Oci.mp4 (2025)

: This could be a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or surrendered Indian passport.

: Provide additional details like employment, address in India, and previous Indian citizenship.

The first step is completed on the official Government of India OCI Services portal . oci.mp4

: Fill in personal details, current passport information, and family background.

Applying for an card involves a multi-step online and physical submission process. As of 2026, new rules include a USD 25 penalty if you fail to update details within three months of getting a new passport. 1. Online Application : This could be a birth certificate, naturalization

: Full face view with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Signature Photo : Aspect Ratio : Must be 1:3 (height to width). Size : Maximum 30kb in jpeg or jpg format. 3. Document Preparation

Incorrect photos are a leading cause of application rejection. : Dimensions : Square shape, minimum pixels, maximum Background : Plain light color ( not white ). : Fill in personal details, current passport information,

Once the online form is submitted and documents are uploaded, you must process the physical application through VFS Global (the official service provider in the USA). Requirement of photograph for OCI Registration