The new OCI rule requires renewal of OCI on issuance of a new passport. This is typically the case for minors whose passports have to be renewed every 5 years or so. Here are the steps to renew OCI in Bangalore. The steps should be similar for other FRRO office too, however, please check with respective FRRO office.
You need to visit the FRRO office located at 5th Floor, 'A' Block, TTMC, BMTC Bus Stand Building, K.H. Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore - 560027. It located in the same building as Anand Bhavan restaurant. The office opens at 9:30AM and closes at 6pm. On the day I visited the office there were already 30 families waiting in queue at around 11am and it took 5 hours of wait for my turn. Therefore, it is best to reach there early around 9am and if you are lucky it should take less time.
The application fees for OCI renewal is Rs 1400 per application which must be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of "Pay and Accounts Officer (Secretariat), Ministry of Home Affairs" payable at New Delhi.
To start the application process, first visit the site https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome and click on OCI Miscellaneous Services. You will need a scanned digital passport photo and an image of signature or thumb impression in case of a minor who can not write his or her name. Click on proceed and select reason for renewal of OCI as issuance of new passport. Please note that if you also want to update the address in OCI then you will also have to select the checkbox for change of address/occupation.
Please remember to select the correct FRRO office in dropdown where you plan to apply for renewal. In case of Bangalore, select India in country and FRRO Bangalore in location. Once you complete the application online it will give you a link to download a PDF of the completed application. At the end it has option to upload mandatory documents. While I did upload OCI, passport and address proofs, I do not think it is necessary to upload any documents. You only need to print the pdf of the application as described below and bring it to the FRRO office.
You need to submit 2 copies of the application, which means, prepare two identical sets of the application and supporting documents. Here is a list of documents you will need to submit along with the application.
1. Printed pdf application
2. OCI first and last page of the minor
3. Passport photo page
4. OCI first and last page of both parents
5. Passport photo page of both parents
6. Front and back of school id of minor
7. Address proof (any one of - adhaar card, car registration, phone bill etc. ). Parents address proof is acceptable if you do not have any for the minor.
Important: You need to sign on all copies of the above documents. It is called self-attestation.
You will also need to provide 2 passport size (2x2) photos and the demand draft for Rs 1400.
The minor applicants have to be present in person. However, any one parent can accompany the minor. Both parents are not required.
In terms of the originals, I was asked to only show passport and OCI of the applicant.
Hope this list helps you prepare the application and saves you time.
You need to visit the FRRO office located at 5th Floor, 'A' Block, TTMC, BMTC Bus Stand Building, K.H. Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore - 560027. It located in the same building as Anand Bhavan restaurant. The office opens at 9:30AM and closes at 6pm. On the day I visited the office there were already 30 families waiting in queue at around 11am and it took 5 hours of wait for my turn. Therefore, it is best to reach there early around 9am and if you are lucky it should take less time.
The application fees for OCI renewal is Rs 1400 per application which must be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of "Pay and Accounts Officer (Secretariat), Ministry of Home Affairs" payable at New Delhi.
To start the application process, first visit the site https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome and click on OCI Miscellaneous Services. You will need a scanned digital passport photo and an image of signature or thumb impression in case of a minor who can not write his or her name. Click on proceed and select reason for renewal of OCI as issuance of new passport. Please note that if you also want to update the address in OCI then you will also have to select the checkbox for change of address/occupation.
Please remember to select the correct FRRO office in dropdown where you plan to apply for renewal. In case of Bangalore, select India in country and FRRO Bangalore in location. Once you complete the application online it will give you a link to download a PDF of the completed application. At the end it has option to upload mandatory documents. While I did upload OCI, passport and address proofs, I do not think it is necessary to upload any documents. You only need to print the pdf of the application as described below and bring it to the FRRO office.
You need to submit 2 copies of the application, which means, prepare two identical sets of the application and supporting documents. Here is a list of documents you will need to submit along with the application.
1. Printed pdf application
2. OCI first and last page of the minor
3. Passport photo page
4. OCI first and last page of both parents
5. Passport photo page of both parents
6. Front and back of school id of minor
7. Address proof (any one of - adhaar card, car registration, phone bill etc. ). Parents address proof is acceptable if you do not have any for the minor.
Important: You need to sign on all copies of the above documents. It is called self-attestation.
You will also need to provide 2 passport size (2x2) photos and the demand draft for Rs 1400.
The minor applicants have to be present in person. However, any one parent can accompany the minor. Both parents are not required.
In terms of the originals, I was asked to only show passport and OCI of the applicant.
Hope this list helps you prepare the application and saves you time.
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