Common questions

How do I change my name on OCI?

How do I change my name on OCI?

Please visit https://passport.gov.in/oci/ for the application form for Miscellaneous Services. Issue of new OCI ‘U’ Visa and OCI booklet due to change of personal particulars (change of name, address, wrong date of birth in OCI booklet etc.)

How can I change my name in Indian passport in Qatar?

Change of name procedure

  1. Go to Indian embassy or ICC (Indian Cultural center) in order to request for a NOC from the consulate stating your old name and desired new name.
  2. Collect the letter from your embassy (make plenty of photocopies or scan the document for future reference).

Do I need to change my OCI if I renew my passport?

OCI registration certificate have to be got re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to the completion of 20 years of age and once after completion of 50 years of age in view of biological changes in face of the applicant. If the OCI card is issued at the age of 50 years, there is no need for re-issuance of OCI.

How do I transfer OCI to new passport?

A. Transfer of OCI from Expired Passport to New Passport or Change in Nationality. Applicants are required to fill miscellaneous application form online for transfer of OCI Visa from old passport to new passport and have to submit the printed application along with copy of old and new passport and copy of OCI booklet.

Can I buy property in India with OCI?

As per the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India, an NRI or OCI card holder can invest in any residential or commercial property. However, they are not permitted to invest in farmland, plantation land, and agriculture land.

How can I change my Indian passport signature?

The changing of signature can be done for the passport and you need to follow the same procedure as you do when one is applying for a new passport. You need to make a fresh application with amendment i.e. new signature on the form and the old signature should be on the second page of the application form.

How do I change my name on Qid?

A form – “Name changed Form” has to be filled, which you can get at Garaffa Immigration Department, Building No. 2, 2nd Floor….What is the process for changing name in Visa and Qatar Id?

  1. NOC from your consulate stating the old and new names.
  2. Copy of Passport.
  3. Copy of valid Qatar ID.

What happens to OCI when passport expires?

OCI cardholders are permitted to enter, work and reside in India indefinitely. Previously, travelers whose OCI cards showed an expired passport number were required to travel with both their expired passport and current passport. OCI Cardholders are now allowed to travel with just their OCI card and current passport.

Can I travel while OCI is in process?

Yes. If you have any emergency travel plan, you can travel with your current OCI card, current passport and old passport associated with OCI.

How to obtain OCI Visa Sticker and registration certificate?

Please produce your passports (s) and PIO card, if applicable, in person/through authorized person for affixing OCI visa sticker and issuance of registration certificate. In case of applications filed in India with FRRO, applicants should go to the FRRO office in person/through authorized person.

How to contact mission/office after OCI registration?

Please contact Mission/Office where you have applied for OCI registration after 10 days from the date of dispatch of documents from Delhi or any day after receipt of documents at the Mission/Office whichever is earlier.

Is there any Ombudsman Service for OCI Card holders in India?

Yes. The procedure to be following would be to also avaiable from the Indian Embassy who might an ombudsman service for OCI Card Holders. 2. Could you guide me as to how I should proceed with that name change in India?

How much does it cost to convert Pio to OCI in India?

In case of applications submitted in India, a fee of Rs.15,000/- (Rs. 5500/- for conversion of PIO to OCI card) by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Pay and Accounts Officer (Secretariat), Ministry of Home Affairs payable at New Delhi (till online payment facility is introduced).