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It must however be replaced each time a new passport is issued up to completion of 20 years of age, and once after completing 50 years.  \n􀂙 You may visit any of our BLS Centers to have your documentation verified and cross checked before you apply for your OCI.  \n􀂙 You may also refer to the OCI guidelines available on the Consulate General of India’s website by clicking this link  \n[http://www.cgitoronto.ca/eoi.php?id=oci_application](http://www.cgitoronto.ca/eoi.php?id=oci_application)  \nEntry to BLS International Services Canada Inc., Indian Visa Application Centers (VAC):  \n􀂙 Due to the limited size of VACs, attorneys (those accompanying applicants), relatives, drivers, or friends are not allowed in the VAC. An applicant may however, bring one person to assist him/her if he or she is elderly, disabled, or a minor child.  \n􀂙 If you cannot visit the VAC, it is recommended that you use the postal service to submit your application. Alternatively, to book a pickup and/or drop via Purolator, visit [http://www.blsindia-canada.com/vas/](http://www.blsindia-canada.com/vas/)  \n\n| 1 | ONLINE APPLICATION / REGISTRATION FORM\u003Cbr>IMPORTANT GUIDELINES\u003Cbr>􀂾 It is mandatory for applicants applying for OCI-Card to upload his/her image and signature image in jpeg or jpg format. Refer to the specifications online. Kindly be ready with both images before starting the registration process.\u003Cbr>􀂾 As part of the registration process, the supporting documents have to be uploaded using the same registration number.\u003Cbr>􀂾 (refer to the last page of this checklist to view the instructions for uploading your documents)\u003Cbr>􀂾 All information updated online by the applicant will be printed on their OCI book. After registration online, no changes can be made. In case of any errors, please fill a fresh new online application and re-upload the required documents.\u003Cbr>􀂾 Please note: BLS International employees CANNOT make any changes to your online application form and request you to follow the instructions below.\u003Cbr>􀂾 Once completed registration of your OCI online, please print out the online application form and bring it to the nearest BLS Center for submission, along with the below documents and a copy of this Checklist. |\n| --- | --- |\n| | ONLINE FORM FILLING INSTRUCTIONS\u003Cbr>- Application must be completed and submitted online by visiting :[http://passport.gov.in/oci/](http://passport.gov.in/oci/)\u003Cbr>􀂾 Ensure that you register for the OCI in the current year. Forms completed in previous years will not be accepted\u003Cbr>􀂾 Be sure to also select the correct Indian mission based on the place where your side in Canada, and the mission’s jurisdiction. The Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at: [http://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php](http://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php)\u003Cbr>􀂾 Under Applicant’s Information , please fill in the details, as per your current Canadian / Foreign passport.\u003Cbr>Please fill out the ‘Previous Name’ field (as per your last Indian Passport, only if it differs from the current Canadian/ Foreign passport) .\u003Cbr>􀂾 Under Applicant’s Family Details:\u003Cbr>-Parents name must be filled, according to the applicant’s last or surrendered Indian Passport. If the applicant is holding a foreign passport and neither the applicant nor parents, held an Indian passport, then the parent’s name should be entered as per their valid current passport. If the parents’ name differs from the applicant’s Birth certificate, please furnish supporting documents in lieu of the name variation.\u003Cbr>- If married, the spouse’s name has to be filled up as per their spouse’s current passport. 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