Minors
How to apply - Fresh OCI Card for Minors
Step 1- Filling up the application form.
The application must be filled and submitted online at the link : https://ociservices.gov.in/ Please carefully read the details and various provisions while submitting application.
Step 2 – Prepare and collect documents required for the application. All documents must be self attested by the applicant unless instructed otherwise.
MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS BY BIRTH
MINOR CHILDREN WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY INDIAN CITIZENS
Printout of dully filled online Application Form
Printout of dully filled online Application Form
Copy of current Foreign Passport
Copy of Surrender / Renunciation Certificate
Copy of last held Indian Passport
Copy of the current Foreign Passport
Copies of current passports of both parents
Copies of current passports of both parents
Copies of last held Indian passports of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
Copies of last held Indian passports of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
Copy of surrender certificate of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
Copy of surrender certificate of parents (if they now hold a foreign citizenship)
Copy of Registered Marriage Certificate of parents
Copy of Registered Marriage Certificate of parents
Proof of Address-
Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address:
i. Driving license.
ii. Photo ID issued by the Provincial Government.
iii. Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Landline Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address /House Lease Agreement).
Phone bills, Bank statements are not accepted as valid address proofs.
Proof of Address-
Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address:
i. Driving license.
ii. Photo ID issued by the Provincial Government.
iii. Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Landline Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address /House Lease Agreement).
Phone bills, Bank statements are not accepted as valid address proofs.
No Objection Letter signed by both the parents (link)
*In case the parents are divorces/separated, a copy of the custody order issued by a court of the country where the minor is a resident of.
No Objection Letter signed by both the parents (link)
*In case the parents are divorces/separated, a copy of the custody order issued by a court of the country where the minor is a resident of.
One color photo as per below specification is required to be submitted along with the application:
1. Size – 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)
2. Background – Background should be plain white colored without borders.
3. Clothes – Dark colour
One color photo as per below specification is required to be submitted along with the application:
1. Size – 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)
2. Background – Background should be plain white colored without borders.
3. Clothes – Dark colour
Step 3 : Submit the duly signed printout of the application along with the supporting documents as listed above with applicable fee at a BLS Center.
NOTE:
A visualized step wise process guide for OCI related applications can be accessed at
Please refer the FAQs page for quries regarding the application process.
