Step A: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): General Information

Click on any of the links below to download or view information.

1.      Overseas Citizenship of India ( Brief Introduction)

2.      OCI Brochure

3.      OCI/PIO a comparison

Step B: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): Documents you need

Click the link below to continue with Step B, on documentation applicable for your OCI application. Prior to this step you should have read and understood information provided under the Step A, General Information.

If you have not already done so please complete Step A, prior to reviewing Step B.

Download the checklist to prepare your application

Step C: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): Completing your Application Online

OCI application MUST be completed online at

http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp

1.       Ensure the application is fully filled online.

2.       Print out two copies of the application form after completing the same online. Take careful note of you web reference number you will need the same to track your OCI application status.

3.       The application forms must have one original photo per form and the signature on both forms must be within the box. (for infants no thumb impression or signature on the form is required)

4.      After taking the printouts, ensure that you complete, - PART B - manually.

5.       Provide accurate contact details (landline/mobile numbers) that will be used to reach you for any additional information.

6.      Once this is done you will now need to submit your application. See more details under Step 2, - Present your Application

What Size of Photo do I need

Please provide recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of your self. The photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

1.       Taken against a light coloured ( NOT WHITE) background so that features are distinguishable and in contrast against the background.

2.       Clear and of good quality.

3.       Printed on photographic paper.

4.       Un mounted - 3.5cm x 3.5cm or 4cm x 4cm in size. - VISA applications only. (One Copy for each application in most visa cases - exceptions apply- see your details under your selected visa type)

5.       Un mounted - 3.5cm x 3.5cm or 4cm x 4cm in size. - OCI applications only . (Two Copies for each application) Un mounted - 3.5cm x 3.5cm or 4cm x 4cm in size - PIO/ applications only . (Four Copies for each application)

6.       Un mounted - 3.5cm x 3.5cm or 4cm x 4cm in size. - Passport applications. (Three Copies for each application) and Lost/Damaged Passport application (Three Copies for each application)

7.       Should show full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or cap).

8.       80% of photo should have face coverage, with a face in the middle of the frame.

9.       Photo should be covering a person from Face to his/ her shoulders.

Please note that there is a self service photo booth facility at the India Passport & Visa Services Centre in Sydney , Canberra & Melbourne Offices.