OCI fees can be paid by Dankort at the Embassy or by bank transfer (Embassy of India Account No: 4001-11421733 with Danske Bank). In case of Bank Transfer, it is mandatory to provide print of payment proof.
- Under Indian law, Indian citizens are required to renounce their Indian citizenship and surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquiring foreign citizenship.
- The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not provide for dual citizenship. Holding Indian passport/acquiring Indian passport/ travelling on Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship is an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967.
- In view of these provisions, it is requested that applicants complete the process of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship and surrender their Indian passports before applying for OCI services.
Applicants who are sending their application by post and wish to receive their OCI card by post must send their original OCI and self-address stamped returned envelope.
Fees for OCI/ Surrender services
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S.No
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Service
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Fees inclusive of surcharge
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1
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Fresh OCI
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1905 DKK
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2
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Conversion of PIO Card to OCI Card
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710 DKK
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3
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Reissuance/Miscellaneous OCI Card
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200 DKK
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4
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Duplicate OCI in case of loss/Damage of OCI documents
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710 DKK
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5
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Surrender Certificate
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190 DKK
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Renunciation of Indian Citizenship:
As per the citizenship rules of Government of India, Indian nationals living abroad who intend to acquire a foreign citizenship are required to renounce their Indian citizenship. Since the Government of India does not permit dual nationality to Indian citizens. This requirement is necessary to process applications for OCI cards by persons of Indian origin who have acquired citizenship of another country.
Documents to be submitted at the Embassy:
1. Application form for Surrender Certificate: To surrender Indian Passport, please fill the form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ and submit the printed application with signature at the Embassy along with below mentioned documents.
2. Proof of Danish citizenship. This is typically a letter from the Danish immigration authorities/Statsborgerretsbevis/Naturalization of foreign nationality. Please note the date of issue of your Danish passport is NOT the day you obtained the citizenship!
3. Your previous Indian passport and copy of first and last page.
4. Your current foreign passport and copy of first page.
5. Copy of CPR/Yellow card
6. Submit Indian Voter ID card in original
1. OCI applicants who have formerly held Indian passport or who are of Indian origin:
It is important to renunciate your Indian citizenship to apply for an OCI Card
Documents to be submitted at the Embassy:
· Application form (To be filled in online ( https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome) printed and signed)
· Two recent colour photos with white background, size 2 inch x 2 inch (51mmx51mm)
· Danish passport copy /current valid passport copy
· Previous Indian passport Copy (First and last page)
· Naturalization certificate/Statsborgerretsbevis copy of the applicant who have formerly held Indian passport
Renunciation certificate ( Surrender certificate)
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow card/ Sygesikringskort
· If never have held an Indian passport: Proof of your Indian origin (e.g. photocopies of parents ‘or grandparents’ Indian passports or OCI card, Nativity Certificate from competent authority in India). Apostilled Birth Certificates (Ministry of foreign affairs Denmark/ competent authorities)
Documents to be uploaded online along with application:
· Danish passport copy /current valid passport copy
· Previous Indian passport copy of self/Indian origin proof of parents
· If never have held an Indian passport: Birth certificate with apostille from the competent authorities (Ministry of foreigner affairs Denmark)
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow card/ Sygesikringskort
Note: Original CPR card, Apostilled Birth Certificate (If never have held an Indian passport), Danish passport/current valid passport must be shown at the embassy at the time of submission and original Indian passport to be submitted at the Embassy, which will be returned after a cancellation. Applicant (age above 12 years and below 70 years) has to visit the Embassy for Biometrics at the time of submission of application.
2. OCI applicants who are applying based on marriage/foreign spouse:
Documents to be submitted at the Embassy:
· Application form (to be filled in online ( https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome) printed and signed)
· Two recent colour photos with white background, size 2-inch x 2 inch (51mmx51mm)
· Danish passport copy/current valid passport copy
· Copy of apostilled marriage certificate (Please note you can only apply after two years of marriage. If you get a divorce, you must have your OCI cancelled.)
· Copy of Spouse’s Indian passport/OCI card (First and last page)
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow card/ Sygesikringskort
Documents to be uploaded online along with application:
· Danish passport copy/current valid passport copy
· Spouse’s Indian passport/OCI card copy (First and last page)
· Apostilled Marriage Certificate
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow card/ Sygesikringskort
Note: Original CPR card, Apostilled Marriage Certificate, Danish passport or current valid passport and spouse’s Indian passport/OCI have to be shown at the embassy at the time of submission. Applicant along with his/her spouse have to visit the Embassy for an interview and Biometrics at the time of submission of application.
3. To apply for OCI renewal/miscellaneous, please submit the following:
· To avail Miscellaneous Service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder
· In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can select the option/(s) as given below and upload the latest photograph and requisite documents. These details shall be updated into the OCI system records and an acknowledgement shall be shared with OCI card holder on his/her registered email ID. The services under these categories are gratis in nature:
In case change in address/occupation/contact details.
· These Misc services can be availed for re-issuance of OCI Card as well as updating the information time to time as mentioned in the MHA notification dated 16th April, 2021. The re-issuance of new OCI card will be applicable for following categories:
1. In case of issuance of new passport (once a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age.)
2. In case of change of personal particulars viz. name, father's name, nationality etc.
3. In case of loss/damage of OCI registration certificate.
Documents to be submitted at the Embassy
· Application form (OCI Miscellaneous Services form filled online (https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome), printed and signed)
· New Danish Passport copy/ current valid passport copy
· Two recent colour photos with white background, size 2-inch x 2 inch (51mmx51mm)
· Old OCI card copy (First and last page)
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow Card/ Sygesikringskort
· Police complaint report in the case of lost OCI card
· Name change certificate in case of name change which needs to be updated in OCI
Documents to be uploaded on the online along with application:
· New Danish Passport copy/ current valid passport copy
· Old OCI card copy (First and last page), which can be uploaded under PIO section
4. To apply for OCI card in lieu of valid PIO card, please submit the following:
It has been decided by the Government of India that fees to be charged for OCI card in lieu of valid PIO Card will be DKK 640 effective for all such applications which have been filled after 31.12.2017. For all applications that were submitted by the applicants online till 31.12.2017, the OCI Card in lieu of valid PIO Card will be on gratis basis (no fee).
With effect from 9 January 2015, the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence. All valid PIO cards must be converted to OCI by 31 December 2024. Remember to choose the correct registration form!
PIO cardholders are deemed to be OCI cardholders. The conversion process does not require any extra scrutiny or additional documentation except for the requirement of copies of the foreign passport and the existing PIO card. In other words, PIO card to OCI card conversion does not entail the same procedure as followed in issuance of a fresh OCI card to those who never held a PIO card.
Documents to be submitted at the Embassy
· Application form (OCI card in lieu of valid PIO Card form filled online ( https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome), printed and signed)
· New Danish Passport copy/ current valid passport copy
· Two recent colour photos with white background, size 2-inch x 2 inch (51mmx51mm)
· PIO card copy (First and last page)
· Copy of CPR card/Yellow Card/ Sygesikringskort
Documents to be uploaded on the online along with application:
· New Danish Passport copy/ current valid passport copy
· PIO card copy (First and last page)
Note: Original CPR card, PIO card and Danish passport/current valid passport must be shown at the embassy at the time of submission, which will be returned after a cancellation. Applicant (age above 12 years and below 70 years) has to visit the Embassy for Biometrics at the time of submission of application.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. Re-issue of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card:
· OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. A detailed instruction in order to fill online application form and requirement may be accessed at https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome
· OCI cardholder is required to upload a copy of the new passport and a latest photo on the online system under OCI Miscellaneous Services each time a new passport is issued upto 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. The uploading of these documents may be done within three months of receipt of the new passport. The service will be provided on Gratis basis. OCI cardholders will get the acknowledgement that their updated details have been taken on record.
· Foreign Spouse of an Indian Citizen or spouse of foreign origin of an OCI cardholder are required to upload a copy of the new passport and also a latest photo on the online system under OCI Miscellaneous Services each time a new passport is issued along with a declaration on subsisting of marriage, copy of the Indian passport of the Indian spouse or copy of OCI card of the OCI cardholder spouse. The service will be provided on Gratis basis. OCI cardholders will get the acknowledgement that their updated details have been taken on record
2. Photo specifications for OCI:
o The photograph should be in color and of the size of 2 inch x 2 inch (51mmx51mm).
o The background should be a plain white or off-white.
o The photo-print should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality.
o It should have full face, front-view, eyes open.
o Photo should present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Center head with in frame.
o Photo should be taken within the last 3 months to reflect your current appearance.
o There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background.
o Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.
o The expression on the face should look natural and neutral.
o Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible.
3. Benefits to an OCI cardholder:
a) Multiple entry lifelong visa for visiting India for any purpose.
b) OCI Cardholders are required to get Special Permission from concerned authorities to undertake certain activities in India. For this special permission, OCI cardholders can apply at sub-portal under the name ''Apply for Special Permission (Only for OCI cardholders)'' in the online OCI webportal at https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome. These activities include Research work, Missionary work, Mountaineering, Journalism, to undertake internship in any foreign Diplomatic Missions or foreign Government organisations in India or to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India and to visit any place which falls within the Protected/Restricted Area notified by the Government.
c) Exemption from registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) for any length of stay in India.
d) Parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in respect of all facilities available to them in economic, financial and educational fields except in matters relating to the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
e) Treated at par with the Non-Resident Indians in the matter of inter-country adoption of Indian children.
f) Treated at par with resident Indian nationals in the matter of tariffs in air fares in domestic sectors in India.
g) Shall be charged the same entry fee as domestic Indian visitors to visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.
h) Parity with NRIs in respect of :
i. Entry fees to be charged for visiting the national monuments, historical sites and museums in India ;
ii. Pursuing the following professions in India, in pursuance of the provisions contained in the relevant Acts, namely :-
1. Doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists ;
2. Advocates ;
3. Architects ;
4. Chartered Accountants
iii. To appear for the All India Pre-Medical Test or such other tests to make them eligible for admission and eligible for teaching faculty in IITs, NITs, IIMs, IISER, IISc, Central Universities and in the new AIIMS set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
4. Benefits to which OCI cardholder is not entitled to:
Not entitled to vote, be a member of Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council or Parliament, cannot hold Constitutional posts such as President, Vice President, Judge of Supreme Court or High Court, etc.
