Common mistakes in OCI Application | Save Time and Money

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin and their spouses which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely.
Common mistakes in OCI Application -
1. Previous Name - Here You have to put YES only if your name in Indian and Canadian Passports are different. For Married ladies if you have changed your maiden name to post marriage name in Indian Passport and the same name is used in Canadian Passport then you should mention NO here.
If you happen to change your name in your Canadian Passport but your Indian Passport has old name then you should mention YES.
2. Passport Details - Here you have to mention your Canadian Passport details. Your Indian Passport is surrendered and hence you are applying for OCI. So your Indian passport details are not needed.
3. Declaration on Page 4 of Adult Application and Page 3 of Child Application - Must be signed by the applicant. If the Applicant is a minor then thumb impression must be present. This section must not be left blank at all.
4. Application for Minor Child - This must be filled only for Child Application. Both parents must sign this section. This has to be blank for Adult Application.
5. Photo uploaded in Part B online must match with the hard copy that you provide with the Application.
6. Part B - Citizenship Date and Method of Acquisition -
If Child is born in Canada - BIRTH
If you acquired Citizenship by giving Citizenship test and then Oath Ceremony - NATURALIZATION
If you are a foreigner and married an Indian Citizen - REGISTRATION
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[@amitluthra4541]

U saved me so much time and money. Thank you for your time and effort for making this detailed video!

[@rajiv-abraham]

For OCI courier services, they charge an additional 30$(as of Aug 2023) for drop off of original documents in Toronto, though OCI has no original documents required(for the majority of us?). There is no way to uncheck that option when you use the combined 'Pick up and Drop off' option. But I think if you do 'Pick up' separately and then 'Drop off' separately, the separate drop off option does not add on the 'Original Drop off' fees and you may save money. I haven't tried this as I discovered this after :( but hope this helps.

[@umarshaikh9153]

Your Explanation Extremely awesome Bro.

[@mastansingh7464]

No sir, in case of minor if he or she is more than 5 years of age, than children have to sign themselves, if less than 5, than thumb impression.

[@MaheshVempalle]

This one is nice , please add Address Proof as well

[@elbyraju5386]

Made a couple of mistake in mine, didn’t produce affidavit for place of birth difference between indian and Canada passport, and didn’t write my parents name as per it was in my Indian passport. Had to purolator again, $62 lost😅

[@MrDjRayner]

If you state you're unemployed, they also require a 3-month bank statement along with the unemployment letter.

[@TheMediaToday]

Hi Did you confirm this from BLS. Do both parents need to submit employment details. My wife is main applicant and is working. So can she only submit her details, or I am also required to submit mine. And can we submit India bank details in case unemployed. Thanks

[@MrDjRayner]

@@TheMediaToday Are you asking in the case of a minor applicant? I think the bank account details need to be from the country you're residing in.

[@100angry]

1. What if someone separated but not divorced , any special document 2. Date of marriage registration what need to be put ,,solemnization or Registred on that day . (Both are present on marriage certificate) 3. If Canada passport have birth place 'abc' and Indian passport 'abc MS' with initial of state. Still require any handwritten document . Sone says affidavit required .

[@romee69]

Hi the affidavit is required for the change of name in birth place , BLs asked me to get affidavit for my daughter s application as her surrendered Indian passport shows the birth of place as Gurgaon and the Canadian passport shows the place of birth as Gurugram.

[@bapufromUK]

yes this video is very helpful, I did mistake number 2 as I filled my Indian passport instead of UK passport, Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@SimSid]

Hi, Yes that's a very common mistake :)

[@Verschiedenes09]

Please help. How to change the country ofissuein the OCI FORM

[@SimSid]

@@Verschiedenes09 hi, you cannot edit the form once submitted. You need to start over again be filling a new form. I hope that helps!

[@Verschiedenes09]

@@SimSid, I do not want to edit tge form, my mission is Germany, I am in UK now fir a long time. Now that I turned 50, my question is xan I change that mission shild filling up OCI miscellaneous form please. Thank you

[@SimSid]

@@Verschiedenes09 I am not sure of this. Better get in touch with Indian Counsulate / Embassy / BLS as they will be able to better guide you.

[@chandrashekharpandey4924]

Also thanls for clearing doubt for declaration of minor child,as here we have to directly send application to our embassy.they told me your application nd document you submit is perfectly ok

[@gift4636]

Applying from UK Couple of things 1) photo background should NOT be white ( it should be off white /light grey) 2) the documents copies uploaded MUST be Self attested

[@dearkrish1]

Awesome explanation! CCI online is very irritating and frustrating because the app was crashing continuously, so I wasted lots of time. I am yet to retrieve my partially filled-in application with the temp# given by the system. Namo is doing marvels in Bharat but here inefficient Embassy & VFS sucks! I have a question and appreciate your time & help. I don't have a marriage certificate so what is the option?

[@shobhanalalsetta2693]

Very useful video. Thank you. One small question Sid. You have stated to show SIN number against the column NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER but another video states to show CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE NUMBER. I request you to guide me.

[@akhan4266]

Oci is very difficult, not easy for common people, We’ll have to pay for it to get it done, I’ve been trying for hours, but couldn’t completed

[@ShyamEnterprise]

From Where are you applying because it is difficult but not that much yeah for online application filling it some hours but once done it will take less time to come physically

[@sumiravi5498]

Important and good topic 😊

[@SimSid]

Hi thanks for your kind words!

[@geraldinesamuel5689]

THANK U FOR ALL THE INFO IN DETAILS. IT IS REALLY HELPFUL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NOTARIZATION OF THE APPLICATION FORM AND PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM IS REQUIRED OR NOT? THANK U

[@rashmishrivastava3965]

Very helpful video, thank you for putting it together! Can you please share a link for where to obtain a copy of the “No Objection” form for minors? Thank you!

[@NANKISIDHU-td6uk]

very good video.... my husband indian passport expires last year he renew is passport my question is still we have to send old passport info or new is fine???

[@JitendraSahu-zn4kz]

After declaration section, there is a section to fill Application for Minor (I am a parent of ..) . Here, I think we need to mention minor's name instead of parent's name and then both parents need to sign. Please check.

[@Namit2304]

Thank you for the video. Very informative. Please let me know where to upload surrender certificate?

[@Navrajsingh1988]

Very useful video. Thanks

[@prashanthp027]

Very helpful thanks ! If we are submitting the application in person do we have the option to pay using card or DD is still required?

[@SimSid]

Hi, if you are going in person then Two separate payments required - 1. Draft or money order in favor of "Consulate General of India - Toronto" - 345$ 2. Cash or Debit card payment to BLS International Services Canada Inc. - 7.40$ You can choose to give 2 DD's per application as well.

[@rony76541]

@@SimSid For fee Demand Draft what should be the name "Consulate General of India, Toronto" and "The Consulate General of India, Toronto" ?

[@manulalsetta4222]

I am thankful to you for pointing out the common mistakes while preparing an application for the OCI. One small question I have. My ID card expired in October, 2023. I neither have a driving licence or an energy bill in my name as I stay with my son. What should I submit as a proof of address? I am 81. We are going to submit our OCI applications on 12/12/23.

[@shridharan]

Excellent. Informative

[@sidy1611]

Hi ,for my 2 year old kid we took thumb print and uploaded that photo , now when we got OCI print form it has the same pre printed in pdf , how to redo it on application again as that space is already prefilled with uploaded thum impression

[@jaspreetbhullar8425]

Very informative video, I have one question...I am applying application for the minor child, there is no space for the parent's signature in the application form

[@yaminiraval5438]

Thank you ; very useful information

[@josephbarbosa372]

joint declaration of subsistence of marriage for oci (sworn Affidavit) can you please explain

[@estherjoeljoel2269]

Excellent clear ❤

[@MrJsb1978]

Why do I have a hard time uploading info after uploading picture and signature?

[@Andy44Andy]

Excellent informative

[@rony76541]

For fee Demand Draft what should be the name "Consulate General of India, Toronto" or "The Consulate General of India, Toronto" ?

[@hirenjoshi111]

Consulate General of India, Toronto

[@viralmajmundar112]

Very informative content. Minor applicant means whoever doesn't sign what I think. Please suggest.

[@SimSid]

Hi, minor applicants means kids. So for them the parents should fill the details.

[@shrutirana8939]

Very helpful video🙂🙏

[@SimSid]

Hi thanks for your kind words!

[@draviki]

if we have acquired Canadian Citizenship, what to fill when asked "relation with root indian" in case of minor? Will be parent or grandparent. If I select parent - We have acquired Canadian citizenship. Please advise

[@kasmaza]

So for name change we have to submit affidavit notarized?? I am applying from.usa.tia

[@zxcvb30]

Very good information

[@kiranjotkaur1040]

Hi, thank you so much for the video! It is so useful. I have a question: I am a bit confused about my name. In my Indian Passport, I only have the Given Name "Kiranjot Kaur" and the Surname is blank. However, on my Canadian passport, I have a Surname as "Kiranjot Kaur" and my Given Name is XXX. What should I enter now in Part A? Should I enter what I have in Canadian PAssport? Please advise.

[@SimSid]

Hi, whatever is given in your Canadian Passport use that. I hope that helps!

[@kiranjotkaur1040]

@@SimSid Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@roxaneabigail]

thanks for this video! i have a question about relatives in India- i have a younger brother who lives on rent in india and keeps moving houses etc so i was wondering if it is ok not to mention any of his details and only mention my parents and in laws details...will this be ok?

[@AHH84489]

Hi I am US National by naturalization.For OCI supporting documents should I attach entire copies of my USA passport or just certain pages???Please,Guide me on that.

[@anip0486]

Hello sir. Copy of passport means copy of all pages or just the front page and last page (i.e. the biographical pages)? Please advise.

[@cf3129]

First and last

[@rajveerkaur825]

I made mistake with passport number, can I delete the form or just resubmit all the information? Could you please tell me Sir, what should I do?

[@waltersolomon1413]

Thanks bro for help

[@SimSid]

Hi, happy to help!

[@vvvrrr123]

Please can you let us know whether the documents that we upload online also needs to be self attested?

[@gift4636]

Yes

[@turningpointfitness1972]

do i affix physical photo on top of the printed photo in form A? like glue stick? or just clip it?

[@atghate]

I am looking for answer of this. And absolutely no one loops back.

[@turningpointfitness1972]

I finally attached using glue and it worked. The instructions have some loop holes. There are plenty of places to get confused.

[@NavjotSingh-kh6mw]

I have single name… means I have only ‘Navjot Singh’ mentioned in family name of my Australian passport, but in my Indian passport, my name ‘Navjot Singh’ was mentioned in given name …. Is there anything, I’d have to be careful about in oci card…??

[@vivekpant7284]

Do you need to send original certificate of citizenship and canadian passport? Or just copies are fine?

[@Phani404]

Marriage registration date means Marriage date or Marriage registered date at the registration office? This what my certificate has Mr. X & Mrs Y has Appeared before me on the to register their marriage performed on and their marriage has been registered on . So what date should I mention in the application?

[@vaidehi_Ki.duniya]

Can we send documents by post /mail or in person appointment to vfs??? I live in uk

[@abansalify]

Quick question, if kid can write then who has to self attest the documents, kid or parent and who needs to notarize the statement kid or parent

[@marydavid6654]

I have a problem my husband doesn’t want to send his Canadian passport to BLS anymore. I send an affidavit of his passport copy and the reason that BLS didn’t return his Canadian passport in a timely he is not willing to cooperate. They send my application back again asking for his current passport. Do you have any suggestions? I don’t understand much Hindi.Thanks!

[@ahmedhussain7688]

under the section "application of minor" Should I be writing my name or my child's name? As per the statement (I am a Parent /legal guardian/ legal adoptee of _________ to whome the foregoing particulars relate) sounds like my child's name. And should there be thumb impression of the child in place of signature of the applicant and then should we sign as parents under it?

[@SimSid]

Hi, you should be writing your name in this section and both parents should sign. But in the declaration section below this you should put your kid's thumb impression. I hope that helps ☺️

[@IndiaFirst-sz4di]

Very helpful

[@AG-di1xx]

Hi, I have been working for a reputed Canadian private security company since about 2018. Then, for the the below question, would I have to answer 'Yes'. ? Whether the applicant (other than minor child/children) has worked / is working in Armed Forces/Para-military/Police/Security/Intelligence organizations?

[@shyamdedaniya2056]

you have to say no. This question is applicable to government employees such as army, police etc..

[@baldeepgne5936]

Hi thank you for detailed information, I didn’t have surname in Indian Passport, in Canadian passport they put my given name in last name and put xxx in given name. What should I do in oci application

[@manuvns]

Can you do OCI application and Renunciation of Indian Citizenship with one application at the same time ?

[@AJ-ds9xq]

You should do separate videos one in English another in Hindi.

[@devayaniclark]

Hi there, I have a unique situation. I'm q canadian OCI and I've married an American who had 3 children from his previous (deceased wife). I've now adopted them. Can I get An OCI for them? Would you know how to go about this? I live in Dubai so we would submit our application through the BLS office here. I also have a biological daughter with my husband so I would like to apply for OCI for all my 4 children and my spouse (American of foreign origin). Please advice. Thank you.

[@hbhatt5705]

Very good

[@SimSid]

Hi thanks!

[@arifmerchant3970]

What does one state in the application if he/she is retired?

[@vikrantdhaka2395]

Photo been keep getting rejected automated email response not mentioning actual outlined reason I used online software whole Indian system outdated

[@abansalify]

Do we have to give thumb print even if kids can write their names?

[@satamansukhansh3448]

Hi, I have completed part A and B and after submitting document , I have got generated PDF form application but I found a mistake in personal particulate. Can you help me how to fix it. It’s just a visible mark option I don’t how I put my daughter’s name their .

[@googleuser3642]

Do adults applicant have to provide consent letter? I thought it’s for minor.

[@shilpamovva6174]

I got email saying below docs are missing UNDERTAKING LETTER IS MISSING Duly Notarized Affidavit in Lieu of Originals. : COPY IS MISSING Can you help me what I need to send because I have already sent all docs and also notarized copies as per checklist

[@myshare001]

Thanks

[@SimSid]

Welcome

[@AjayDas-nx9tc]

Date of acquiring citizenship is the same as the date of oath or certificate of citizenship

[@SimSid]

Hi, it will be mentioned on your Citizenship Certificate.

[@Shine17har]

Hi thre .in ma situation ,I have just surrendered my Indian passport ,awaiting surrender certificate and cancelled Indian passport,so wil I be able to continue with OCI application.. thanks

[@jonudcastro1976]

my parent name in my surrendered Indian passport has a spelling mistake, what supporting document can I give.

[@drvedprakash5583]

Thk a lot sir

[@vedantijadhao2827]

Hi there, In the professional details, If someone is unemployed, there is no drop-down menu option to choose that as unemployed? Do we have to write a letter and explain that about unemployment?

[@sallianz11]

I had the same question and then found this in the checklist. So basically, you can just write a letter mentioning your situation. Copy of Employment / Work Letter (the document must be self-attested): • If applicant is employed, a letter from the employer describing job profile of the applicant may be provided. • If applicant is self-employed / doing business, some documentary proof of self-employment/business may be provided. • If applicant is retired, some documentary proof regarding retirement and details of the last employer may be provided. • If applicant is a student, some documentary proof, e.g. admission letter, may be provided. • If applicant has never been employed/self-employed, a written statement may be submitted.

[@kapilsalou12]

God bless you

[@SimSid]

Hi, thanks 🙏

[@magicmagus1459]

If we choose "apply for oci in lieu of pio card", does that mean we have to surrender our pio card or can we keep the card and they will just send the new oci card?

[@SimSid]

Hi, better connect with BLS Guys or Indian High Commission as they will be in a better position to guide you.

[@sweetphilamin]

Hi, For self attestations for a minor applicant, is it just their thumb impression on the hard copies?and do we have to upload self attested copies?, thanks

[@chandrashekharpandey4924]

Thump impression only on hard copy.all uploaded document should be without self atested nd without thumb impression

[@NZ_PUNJABI]

Brother please tell me once I have applied part Aand part B for minor new born in nz ....and it took 1.30 hour to done .when I submitted after that suddenly my application closed and not reopen again. I had tried many time to reprint open option but not opening ....what should I do now ...now need restart from new application. Or any more option because my documents not uploaded yet .and not print outs ...but I got email from oci department they generate temp file number .. please help on it

[@SimSid]

Hi, I think its better that you start all over again. You can ignore the Temporary File Number email. Once you start with new application you will get a new temporary File Number. I hope that helps!

[@NZ_PUNJABI]

@@SimSid hello brother.thanks

[@deepgandhi-u9n]

u d best

[@adeshnr5751]

We moved to Canada with work permit and then got PR, so for lading information should we submit my work permit or CoPR ?

[@abhijitsingh2801]

What if my indian passport has full name in given name section and last name is blank but in canadian passport full name is in last name section and given name is blank, what should we do in that case…

[@kuldeepsingh-fj4dm]

i have same issue ...

[@pst8342]

Does anyone know if Purolater driver brings pick up Label with him at Bls request once you use pick up option or you get in your email ???

[@ashishrathod7096]

for Minor OCI, Is it compulsory required my baby's thumb impression on declaration? I have submitted the OCI and its now under process at consulate general. Will they reject the application? FYI, On Declaration I only signed.

[@SimSid]

Hi, ideally yes you need your kid's thumb impression but now that it's under process at Consulate General it will pass through. I don't think the application will be rejected. I hope that helps 🙂

[@ashishrathod7096]

@@SimSid Thank you so much for your answer.

[@DipakNaik-l9i]

Hello, i m Dipak, if i m going to India by E visa, than in India i can apply for OCI.

[@priyakadam147]

Do we need to take photo copy , self attest and then upload the documents?

[@genghiskhan8721]

Yea I have the same question. This is the most confusing part.

[@SimSid]

Hi, no you just need to upload the soft copy. You should not self attest while uploading. While submitting the application you need to take photocopy, self attest and then send it.

[@SW1243-br8xy]

I too was thinking it does not seem reasonable to make a copy of a document, then self-attest it, and then scan it again to a PDF for upload. Thank you for clarifying.

[@venkataraghavendra8502]

Do we receive appointment mail or message after submitted online.

[@user-sc3gn6be3h]

I need to re-submit the application for my parents because the photos were rejected (we used old photos). Now just to upload a new photo, do I need to resubmit a new application? And what happens to the original fees (approx $400)?

[@mansotra11]

Rather than scanning the signature on the paper, and upload it, can I write it directly on my laptop using the touch screen and then upload it?

[@SimSid]

Hi, yes you can do that if you have a touch screen functionality on your laptop.

[@sachingoyal418]

is DD mandatory or can we pay by debit card at BLS centre

[@rajataug08]

Do we need to submit original surrender certificate with the application or a copy of it ?

[@MrDjRayner]

Yes, make sure to take the original surrendered passport and the surrender certificate as these are needed to submit along with your application.

[@GameChanger-qy7yk]

Hlw sir,I am from Bangladesh.I don't have any relatives in India.I want to invest in indian stock market.can I apply for OCI card from india?

[@nehasahoo7508]

I have a valid PR card, so it is necessary to send coPR with PR document because i am not able to download the coPR, and in checklist they didn't mentioned about coPR, they mentioned about PR document, work permit, study permit etc, etc..please reply

[@SimSid]

Hi, PR card should suffice. No need of CoPR document.

[@nehasahoo7508]

@@SimSid thankyou so much

[@simikoyande4374]

Sir wht documents for name chnge after marriage usa

[@rajavel5762]

How long it takes you to receive the OCI card after submit all of this? have you received OCI?

[@VastKn]

Bhai, Modi ka mood par depend karta ha .........🤪

[@mr.rodneylin]

how can i know oci application is rejected.

[@santoshchavare2178]

Hi, we are registering for a new OCI. I have a doubt here and appreciate it if someone with experience can advise. 1. Do the high commission in the UK accept photos taken from photo booths with sizes mentioned as 50X50, as the OCI requirement is 51X51? 2. If someone is unemployed, is it ok to explain in a cover letter or should we provide any documents as such? Will unemployed status impact the outcome of OCI acquisition? 3. What kind of address proof should we submit for minors? 4. Do we need to provide a minor with NOC to acquire OCI, as it's required in Canada. Thanks in advance

[@ginoy007]

So sending picture is needed?

[@manishagoyal2039]

Hii I applied for my baby’s oci, I just don’t get in which option I’ve to upload pr card and address proof, if anybody knows then please let me know. TIA !!

[@parminderkaur1528]

Same question.. can you please reply if you get it

[@manishagoyal2039]

@@parminderkaur1528 I didn’t upload because those were additional documents and my baby got his OCI card

[@adeshnr5751]

For minor application should we submit professional details of parents ?

[@adeshnr5751]

@SimSid

[@chalochalo7604]

I don’t have any family in india what should i do

[@parekhmanishstar]

Citizenship column what to write

[@Sindhubhargavivlog]

Can we apply for oci from india for a usa minor

[@SabaAnsari-p1v]

I was filling out the application today for my baby (minor) and noticed that the checklist now says, Birth Certificate(Original and Copy). Does this mean we have to send the original birth certificate as well?

[@arshkaur1046]

did you send original documents?