIX.
The application form, complete in all respects along with enclosures, should be submitted
to the Consulate General of India, Vancouver, through BLS International (www.blsindiacanada.com)
S.No. Documents Required
1
Duly filled OCI application form as mentioned above
2
A copy of the current Canadian/foreign Passport which has
validity of at least six months; If the applicant does not intend
travelling for 8 weeks, then the original Canadian passport should
also be submitted.
3
Previous Indian passports (in original) - the one on which the
applicant entered Canada (with the Landing Stamp at the time of
entry into Canada) and the last Indian passport issued (before
acquiring Canadian citizenship).
4
Landing Paper (original and photocopy(ies)) of the Applicant, and
where applicable of Spouse and children/parents;
5
If the applicants are on work permit and are applying for OCI for
their children, then the Indian passports of the parents and their
respective work permits should be submitted.
Please (X)
in column
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Citizenship Paper issued by the Canadian authorities and its
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photocopy(ies).
A copy of the Surrender certificate for surrender/cancellation of
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Indian passport on acquisition of foreign citizenship
The birth certificate of children mentioning the parents name on
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it.
If Foreign spouse of an Indian origin spouse is applying for OCI,
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then along with all other supporting documents, we would also
need the marriage certificate (the marriage should have subsisted
for two years immediately preceding the date of OCI application)
and a notarized affidavit (format of which is provided here) should
be submitted.
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One (51mm x 51mm) photograph in respect of each applicant for
each applicant to be pasted on the application form. The
photograph should be of good quality taken against a light
coloured (NOT WHITE) background showing a shot up to
shoulders with full frontal view of face. As the photograph is to be
scanned for documents, the resolution of photograph should be
high. Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be
rejected.
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Fee payable to Outsourcing service agent
Online Registration of OCI Application FORM
In order to apply for OCI, you must complete both Part A and Part B, as per the
instructions below:
1. Online Registration (Using Microsoft Internet Explorer only): The OCI Application is in
two parts; Part A and Part B and MUST be submitted on-line by visiting the link http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp . Alternatively, the Form can
also be submitted online on the Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.nic.in at
"Online Registration" on the “OCI Scheme” page.
2. When filling Part A, you can choose the application type either as an individual
applicant or family group. You will be asked to complete the rest of the details
accordingly. A family of 4 (spouses and two minor children) can complete part A
together. Please ensure that Part A of each applicant is put together followed by one
common Part B containing relevant information of all the applicants. The supporting
documents should also be arranged in the same order as Part A of each applicant. All
family members applying together must reside at the same address. If a family
consists of more than 2 minor children, the application for the third (and all
subsequent) minor children must be completed as an individual by selecting the option
for an individual applicant. The Family Group option can also be opted if only one of
the parents is applying along with one or two minor children. In case your children are
not minor, an independent application for each such child needs to be completed.
3. Make sure to select the relevant Consulate under whose jurisdiction your residence
falls. The provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory,
North West Territories fall under Consulate General of India jurisdiction.
4. Before clicking on the "Submit" button, verify that the information you entered in Part
A is correct and complete.
5. Click ‘Submit” button to move to Part B of form. Fill in Part B online and press ‘submit’
button. It will generate a Reference No. on the top right corner of application form.
Once Part A and Part B is filled out, click 'Save'. A print window would appear. Click
OK to print out the requisite application form consisting of Part A & Part B. Make sure
that all lines, boxes and information on the form are present and legible.
6. In case you made an error and already clicked the ‘Submit’ button, restart the process
and enter the reference number and date of birth to open the same application form
and you can correct the entries. A barcode and a reference number will be assigned
to you by the computer upon completing the online registration. You must retain this
reference number as it will be required when you submit your application at the BLS
Center.
7. One recent photograph of size 51mm X 51mm of the applicant is needs to be pasted
on Part A of the application form. The photograph should be of good quality taken
against a light colored (NOT WHITE) background showing a shot up to the shoulders
with full frontal view of face. As the photograph is to be scanned the resolution of it
should be high. Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected.
8. The OCI application has multiple places for signature. The applicant should sign or
put a thumb impression (left thumb for male and right thumb for female) if he/she
cannot sign, inside the box under the photograph on Part A of the form. Do not place
both signature and thumb impression in the same box. It should contain either the
signature or thumb impression of the applicant. Use either blue or black ink. It is very
important that ALL APPLICANTS SIGN Part B.
9. When applying for a minor, both the parents should sign at the bottom of the
application but not at the site indicated for specimen signature of the applicant.
Signatures of both parents are required even if both parents are not applying for OCI.
If only one parent is available to sign for the minor, proof of custody or a death
certificate of the other parent must be provided.
10. Question #20 of Part A: Please make sure to give the name and address of the
employer. In case you are retired, you should give the name and address of your last
employer.
11. In case the space provided is not sufficient, additional sheets may be used for
providing requisite details.
12. When submitting the application, please don't include any pages containing
instructions after Part B.
13. You must answer all the questions in the form. Incomplete applications will not be
accepted.
14. The Consulate does not accept OCI applications directly. The OCI applications,
complete in all respects, may be submitted, in person, at Indian visa & consular
Service Centers managed by BLS International Services (Canada) Inc. For details,
visit BLS website http://www.blsindia-canada.com
15. Please send an email to shettybn@nic.in if you need any help in filing the application
form.