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1.
Documents to be attached with the OCI application:
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Application with Reference Number (starting with VENC) - two copies (1 original duly
signed in ink, and a copy thereof with all enclosures).
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One
photo pasted on each form and two additional photos (2 inch X 2
inch).
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Two
copies of foreign passport (identification pages only).
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Two
copies of cancelled Indian passport (first 3 pages and page with
parents' names).
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Evidence of relationship with parent/grand-parent (if their Indian
origin is claimed as basis for OCI). Documentary evidence of self or
parents or grand-parents for being eligible to become a citizen of
India at the time of commencement of the Constitution of India (on
26 January 1950; or belonging to a territory that became part of
India after 15 August 1947). Acceptable documents are: (i)
Self-attested copy of the Indian passport; or (ii) Copy of domicile
certificate, issued by the competent authority in India.
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A
bank draft in favour of the EMBASSY OF INDIA, CARACAS, for US $275 (Bs.F
1,375) for each application [US $145 (Bs.F 725) for each MINOR PIO
Card holder and US $25 (Bs.F 125) for each adult PIO Card holder].
Fee in Venezuelan Bolivar (Bs.F) may be deposited directly into the
Embassy of India account with Banco Provincial and the bank receipt
submitted with the application. No cash or personal cheques are
accepted.
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Proof
of residence abroad (Utility bill/bank statement/Driver's Licence).
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In
case of change of name, addition or deletion in a part of name (if
it differs in cancelled Indian passport and present foreign
passport), document proving name change from competent authorities.
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Birth
certificate of foreign born children (should indicate the name of
both parents). This may be attested by either of the parents.
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PIO
Card holders should submit a copy of their PIO Cards. OCI is a
separate process and even if the supporting documents were submitted
at the time of applying PIO Card, fresh set of above documents are
required when applying for OCI card.
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Application should normally include copies of cancelled Indian
passport and legal status documents (Residence/Work Permit or Visa
status).
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Return courier may be included for delivery of documents by mail.
2.
The applicant is required to submit the OCI application (Part-A and Part-B)
in duplicate form. Part-B is automatically printed out when Part-A is saved
and the print command is selected at the pop-up window. For each of the two
applications, an original 2 inch x 2 inch size color photo (light color
background, not white background), without border with front view of
person's head and shoulders showing the full face in the middle of the
photograph is required. At the end of Part-B, there is a list of documents
that are required at the time of submission of application. A bank draft in
favour of the EMBASSY OF INDIA, CARACAS, for US $275 (Bs.F 1,375) for each application
[US $145 (Bs.F 725) for each MINOR PIO Card holder and US $25 (Bs.F 125) for
each adult PIO Card holder] may be submitted with the application. Fee in
Venezuelan Bolivar (Bs.F) may be deposited directly into the Embassy of
India account with Banco Provincial and the bank receipt submitted with the
application. No cash or personal cheques are accepted.
3.
Additional information about photographs:
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Background colour and dress colour should not be the same.
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If
applicant is wearing glasses, there should be no
glare on the glasses; or picture be taken without glasses.
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Photograph should be front view with shoulders visible.
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Photograph should be bright; the colour of skin and
brightness of the photo should be different.
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Photograph should not be stapled and should not have any signatures on it.
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Detailed instructions are contained in SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PHOTOGRAPH.
4.
For detailed application procedures, applicants may read STEPS TO APPLY.
5. The
application review process may take up to two months depending on the
documents and proofs provided in support of the application.
6.
For any further information or clarification on OCI, applicants may read the
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
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Applicants may direct their queries in this regard to Consular Section:
CONS.CARACAS@MEA.GOV.IN
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