Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has experience in applying for an OCI. I need my surrender certificate to travel and the link clearly states that I need to submit my original documents.

Surrender Certificate

OCI applicants should surrender their Indian Passports in one of the <<<snip>>> centres <<<snip>>>... and submit the original Surrender Certificate & a copy of Surrender Certificate along with the OCI application. After verifying the facts the original surrender certificate will be returned to the applicant.

http://www.hcilondon.in/oci.html

Re: Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

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Re: Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

Hi angelabhatia,

Welcome to BE!!

I wasn't quite sure where the best place for your thread was, so I have moved it from our Introductions forum to our India forum. As I know I've seen this topic discussed in that section before. Hopefully another member will be along soon who may be able to share some pointers. In the meantime take some time to read through the other threads and get to know everyone.

Re: Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

If you apply by post, original documents must be sent, along with an envelope for their return.
If you go to the counter originals are examined and returned immediately and copies sent with the application.
Regarding surrender certificate I have no personal experience, as husband submitted an affidavit regarding his original passport. The original affidavit was sent with the application and not returned. (Obviously he had kept copies of it.)

OCI postal application
 

Hello There

I have all the documents ready for the OCI application but am struggling to get the address to send the postal application. I come under Birmingham jurisdiction, so I need the address for CGI birmingham. Anyone applied for OCI by post??? what are the pocessing timings and the addresses please????

thanks

Re: OCI postal application
 

Hi and welcome to BE!! :)

I happened upon your thread and as we had a very similar thread on this subject also running I've moved your post into that thread as I thought you might be able to help each other with info.

Re: OCI postal application
 

All info. will be here including address.
http://www.cgibirmingham.org/index.p...om_pages&id=10

We also live in Birmingham area but used London for OCI applications.

Re: Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

Hello Angela

AFAIK, yes the originals have to be submitted and will be returned after verification. Also remember that all copies you submit, must be attested.

Good Luck!

Re: Do you have to send your original documents when applying for an OCI
 

Hi Everyone

I just applied for OCI card at Consulate general of India, Birmingham. A quick question as they asked to supply attested photocopy, I sent them self attested photo copies of my documents.

Do u think will they accept it and not be fussy about it as they have original to see in front of them.

Also how long they take to make OCI card at Birmingham.

Thanks

Raj