OCI Re-Issue for Lost/Damaged Passport – Adult-NON US Passport holder The documents in the Checklist are mandatory for your application to be processed. This list of documents is not exhaustive and is subject to change based on the requirements of the Indian Embassy / Consulate. The Indian Embassy / Consulate have the right to request for additional documentation. 2 copies for Walk-in & 1 copy for Postal applicants of signed Checklist with the boxes ticked must be submitted with your documents. The sequence of documents in each application form being submitted to the Consulate should be in the order as mentioned below. To make sure you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list / Approved / Safe Sender list. Sr no Documents Original Required OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FORM 1 2 3 Complete the OCI Miscellaneous Service Application Form on the Government Site (https://passport.gov.in/oci/) In order to complete the form, you will need at least ONE of the following o U-Visa Number o OCI Registration Number o OCI File Number All the Information below WILL HAVE to be entered o Current Passport Number o Date of Birth o Place of Birth o Mother’s Name The INFORMATION below MUST MATCH what the applicant ENTERED WHEN HE HAD APPLIED FOR the ORIGINAL OCI CARD, failing which one cannot PROCEED. Select the Desired ‘Miscellaneous Service’ needed. Application form duly signed by the applicant PHOTOS 1 most recent passport size photo(no older than 6 months) of the applicant to be provided Photos to be, 2 inchesx2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose strictly against white background only on photographic paper. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM Fill the Additional Particular Form and enclose the print out. All pages of additional particulars form should have signatures of the applicant All questions must be answered – no question should be left blank Original Original Original COPY OF CURRENT FOREIGN PASSPORT (NON US) Self-Attested Color Copy of the following pages of valid Foreign Passport (NON US) o Information page that contains the picture and basic details of the Foreign Passport (Non US). o Endorsement / amendment pages. o Passport should be valid for 8 months from the date of application. 4 Copy Original Copy Original Copy Copy Walk in applicants must present Original Foreign Passport (Non US) to CKGS staff for Verification. NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL FOREIGN PASSPORT AT THE TIME OF SENDING INITIAL OCI APPLICATION. ORIGINAL FOREIGN PASSPORT REQUIRED ONLY AT THE TIME OF OCI MATCHUP. IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the above will be considered INCOMPLETE and processing will be delayed. VISA STATUS FOR FOREIGN CITIZEN (NON US) 5 Provide color copy of the following:o Permanent Resident Card – Both Sides o Employment Authorization Card which states ‘Serves as 1-512’ or Copy of Pages showing H1 / H4, L1 / L4, F1 / F2, J1 / J2etc NOTE: TRANSFER NOTICES AND RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED ORIGINAL OCI CARD 6 Original OCI Card must be provided AND Color Copies of Registration Certificate and Information Page to be attached IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. POLICE REPORT AND AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS 7 Copy of Detailed police report filed must be provided AND Notarized Self affidavit explaining the circumstances of lost OCI Card. If the OCI card was DAMAGED, the original damaged OCI Card to be submitted. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. PROOF OF ADDRESS 8 Proof of address to match with present address as per application. Only one of the following: Only State Issued – Driving Licence OR Utility Bill - Water OR Utility Bill – Electricity OR Utility Bill – Gas OR Valid lease signed by landlord and tenant (applicable ONLY FOR Atlanta and Houston. For New York, lease document must be notarized.) For College / University Students living on campus in University housing /dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution letter head explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice (Not Applicable for Applications from Washington DC). Copy Copy Copy NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO A SMALLER SIZE IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. PROOF OF RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP: If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MANDATORY to provide proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship along with your OCI application. One of the following MUST be produced as proof:o Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India OR o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining Foreign Citizenship (Non US) OR o Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India 9 IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE 10 If you acquired US Nationality through Naturalization, a copy of your Naturalization Certificate is required. If you do not have an Indian passport and is applying for OCI on the basis that the parents and/or grandparents were Indian nationals – then PARENTS AND/OR GRANDPARENTS NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED If the applicant has more than one NATIONALITY after having INDIAN Citizenship, please provide all NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES or PROOF OF NATIONALITY from all countries where the applicant has held citizenship. The US naturalization Certificate should state “FORMER NATIONALITY” AS INDIA. Certificates that state ‘Country of Birth’ as India CANNOT be accepted. If gained naturalization through his/her parents and possesses no separate naturalization certificate, then copies of the parents naturalization certificates and a Notarized statement signed by BOTH parents is required stating the circumstances that their child received his/her naturalization status and why the child does not possess his/her own certificate. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION IF THE APPLICANT NEVER HELD INDIAN PASSPORT AND IS APPLYING FOR OCI ON THE BASIS OF PARENTS: 11 If one parent or both parents are naturalized citizens, proof of renunciation for parent(s), must be provided:o Certificate of renunciation issued by an Embassy/Consulate of India OR o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining Foreign Citizenship (Non US) Copy Original Copy If parent NEED to obtain RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE, then they need to apply for renunciation certificate prior to submitting application for Adults. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. CKGS Disclaimer Form 12 This must have Signature of the applicant. NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION 13 If your name in any of the supporting documents provided is different in any way from the name in the Foreign Passport (Non US), a copy of ONE of the following documents must be provided o Marriage Certificate showing the name change if the name was changed at marriage OR o Official Court Order for the name change OR o Endorsement of name change during naturalization process If in case the middle name was changed to an initial then a notarized statement letter is required. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. FOR RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS 14 Enclose Proof of Payment of the CKGS Courier Service Charges OR Prepaid Envelop with AWB no # with service provider name Copy Original Copy Original IMPORTANT NOTE: FEDEX PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES / SHIPPING LABELS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY CKGS. DO NOT SEND HANDWRITTEN RETURN ENVELOPES AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. Enclose copy of Online Payment Receipt (If applicable) Only if payment is made online for Fees and any optional value added services like courier, SMS, etc. 15 IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. 16 15 Enclose Payment Instrument (If applicable) Money Order / Cashier’s Check / Bankers Check favoring "Cox & Kings Global Services USA LLC". To apply for RENUNCIATION you can click on the below mentioned link: Please click herehttp://www.in.ckgs.us/renunciation.shtml for documents checklist, forms and fee. --- We recommend that you purchase courier service from CKGS for an end to end delivery.
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