Can OCI have voter ID?

Despite the name, OCI status is not citizenship and does not grant the right to vote in Indian elections or hold public office. The Indian government can revoke OCI status in a wide variety of circumstances. As of 2020, there are 6 million holders of OCI cards among the Indian Overseas diaspora.

What documents should I upload for OCI?

Documents Required for OCI Card

• Applicant’s Original US/Foreign Passport validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.
• Copy of US Naturalization Certificate/Or Birth certificate if born outside of USA.
• Recent Passport photo taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance.

How do you self attest a document for OCI?

Self-attestation simply requires you to place your signature on a photocopy of the document you want to certify. After you have a made a clean copy of your document, write a statement on it such as: “True copy” or “Self-attested copy”. Then place your signature directly under it.

How long does it take to process OCI application?

between 8-10 weeks
The processing time for OCI applications is usually between 8-10 weeks after a completed application is sent to the Consulate.

Is OCI card holder a citizen of India?

29. Can a person registered as an OCI be granted Indian citizenship? Yes. As per the provisions of section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person who is registered as an OCI for 5 years and is residing in India for 1 year out of the above 5 years, is eligible to apply for Indian Citizenship.

What documents do I need to get OCI for India?

These could be:

• Copy of the Indian Passport; or.
• Copy of the Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority; or.
• Copy of Nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority; or.
• OCI Card/ PIO card of parents/ spouse along with the documents upon which the OCI/ PIO card was issued; or.

Is self attestation required for OCI?

Additional requirement for OCI applicants – With immediate effect, all new OCI applicants need to provide a notarized copy of the US passport instead of a self-attested copy. For other OCI applicants like Misc / In lieu of PIO etc., the Affidavit in Lieu of Originals must list US passport as one of the documents.

Do we need to self attest OCI documents?

Original and photocopies of all the required documents have to be submitted for OCI status application. The complete set of photocopies has to be self-attested with the statement, “This is a true copy of the original,” along with the applicant’s signature. Do not staple your documents or use a paper clip over them.

What documents do I need to get OCI for India in UK?

OCI / Indian Visa Document Require

1. Passport.
2. Nasimento.
3. Birth Certificate.
4. Indian Passport.
5. Surrender Certificate.
6. Naturalization Certificate.
7. Marriage Certificate.
8. Husband / Wife Passport Copy.

What are the requirements for OCI card?

The passport must have minimum 2 blank pages and a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of application. PIO card holders – Original and photocopy of the PIO card is required. Copy of Naturalization Certificate – Naturalization certificate is required as part of the documents for the OCI form.