Type of Document

A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children and spouse of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.

Benefits

OCIs are entitled to a multi-purpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country. They have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.

How to Apply

1. i) Fill up the form online https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/. 

2. All the applicants seeking OCI services may visit the link for details.

3. ii)Take a printout of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list for documentation)

4. iii) Book an appointment (link)

5. iv) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope 

6. v)  Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid  self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague.

7. Important Note: Please ensure that all necessary documents/photograph with specified dimensions mentioned on OCI website are duly uploaded. 

Processing Time

Usual processing time is 3 months. Please refrain from making enquiries during this period. The applicant may apply for an E-visa for emergency travel.

Fees

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Delivery

Processed document will be dispatched via the prepaid courier provided by the application. Counter collection at the Embassy will not be entertained.