Government OCI Online Application Guide for Minors
This guide offers instructions on the process of filling out the Government OCI Online Application form for minors on ociservices.gov.in. It provides step-by-step instructions, covering everything from starting the application on the OCI website to uploading the required support documents. We have divided the guide into five clear parts, to make it easy for guardians/parents to follow. Keep in mind that after completing the online application, you’ll need to mail copies of the supporting documents, which will be explained in a separate post. The online application is pretty straightforward but there can be areas which seem confusing, in that case feel free to comment what can be a good addition to this guide.
This post assumes both the parents are Indian and the child is born in USA. But even otherwise we hope this is useful for other scenarios that are applicable to minors applying for an OCI Card.
Part 1: Complete the Government OCI Online Application form
1. Go to the government OCI Website by clicking here.
2. Click on the green button that says “Click here to Proceed”.
3. Read the instructions in the “New OCI Registration” Section and click on proceed.
4. Read and Accept the instructions in the pop-up titled “Instructions For Filling Application Form”.
5. Fill in the captcha and click on the “Enter” button.
6. Click on the “Fill New Application” Button.
7. Start completing the “Applicant Information Section”:
- Place of Submission: Select the foreign country from which you are submitting the application.
- Mission: Choose the closest city to the minor applicant’s home address in the foreign country.
- Surname: Enter the applicant’s last name in this field.
- Given Name: Enter the minor applicant’s first name and middle name here, with a space between them.
- Place of Birth: It’s recommended to only include the state name, as commas are not allowed in this field.
- Family Details:
- Profession: If you are an IT professional, then it’s fine to select “Professional”. Otherwise select appropriately.
- Relation to the root: If both parents are Indian citizens, select any one of them in this field.
- Applicant’s Address Details:
- Mobile No: Father’s mobile number.
- Telephone No: Mother’s mobile number; using the same contact number in both fields is also acceptable.
- Email: Any parent’s email is acceptable.
8. Once you finish the Applicant Information Section, click on “Next”.
9. Verify all entered information.
10. Click “Submit” to complete Part A of the online application.
Part 2: Upload Image and Signature of the Minor Child
1. In the next webpage, upload the image and the signature (thumbprint) of the minor child.
2. Confirm successful upload by clicking on “I have uploaded successfully”.
3. The next page lists all documents required for the OCI application but does not specifically focus on minors. We will provide details for documents needed for minors’ applications later. Please click “Proceed to Part B” to continue for now.
Part 3: Provide Other Details of Applicant
1. Navigate to the “Other Details of Applicants” section.
2. Citizenship Details:
- Select appropriate responses to the questions.
3. Present Nationality Details:
- Acquisition Method: Select “By Birth” if your child acquired foreign citizenship by birth.
4. Other Details:
- Previous Nationality: No need to select anything if your child has only one nationality/citizenship.
- Do you have relatives staying in India? – Mark yes if you have relatives in India and add 2-4 close relations, such as maternal and paternal grandparents. Rental addresses are ok, but ensure names match with their passport name.
- Has any of the applicants faced criminal proceedings? – Answer appropriately to the last question.
5. Click on “Submit” to complete Part B of the application.
Part 4: Upload Supporting Documents
1. In the drop-down menu, select and upload supporting documents for the OCI application. We recommend to upload all documents that you feel are relevant but the once highlighted might work too.
2. Recommended documents for minors with Indian parents and citizenship acquired by birth include:
- Address Proof
- Current Passport
- Indian Origin Proof
- Legal Status of Parents
- Marriage Certificate
- Parental Authorization
- Relationship Certificate
3. Ensure document scans are in PDF format and less than 1000kb.
Part 5: Final Submission
1. Once all documents are uploaded, click “Final Submit” to complete the application on the government portal. You can then print or download a PDF of the full OCI application.
2. The next part is to prepare the physical package that includes the application with supporting documents which is covered here.
Other Useful links
- OCI Document Checklist
- Sign a minor’s USA passport
- Airtel Complaints Redressal
- Happy Birthday Wishes for a Sister
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Do I need to self-attest the supporting documents while uploading them to the portal
It’s okay if you don’t upload self attested documents to the portal. But be sure to send the self attested documents in the physical package.