OCI process

[patelboss]

Yup, will need to get tested once you land in india, before collecting your bags.

Coming back is even a bigger headache, where only place you can take test is at delhi airport I hope you have good layover at delhi because once you go out to take the test they won't allow you in untill 7hrs before departure of your next flight.

I will be flying from Ahmedabad-Delhi-Toronto so isn’t it i have to take rtpcr test before entering Ahmedabad airport ??? I only have 3 hours connecting time at Delhi Airport.

 

[priysen02]

Hope all doing well and safe . I am about to submit my OCI application . My husband is not yet eligible for Canadian Citzn and holds a PR status . But as per OCI checklist since I am married . I need to upload my Spouse Passport,PR card COPR etc . Pls guide me under which of the 7 categories mentioned in OCI checklist do I need to upload his docs .

Any response is greatly appreciated .

 

[patel55]

What are the covid protocols for travelling to india ?
I heard we have to get a negative RTPCR test 72 hours before our flight.
My flight is Toronto-Delhi-Ahmedabad. Do i have to again take a rtpcr test at Delhi airport even though i am fully vaccinated ?

No you don't have to get RT-PCR test again when you arrive at delhi.

 

[patelboss]

Hope all doing well and safe . I am about to submit my OCI application . My husband is not yet eligible for Canadian Citzn and holds a PR status . But as per OCI checklist since I am married . I need to upload my Spouse Passport,PR card COPR etc . Pls guide me under which of the 7 categories mentioned in OCI checklist do I need to upload his docs .

Any response is greatly appreciated .

As far as i know, we have to submit copies of spouse pr card, copr and passport when u mail the application.

 

[patelboss]

No you don't have to get RT-PCR test again when you arrive at delhi.

Thanks Patel

 

[priysen02]

As far as i know, we have to submit copies of spouse pr card, copr and passport when u mail the application.

I read you need to upload as well in the online form is it true

 

[nerd]

No you don't have to get RT-PCR test again when you arrive at delhi.

Actually you do.
I went last month.
It's pretty fast though, they will guide you. Costs Rs500.

 

[lifein360]

India to start issuing Tourist visas for everyone starting on Nov 15. Good backup in case OCIs take time. Also hopefully they reinstate the e-visa process

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1761795

 

[Mamin]

Actually you do.
I went last month.
It's pretty fast though, they will guide you. Costs Rs500.

It’s understand that travel to India needs RT-PCR 72 hours prior to fly to New Delhi ( Presently direct flight from Toronto to Delhi is only activated later Mumbai can be added) So I believe RT-PCR can easily be obtain from Canadian city as we are residing here and easily accessible.

But those traveling to India through Delhi are residents of various states and cities. Now looking to Patelboss valid question that on return he will fly from Ahmedabad to Delhi - Toronto and he has only 3- hours connecting time at Delhi Airport under such situation is it feasible to take RT- PCR from Ahmedabad airport or it is mandatory to get it from Delhi only.

This is what protocol he is raising. There are also travellers whose destinations are Surat or Baroda. Rs.500 charge for RT- PCR is immaterial here.

Can any one guide on this query.

 

[Ryn_20]

You can't visit India on a tourist visa anyway because of COVID but to answer your question, yes, you might be able to submit a visa application. You'll have to do this along with your surrender application. And there is no such thing called "OCI sticker". OCI is a booklet and looks like a passport with 4 pages. If you apply in Canada, your OCI will be sent from the consulate here to BLS and you will have to either collect it from them or get it delivered to your address. I don't think BLS will ship it internationally.

Thank you Raj!!
Interesting that we cant visit India on visit visa. I have a friend who recently went on visit visa while he has oci in process.

 

[Abhishek901]

Hi everyone, do we need to apply for Deemed Surrender Certificate if we are submitting the passport surrender and OCI application at the same time?

Also, what's the difference between the renunciation form that you fill online after creating your account vs this form on BLS website - https://www.blsindia-canada.com/forms/HCI-CGI_Surrender and Renunciation form.pdf

 

[ajit90]

Did you get an answer to your question? How did you manage on this requirement for OCI? I am in the same boat. Looking for your help on this.

I called BLS and they confirmed that that there is no need for Apostille/ authentication of canada issued documents. So I am applying with just self attesting the documents. Hope that helps.

Any info on this ?
Did you guys submit documents without attestation ? Any luck . I have to do the same thing next week ..

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi everyone, do we need to apply for Deemed Surrender Certificate if we are submitting the passport surrender and OCI application at the same time?

Also, what's the difference between the renunciation form that you fill online after creating your account vs this form on BLS website - https://www.blsindia-canada.com/forms/HCI-CGI_Surrender and Renunciation form.pdf

Deemed surrender certificate is if you've lost the last held Indian passport. You don't need it otherwise.

The application form that needs to be filled for surrender application is here (You'll have to create a new account if you don't already have one and then fill out the surrender application form) =>

https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

The one you've linked is outdated and not used anymore.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thank you Raj!!
Interesting that we cant visit India on visit visa. I have a friend who recently went on visit visa while he has oci in process.

Are you sure he went on a tourist visa? Unlikely. However, there is a chance he might have visited India on an entry visa.

 

[Abhishek901]

Deemed surrender certificate is if you've lost the last held Indian passport. You don't need it otherwise.

The application form that needs to be filled for surrender application is here (You'll have to create a new account if you don't already have one and then fill out the surrender application form) =>

https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

The one you've linked is outdated and not used anymore.

The link I shared in my previous post in there in BLS's checklist along with the one you shared. I wonder why they would have the new link and the old link in the same paragraph? But who am I kidding. It's BLS.

Thanks for clarifying Raj.