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OCI Application 2024: How to Apply for OCI Card | Step-by-Step Process

In this comprehensive video, I am sharing details of changes which recently happened and how to ensure smooth and hassle-free application process.
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is a valuable document that grants individuals of Indian origin certain benefits and privileges. Whether you're a foreign citizen with Indian roots or a PIO (Person of Indian Origin), this video will walk you through the entire application process, making it easier than ever to obtain your OCI card.
From gathering the required documents to filling out the application form accurately, we cover every detail you need to know. Our expert advice and tips will help you avoid common mistakes and ensure a successful application.
Important link
OCI Government of India website ociservices.gov.in/welcome
OCI application BLS www.blsindia-canada.com/toron...
OCI Application fee www.blsindia-canada.com/toron...
OCI Checklist www.blsindia-canada.com/toron...
OCI Processing timelines www.blsindia-canada.com/toron...
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Video Content:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Overview of timeline
4:32 Government website
7:31 Start of application
15:03 Page II
18:10 Modify application
18:20 Photo and Signature editing
25:21 Other details of applicant
28:09 Types of citizenship
31:14 Continuing with application
31:47 Document upload section
33:27 Maintaining document size
36:36 Where to send
37:32 Checklist
41:41 Fee
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  • @MambaMotivation-vw4ez
    @MambaMotivation-vw4ez24 күн бұрын

    Hey sir, do I print out copy of everything on the checklist and send it in the package with the government OCI papers.

  • @millionglobal8602
    @millionglobal86024 күн бұрын

    i did part 1 and now want to get in to do part 2. Dont know where to put file number as asking for temp application ID. stuck.🤭

  • @IshpreetKaurTaluja
    @IshpreetKaurTaluja25 күн бұрын

    Hi, Can you please advise what is CANO No. on the checklist?

  • @Abhishek-pb6rv
    @Abhishek-pb6rv6 күн бұрын

    If driving license expired what can I use as address proof? I do not have anything other than bank statements and health card.

  • @HargovindSingh-l7r
    @HargovindSingh-l7r25 күн бұрын

    If I go for the in-person appointment, do I still pay courier fee?

  • @BaburajDuraisamy
    @BaburajDuraisamy2 күн бұрын

    Hi sir,Myself and Spouse both are indian origin,But i become canadian recently but wife still as indian as she waiting for OATH ceremony in that case.Should i follow this same process?

  • @amanheer5783
    @amanheer578311 күн бұрын

    Postal code should not have any space, is that required? I mean generally there is space

  • @asmrtomo157
    @asmrtomo157Ай бұрын

    I recently went to get my OCI made with all docs after watching your most recent OCI video. BLS always surprise you with new rules. Apparently, I need to spend money on creating an affidavit bc my expiry date for Indian passport was 2005 and my year of citizenship was 2006.

  • @asmrtomo157

    @asmrtomo157

    Ай бұрын

    Also, you need to pay for parcel services so that they can mail the OCI card to your home.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @VamshiMogili

    @VamshiMogili

    Ай бұрын

    Hello, Can you please make a video on Canada Vistor Visa and Super Visa End to End process.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    @VamshiMogili please check this How to apply visitor visa for Canada 2024 |Parents |Siblings| Step by step kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKBt06aTgbvHhZM.html

  • @mrdesi5520

    @mrdesi5520

    23 күн бұрын

    what was processing time for oci after the submission of application.

  • @BaburajDuraisamy
    @BaburajDuraisamy2 күн бұрын

    Hello Sir,I and spouse are indian origin.I got my Canadian citizenship.she is awaiting for the oath ceremony.In that case applying OCI for me is same process or it is different?

  • @kkartha
    @kkartha18 күн бұрын

    The VFS site is quite Confusing. Once all the documents for new OCI have been uploaded, you'll have to open & submit a "New Application" just to make the fees payment and shipping label generation. Shoddy Site Design..

  • @kary27041985
    @kary27041985Ай бұрын

    Hi! You mentioned we need to upload COPR/Canada Visa page under Indian Visa but didn't upload those docs in the video? Are they needed or not? Thanks, very informative video btw.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    Hi are parents Indian or Canadian?if Indian, yes. Also call BLS once

  • @kary27041985

    @kary27041985

    Ай бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Yes, they are Indian. Checked with BLS, their rep mentioned we don't need to upload anything for the India Visa, just the 4 docs you've already highlighted in video :)

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    @kary27041985 thank you 🙏. Your info is latest then

  • @rajmohang893
    @rajmohang89328 күн бұрын

    Hi! Can you clarify on the "Marriage Registration Date"? Should I put the date I got married or the date the marriage got registered. Thank you so much for your attention and participation.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    28 күн бұрын

    Someone had clarified earlier in the comment that Marriage Registration Date, is the date your marriage was officially registered with the relevant authorities. This is the date that appears on your official marriage certificate, rather than the date of the wedding ceremony itself. Can you call BLS once and confirm again here please?

  • @blissfulmindandsoul
    @blissfulmindandsoul7 күн бұрын

    Great Video!.. .Question: we have to make a draft even for walk in? Can we not directly pay at the BLS? I saw mention of certificate of birth on the website. Do we need to get that out too?

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    6 күн бұрын

    For Consulate it is Draft for sure. When you walking BLS has flexibility with card payment for their services only

  • @Vaisakh_Santhakumar
    @Vaisakh_Santhakumar26 күн бұрын

    Hello, First of all I appreciate and thanks alot for making this video. Helping alot. I watched your video and did my passport surrender application for me and my wife. Arranged pickup and drop-off through Puralotor. Everything went smoothly. Now preparing for OCI application. Here I have a small little question, do we need to send the original Indian passport surrender certificate when applying for OCI? Or just a copy needed?

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    25 күн бұрын

    Only copy if sending by post. If visiting service provider carry original which will be returned instantly after they do quick check right in front of you

  • @Vaisakh_Santhakumar

    @Vaisakh_Santhakumar

    25 күн бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you so much.

  • @asmrtomo157
    @asmrtomo157Ай бұрын

    Sir, can you please suggest where I can go to get affidavit made? I am based in Toronto.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    Hi i am not sure. I am aware that when it comes to name change affidavit some of the service ontario location does it for free. Can you call service Ontario once to check your case if not any notary can do it(which i guess will be for fee)

  • @asmrtomo157

    @asmrtomo157

    Ай бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you very much

  • @sanjaytaneja4752
    @sanjaytaneja4752Ай бұрын

    Hey Q: my name in canadian passport is written in last name and given name is blank but on my indian passport is opposite. What should i put in oci application while filling it?Because they ask for given name mandatory thank you

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    Hi call BLS they are the first point of check. Go as what is said and note person’s name

  • @anilbandaru3350
    @anilbandaru335017 күн бұрын

    Hello, can you please suggest on one of the fields under Applicant's Family Details in OCI application. Here's the situation: My parents' names are spelled differently on my Indian passport than their passports(current names) and so, can I please know which one you think I should use to fill in the details.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    16 күн бұрын

    Hi call us BLS once, while doing OCI you submit only your passport and not parents unless you are minor and I would just mirror document which will get submitted

  • @anilbandaru3350

    @anilbandaru3350

    16 күн бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal-thank you for the reply.

  • @AmandeepKaur-nr8ze
    @AmandeepKaur-nr8zeАй бұрын

    Hlo sir I m trying to upload documents for my daughter for oci under minor application from Canada …. M literally confused with documents type they want ….can you make recent video for that

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    28 күн бұрын

    Hi can you let me know where you are stuck. Also please check the minor applicant video I have made. You can get that from the description. LMK if you are still stuck

  • @avneetkalra4974
    @avneetkalra497417 күн бұрын

    checklist has been changed and we don't get this format anymore. Its more of information page now

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    16 күн бұрын

    can yo link what is latest for benefit of others

  • @vishalvishal5008
    @vishalvishal50083 күн бұрын

    How can i book purolator for pick and drop off service for Toronto jurisdiction, there is no link in their website now?

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    3 күн бұрын

    Call BLS, they will share the link

  • @draviki
    @draviki24 күн бұрын

    if the wife is a housewife, do we need to upload the employment letter? If yes, what should the letter state

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    23 күн бұрын

    Just a handwritten self declaration paper as housewife will do

  • @dexd6040
    @dexd60402 күн бұрын

    Hi I have a question...do i need to surrender my indian passport first and then apply for Oci in canada? Thank you in advance

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Күн бұрын

    Yes that is correct

  • @amARI589
    @amARI589Ай бұрын

    Is this the same for the UK?

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    For is universal. Submission agency might be different. Check if it is VFS

  • @manikbudhiraja784
    @manikbudhiraja784Ай бұрын

    In your previous OCI video (Jan 2024) kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3aDqJqYh7racdY.html&ab_channel=CanadaTriedandTested you mentioned that National Identification number is the citizenship certificate number but here you are suggesting to enter the passport number. Could you please clarify? Thanks :)

  • @manikbudhiraja784

    @manikbudhiraja784

    Ай бұрын

    Also in the other video you mentioned the Previous passport number field could be left blank in case of recent citizenship. However, here you are recommending not leaving it blank and writing NA. Request you to clarify these two things, please.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    Hi when I applied, in my case I used citizenship certificate as NIC and had no issues at as passport was uploaded in passport section however based on recent feedback I updated this to passport. You can enter passport twice and wont be a problem. Can you call BLS once and get this clarified too and if you could drop comment here on this, it will help everyone.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    Ай бұрын

    @@manikbudhiraja784 N/A or NA is a common way to clearly communicate that the question does not apply to you. You can leave blank if you wish or write NA both are acceptable. this wont be a problem.

  • @manikbudhiraja784

    @manikbudhiraja784

    Ай бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal yeah, I called and was told to mention the Indian passport number in the Previous passport field. lol :D

  • @manikbudhiraja784

    @manikbudhiraja784

    Ай бұрын

    @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Agent told me that either Citizenship certificate number or current passport number are to be entered in the National Identification field.

  • @sasstty6285
    @sasstty628527 күн бұрын

    I m a malaysian citizen Age 33, can i work in Private IT Company like TCS, CTS, ACCENTURE etc... as the company require UAN number PF account . And can i hold indian PAN Card or need to surrender ? So my question is can i hold the UAN number along with PF account. Being a citizen of Malaysia and holding Indian OCI ? It will be more informative, kindly respond sir

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    26 күн бұрын

    As a Malaysian citizen holding an OCI card, you have certain rights and privileges in India, including the ability to work in private sector jobs like those in TCS, CTS, Accenture, etc. Here are the details you need:

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    26 күн бұрын

    UAN and PF Account: UAN Number and PF Account: UAN (Universal Account Number) and PF (Provident Fund) accounts are typically required for employees in India. These are managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). As an OCI holder working in India, you can indeed be issued a UAN and have a PF account. Your employer will assist with this process as part of your onboarding.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    26 күн бұрын

    PAN Card: PAN Card: As an OCI cardholder, you are allowed to hold an Indian PAN (Permanent Account Number) card. You do not need to surrender it due to your OCI status. A PAN card is essential for various financial transactions, including salary receipts, tax payments, and other financial activities.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    26 күн бұрын

    Employment Eligibility: Employment Eligibility: OCI cardholders have the right to work in India, except for certain restricted activities like mountaineering, missionary work, and research work. Working in IT companies like TCS, CTS, or Accenture is permitted.

  • @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    @canadatriedandtestedoriginal

    26 күн бұрын

    These are very basic info ℹ️