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Both parents’ current valid passport along with proof of valid Immigration status in Canada. |  |  |  |\n| (r) | Marriage certificate of parents/grandparents |  |  |  |\n\nType C: Application for Reissue ofOCI / Conversion of PIO to OCI  \n\n|  | Documents at (a) (b) (f) (g) (h) (i) (k) (l) (m) (n) & (o) above |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| (s) | Existing OCI Card /PIO card (Original and one Copy) |  |  |  |\n| (t) | For Damaged OCI cases-enclose damaged OCI Card in original |  |  |  |\n| (u) | For Lost OCI cases-Police Report mentioning lost OCI number |  |  |  |\n\nType D: Application for OCI on Indian origin Spouse basis  \n\n|  | Documents at (a),(b),(f),(g),(h),(i), (j),(m),(n) & (o) above |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| (v) | Indian Passport of spouse-both first and last pages |  |  |  |\n| (w) | If spouse is non-Canadian Citizen – Status of spouse in Canada |  |  |  |\n| (x) | Valid Passport of Indian-origin Spouse – Original and Copy |  |  |  |\n\nNote:  \n1. For detailed information about the above, please see the INFORMATION BOOKLET enclosed after this page.  \n2. In case of change of personal particulars from the last held Indian passport, supporting documents would be needed.  \n3. Please note that in certain cases the High Commission may seek more documents  \n4. While submitting application, please keep the documents with the application form as per the above serial order.  \n5. All copies of documents as mentioned above must be self attested and also uploaded online.  \nDetails to be filled by the applicant  \n\n| Name of the Applicant |  | CANO No. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| BLS Center Location |  | Date |  |\n\nI have gone through the requirements and specifications mentioned in the checklist and Information booklet with respect to submission of my above application. I am aware that in case any discrepancy is found or any of the documents/conditions are not found as per prescribed parameters, my application may be rejected and fee will not be returned.  \n(Signature of the applicant)  \n\n| Verified by |  | Signature |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Name |  | Date |  |\n\nFor BLS official use only  \n*****  \nInformation Booklet for OCI application submission  \n*****  \nType A: Application for Fresh OCI-Former Indian nationals  \n(a) Checklist  \nThe appropriate columns of the checklist must be tick marked and signed by the applicant and attached to the application.  \n(b) Online Application Form:  \ni) The application for O","cbCaioRzjiUI6uN2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioRzjiUI6uN2","pdf",296189,"English","# Checklist for submission of OCI application\n## Type A: Application for Fresh OCI - Former Indian nationals\n## Type B: Fresh OCI - Descendants (including minors)\n## Type C: Reissue of OCI / Conversion of PIO to OCI\n## Type D: OCI on Indian origin spouse basis\n## Notes and applicant declaration\n## For BLS official use only","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required for Type A (Fresh OCI for former Indian nationals)?\",\"answer\":\"Type A requires the checklist items (a) through (o), including the checklist itself, online application form, surrender/renunciation certificate, Indian passport pages, foreign citizenship certificate, valid Canadian/foreign passport, marriage/divorce certificate if applicable, professional details, proof of address, declaration form, legal status proof in Canada (if non-Canadian passport), parental consent (if minor), and the fees and photograph.\"},{\"question\":\"How should applicants handle the online application form after submission?\",\"answer\":\"After online submission, no manual changes or hand writing are allowed. 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