OCI Card

[Simha Prem]

My current Passport was issued in 2019 at the age of 18. As per old OCI rules, I was supposed to get my OCI card re-issued as my age was below 20 years, to go to India. I did not go to India in 2019 & due to Covid in 2020-21, I couldn’t get my OCI re-issued. Meanwhile, I crossed the age of 20 years. In 2021 OCI renewal rules changed. As per new rules, since my passport was the same, I tried using OCI Miscellaneous Service to upload a photo and update my record. For some reason, the system did not let me complete the process instead, it asked me to print OCI application. As per Govt. of India's "Relaxation regarding renewal of OCI cards" dated 04/2021, I don't have to get OCI card re-issued until I get a new PP after crossing the age of 20 years. As my current PP is valid till 04/2029, I don't have to get my OCI card re-issued until 2029 when I get a new PP. Can someone confirm if this is correct? Thanks.

 

[forw.jane]

My current Passport was issued in 2019 at the age of 18. As per old OCI rules, I was supposed to get my OCI card re-issued as my age was below 20 years, to go to India. I did not go to India in 2019 & due to Covid in 2020-21, I couldn’t get my OCI re-issued. Meanwhile, I crossed the age of 20 years. In 2021 OCI renewal rules changed. As per new rules, since my passport was the same, I tried using OCI Miscellaneous Service to upload a photo and update my record. For some reason, the system did not let me complete the process instead, it asked me to print OCI application. As per Govt. of India's "Relaxation regarding renewal of OCI cards" dated 04/2021, I don't have to get OCI card re-issued until I get a new PP after crossing the age of 20 years. As my current PP is valid till 04/2029, I don't have to get my OCI card re-issued until 2029 when I get a new PP. Can someone confirm if this is correct? Thanks.

https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/sampark/
Using sampark get it confirmed from CGI.

 

[Simha Prem]

I raised a query on Sampark. Any idea what is the turn around time? In how many days i can expect a reply to my query?

 

[Ishar]

Hello Everyone,

i have a question related to updation of OCI. My 5 year old have a new passport and i applied for updation of details online for his OCI. They sent me the following reply:

ALSO UPLOAD SELF DECLARATION FOR SURRENDER OF INDIAN VOTER ID AND RATION CARD ALONG WITH YOUR CURRENT PASSPORT.FOR SELF PARENTS/SPOUSE IF APPLICABLE.!!
can someone please suggest that what we have to do here? What kind of self declaration they are looking for!!

 

[forw.jane]

Hello Everyone,

i have a question related to updation of OCI. My 5 year old have a new passport and i applied for updation of details online for his OCI. They sent me the following reply:

ALSO UPLOAD SELF DECLARATION FOR SURRENDER OF INDIAN VOTER ID AND RATION CARD ALONG WITH YOUR CURRENT PASSPORT.FOR SELF PARENTS/SPOUSE IF APPLICABLE.!!
can someone please suggest that what we have to do here? What kind of self declaration they are looking for!!

This one - https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ott...OCI-Declaration-FORM-Ottawa-Jurisdictions.pdf

 

[ambujchawla13]

Hi everyone. Can someone please tell me how long it takes to receive my OCI card in mail after it is processed in Delhi but not yet dispatched? I have attached my current status and I have my flight to India on March 23. I need to check if I should apply for evisa or not

Date Of Acknowledgment	20-FEB-2025
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	13-MAR-2025
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On
Document received At	TORONTO	On

 

[yotyagi]

Date Of Acknowledgment	20-FEB-2025
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	13-MAR-2025
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On
Document received At	TORONTO	On

When did BLS received your application and after how long were you able to see your status on OCI status?