Procedure for Normal OCI Application

1. Log on to https://ociservices.gov.in

2. Select the type of service required

3. Complete the application online (Part A and Part B)

4. Upload documents (self-attested), photograph, [not less than 51x51 mm with 80% coverage of face, light colour background (not white), without border, front view, minimum dimensions are 200 x 200 pixels and maximum dimensions are 900 pixels x 900 pixels] and signature [in case of minors who cannot sign, left-hand thumb impression is required]. Photograph and signature must be in JPEG/JPG format with max size 200 KB.

5. After final submission of application online (after completing PART A and PART B), the applicant may submit the OCI application in PDF format to the Embassy by email to oci.berlin@mea.gov.in. The Embassy will examine the OCI application on the OCI portal and inform the applicant regarding deficiency, if any, in the application by email/telephone. Do mention your contact number in the email.

6. After all required documents are uploaded on the OCI portal, the applicant will be asked to appear personally at the Embassy wherever necessary for verification of the original documents already uploaded, interview, capturing of biometrics and depositing OCI fee (cash only, if not paid earlier through bank transfer).  

7. In the case of foreign spouse application, the date and time of interview/appointment would be conveyed to the applicant by the Embassy.

Documents to be uploaded/submitted

A Complete check list of required documents for the different OCI services is attached. (OCI Check List).The supporting documents should be uploaded on the portal before submitting the application at the Embassy. (Please Choose any of the available options from the dropdown if the uploading document type is not available), if any of the supporting documents are not upload, the application will be rejected. Embassy may request further documents when necessary to support the claim for OCI card from case to case.

(Please note that if the documents are in a foreign language, translation in English language by an authorized translator would be required. Documents issued in Germany require to be first attested by the District Court (landgerischt) concerned and thereafter attested by the Embassy before uploading on the online portal.)

In cases where applicant was holding Indian passport and has obtained foreign nationality

Cancelled/Surrendered Indian Passport with Certificate of Renunciation of Indian citizenship is mandatory of the issue of OCI card.For further information on applying for Renunciation of Indian Citzenship/Surrender Certificate, please click here.

In cases where OCI is being sought on basis of parents/grandparents/great grandparents being Indian citizens or foreigners of Indian origin

Birth Certificate mentioning names of both parents is mandatory. (Attested as mentioned above)

In  case of minors, marriage certificate of parents. If parents are divorced, court order of dissolution of marriage, which specifically mentions that the legal custody of the child is with the parent who is applying for the OCI card. If the court order is in any foreign language, translation in English by an authorized translator is to be enclosed.

In cases of foreigner spouse of a citizen of India/OCI Cardholder whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than 2 years immediately preceding the presentation of the application

Registered Marriage Certificate, if marriage solemnized in India. If marriage is solemnized in foreign country, the certificate should be attested by the local Indian Mission. If the certificate is issued in Germany, it should be first attested by the District Court (landgerischt) concerned and thereafter attested by the Embassy.

Procedure for miscellaneous services

• Applicants should log on to https://ociservices.gov.inand select OCI Miscellaneous Services
• Applications under OCI Miscellaneous services should be submitted along with documents, photograph [not less than 51x51 mm with 80% coverage of face, light colour background (not white), without border, front view, minimum dimensions are 200 x 200 pixels and maximum dimensions are 900 pixels x 900 pixels] and signature [in case of minors who cannot sign, left hand thumb impression is required]. Photograph and signature must be in JPEG/JPG format with max size 200 KB. The original of the supporting documents are required to be submitted to the Embassy for verification. No hard copy of the application need be submitted.
• 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:

1. In case issuance of new Passport Details (each time a new passport is issued up to 20years of age and once after completing 50 years of age.
2. In case change in address/occupation/contact details.

Documents to be uploaded

In case of re-issuance of OCI card after attaining the age of 20 years (with FEE)

Copy each of (i) OCI card, (b) newly issued foreign passport, (c) Address Proof (Meldebescheinigung)

In case of re-issuance of OCI Card for foreign origin spouse on acquiring new passport (No FEE)

Copy each of OCI Card, old passport and new passport of applicant.

Copy of Indian spouse’s current passport and OCI card and declaration by both the applicant and the Indian or Indian origin spouse that the marriage is still subsisting.

In case of change of personal particulars

Proof for each requested service like change of name, change of address and occupation will need to be uploaded on the OCI portal.

In case of theft/loss of OCI Card

(i) Copy of the complaint lodged with police authorities. If the report is in foreign language, authorized translation is required.

(ii) Copy of lost OCI card.

In case of loss/damage of OCI document, applicant would be called to the Embassy for personal interview.

The grant or otherwise of the service(s) sought will ordinarily be decided in one month from the date of acknowledgment of the application on the online system. Fee will not be refunded if the requisite service(s) is/are not granted. The new OCI card will be issued only after cancellation of the old OCI card.

For details of Payment click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on OCI services (here)