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PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN A COPY OF THIS CHECKLIST, ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION.  \n\n|  | IMPORTANT GUIDELINES\u003Cbr>❖ Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application match with your existing passport. If not, please provide the supporting documentation.\u003Cbr>❖ Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USA, and the mission’s jurisdiction. Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at:\u003Cbr>[h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d-c e n t r e](h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d-c e n t r e)\u003Cbr>❖ Online applications are only accepted if filled out in the current year.\u003Cbr>❖ After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new online application form.\u003Cbr>Please note:\u003Cbr>❖ ICAC employees cannot edit or make any changes to your online application form.\u003Cbr>❖ THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AS CONSIDERED NECESSARY. |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS WHO CAN USE THIS CHECKLIST:\u003Cbr>(1) New OCI Registration\u003Cbr>(2) OCI Registration (In lieu of Valid PIO Card)\u003Cbr>(3) OCI Registration (In lieu of Lost/Damaged PIO Card)\u003Cbr>(4) OCI Misc. Services\u003Cbr>• In case of issuance of new passport.\u003Cbr>• In case of change of personal [particulars viz. name](particulars viz. name), father’s name, nationality etc.\u003Cbr>• In case of loss/damage of OCI registration certificate/visa\u003Cbr>• In case of change of address/occupation |\n| MANDATORY DOCUMENTS |  |\n| | GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM – ORIGNAL\u003Cbr>OCI Application Form. In case of Minor both parent's signatures and notary is required on the last page of the OCI form.\u003Cbr>Also minors below 5 year a thumb impression is required. Minors above the age of 5 year the applicant has to sign the form. [https://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome](https://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome) |\n| | PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE – ORIGINAL & DIGITAL\u003Cbr>Photograph\u003Cbr>• Please provide 2 most recent passport size color photos (not older than 6 months) of the applicant (hard copies) .\u003Cbr>• Photos to be 2 inches x 2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose strictly against white background only on photographic paper.\u003Cbr>• Physical photo must be affixed on the physical application form and digital photo must be uploaded on Govt. form online. Physical and uploaded photograph must be identical\u003Cbr>• Digital signature must also be uploaded on the Govt. portal. Upload signature must match with the signature on the physical form. |\n\n\n| | PROOF OF ADDRESS – COPY\u003Cbr>Proof of address must match with the present address as per application:\u003Cbr>(any ONE of the below documents)\u003Cbr>- State Issued ID OR\u003Cbr>- Driving license OR\u003Cbr>- Utility Bill -Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR\u003Cbr>- Utility Bill -Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR\u003Cbr>- Utility Bill -Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR\u003Cbr>- Valid Lease Agreement OR\u003Cbr>- Mortgage OR\u003Cbr>- Income Tax return OR\u003Cbr>- 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.\u003Cbr>NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO SMALLER SIZE Important: PO BOX number is NOT ACCEPTABLE as valid Proof of address |\n| --- | --- |\n| | PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT\u003Cbr>Information page that contains the picture and personal details of the holder of the Passport.\u003Cbr>Endorsement/amendment pages.\u003Cbr>Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission of application at Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) . |\n|  | ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR NEW OCI |\n| | APOSTILLED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE |\n| | LANDING PAPERS – COPY (For Canadian Citizens) |\n| OCI REGISTRATION (IN CASE FOREIGN SPOUSE APPLYING ON","cbCaildta7bKoq2l","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaildta7bKoq2l","pdf",324392,"English","# Important Guidelines\n# Categories of Applicants\n# Mandatory Documents\n## Government Application Online Form\n## Photograph & Signature\n## Proof of Address\n## Photocopy of Passport\n# Additional Documents for New OCI\n# Notes for Applicants","[{\"question\":\"What must be submitted with a New OCI application for a foreign spouse?\",\"answer\":\"A signed printed copy of the checklist must be submitted together with the application. 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