How long does OCI processing take?

8-10 weeks

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Likewise, can I travel while OCI is in process?

OCI Card applicants must now remain in India or any third country for six months continuously and cannot travel internationally until the OCI Card application is submitted.

In this manner, can I travel without OCI card? People of Indian origin and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.

Also know, how can I track my OCI application?

Track an application

Step 1: In the column “OCI Enquiry” click on “Status Enquiry” and indicate the following information: Your Passport Number. Your online registration number (mentioned on your application form and sent to you by email when applying online)

How do I know when OCI is ready?

Upon checking the VFS GLOBAL website, under the track your application status: the status was updated to “Your application has reached at the Embassy/Consulate and is currently under review process”, you can check the same in OCI status enquiry page too.

How long does it take to get OCI in India?

What is the time taken for registration as OCI? Within 30 days of the application, if there is no adverse information available against the applicant. If any adverse information is available against the applicant, the decision to grant or otherwise is taken within 120 days. 18.

How long is OCI valid for?

10 years

How long OCI card takes VFS?

5 to 6 weeks

Is VFS Global accepting OCI application?

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, applications are being accepted via courier only. In-person application, submission is not available till further notice. We will not be able to process your application, if you don’t complete online registration process.

What is the fee for OCI card to India?

In case of application filled in India, fee Rs. 1,400/- for re-issuance of OCI & in case of issuance of duplicate OCI (for loss/damage of OCI) fee Rs. 5,500/- to be paid.

What is the processing time for OCI card in Canada?

The minimum processing time to return the original documents is 7-15 working days. Issuance of OCI Booklet -4- 5 Weeks. Note: Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.

What is VFS OCI?

It is informed that VFS Global is the service provider for OCI services for the Embassy of India, Washington DC or its Consulates in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York and San Francisco. Its operations have started from 04 November 2020.

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