- Our service fee
- £225
- Official fees
- From £230, paid by you directly
- Usual time
- Allow 10 to 12 weeks after your appointment
- Appointment
- Online application, then a submission appointment at the visa centre
An OCI application turns on a few things: how you are connected to India, whether you have surrendered an Indian passport, and a long list of supporting documents. We go through each one with you so the application is right first time.
We prepare the online form, check your photograph and signature against the Indian government's specification, and give you an exact list of what to take to the visa centre.
- Eligibility checked before you pay any official fees
- Your Indian-origin evidence and family documents put in the right order
- Photo and signature checked against the government specification
- Updates until your OCI card arrives
Who it’s for: Adults of Indian origin, or married to an Indian citizen or OCI cardholder, living in the UK
It depends on your circumstances
When you start, we go through these with you.
If you once held an Indian passport, the surrender must be completed before the OCI application. If you haven't done it yet, we start with the renunciation certificate.
Renunciation firstYou will need Indian-issued proof of their origin, and documents linking you to them, such as birth and marriage certificates.
Family basisA spouse of an Indian citizen or OCI cardholder can apply once the marriage has lasted two years, with a registered marriage certificate.
After two years of marriageAnyone who, or whose parents, grandparents or great-grandparents, has been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh. Also serving or retired foreign military or police personnel, and refugees or stateless people.
Not eligibleWhat’s involved
- Start the service
Answer a few questions so we can confirm you are eligible.
- Send your documents
Photograph your passport and supporting documents with your phone; our secure upload guides you.
- We check and prepare
We check every document and prepare your online OCI application.
- Attend your appointment
Take your originals to the visa centre. We give you the exact list beforehand.
- We keep you updated
We track the application until your OCI card is ready.
What to have ready
Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.
Everyone
- Current passport: the photo pageWith at least six months left on the day you submit
- Naturalisation or registration certificateFor your present nationality
- Proof of Indian originIndian passport, domicile or nativity certificate, or a parent's or spouse's PIO or OCI card
- Your birth certificate showing your parents' names
- Your parents' marriage certificateIf there isn't one, the reason must be given
- Proof of your UK addressUtility bill or telephone bill, or similar
- Proof of work or studyEmployer letter, payslip, proof of own business or student ID
- A photo, 51 × 51 mmSquare, plain light background, not white
- Your signature on plain white paper
Only if it applies to you
- Cancelled Indian passport and surrender certificateIf you surrendered an Indian passport in or after 2010
- Registered marriage certificate and your spouse's passportIf you apply as a spouse
- Marriage, divorce or death certificateIf you are or have been married
- Notarised affidavitIf your name differs between documents
- UK immigration statusIf you don't hold a British passport
- Letter from the relative or your tenancy agreementIf the address bill is in someone else's name
Clear fees
The government and visa-centre fees are separate from our service fee. They are paid by you directly; we tell you the amount and how to pay when we prepare your application.
Official fee source: VFS Global UK, checked 20 Oct 2026. Official fees can change.
New OCI (adult) — quick answers
Can I apply for OCI before I surrender my Indian passport?
No. The surrender must be completed first. We can prepare your renunciation certificate application before the OCI.
Who is not eligible for OCI?
Anyone who, or whose parents, grandparents or great-grandparents, has been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh. Serving or retired foreign military and police personnel, and refugees or stateless people, are also not eligible.
What photo do I need?
A square colour photo of at least 51 × 51 mm, with your face filling about 80 percent of it. The background must be a plain light colour, not white.
How long does it take?
Allow 10 to 12 weeks after your appointment. The High Commission of India states 5 to 6 weeks for a fresh OCI card, and says delays beyond that cannot be ruled out.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Applications are submitted at the visa centre by appointment, and up to three family members can be named on one appointment.
Ready when you are
Rules, official fees and processing times are set by the relevant government or authority and can change. We provide document preparation and application support from your instructions; we are not solicitors or regulated immigration advisers. It is your responsibility to check entry requirements before you travel.
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