Apply OCI from Indian Embassy Jakarta

by Diya Ayu

OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) CARD:

Eligibility Criteria:

A foreign national, who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his/her children and grandchildren, is eligible for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children 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 to OCI:

• Multiple-entry, multi-purpose life-long visa to visit India;
• Exemption from reporting to Police authorities for any length of stay in India;
• Parity with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties;
• A person registered as OCI is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she is registered as OCI for five years and has been residing in India for one year out of the five years before making the application;
• Any other benefits to OCI which may be notified by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) under Section 7B(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Benefits to which OCI is not entitled: 

• The OCI card holder is not entitled to vote;
• Cannot be a member of Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council or Parliament;
• He/she cannot hold constitutional posts such as President, Vice President, Judge of Supreme Court or High Court etc;
• Cannot normally hold employment in the Government.

Application Form and Procedure:

Detailed instructions are given at www.mha.nic.in/ociwhich should be carefully read before applying. For new registration please click on “online registration”.

Completed applications along with all the enclosures can be submitted in person at the Embassy counter, or someone can be authorized to submit your application.

After grant of OCI registration, a Registration Certificate in the form of a booklet will be issued and a multiple entry, multi-purpose life-long OCI 'U' visa sticker will be pasted on the foreign passport of the applicant.

Vide circular No. 26011/06/2015-OCI dated 29th January, 2015 of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, all immigration authorities in India will not insist on production of the foreign passport containing the 'U' Visa Sticker in the case of OCI Cardholders while they enter/exit India and the immigration clearance will be granted based on production of the 'OCI CARD ONLY'.

Documents required at the time of submission at the Embassy:

1. Print-out of the on-line application form.
2. Current passport Original and copy of first page and page with address. (After verification original passport will be returned to applicant at the same time).
3. Two Photographs (51mmx51mm with 80% coverage of face) detailed specification can be seen at useful links at http://passport.gov.in/oci
4. Surrender Certificate:  Indian passports must be surrendered by foreign nationals at the Embassy to obtain the surrender certificate which may be submitted in original along with a copy of the same while applying for the OCI card.  After verifying the facts the original surrender certificate will be returned to the applicants. 
5. For a person born abroad and applying on the basis of their parents/grand parents’ Indian origin - A copy of birth certificate/marriage certificate along with the Indian origin proof of their parents/grandparents must be furnished by the applicants to prove their link with them.
6. Non-Indonesian passport holder should give residential Permit (KITAS) of Indonesia and such cases require more processing time.

Note: All original documents should be kept ready for verification at the time of submission of application.

Fees:

S.No.	Service	Fees in Indonesian Rupiah
1.	OCI Card (new)	3,200,000
2.	Issue of Duplicate OCI Card in case of Loss/Damage of OCI	1,164,000
3.	PIO to OCI	290,000
4.	PIO to OCI Card for Minor	1,687,000

PIO to OCI:

The applicants desire to apply for Endorsement/Miscellaneous Services for PIO Cards viz. change of name, change of address, change of passport etc. have to apply for new OCI card.

OCI applications can be made in India:

Any applicant who would like to apply in India may click link “addresses in India” at website www.mha.nic.in/oci.

Source:

http://www.indianembassyjakarta.com/index.php/2013-05-20-10-03-10/pio-and-oci-card

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Documents Processing Fee in Indian Embassy Jakarta - UPDATED

by Diya Ayu

UPDATED per March 2015

1. NOC for Indonesian Citizenship:

1. Indian Passport Original And Copy.
2. Kitas / Kitab.
3. Requesting Letter To Indonesian Immigration (Copy).
4. Photo 4x4 Cm One Copy.
5. Self-Affidavit From The Concern Person.
6. Miscellaneous form to be filled.

Fees : IDR 318,000

2. Surrender Letter (Renunciation of Indian Citizenship):

1. Indian Passport Original And Copy.
2. Kitas / Kitab Copy.
3. Letter From Indonesian Immigration.
4. Photo 4x4 Cm One Copy.
5. Renunciation Prescribed Form.
6. Miscellaneous form to be filled.

Fees: IDR 1,590,000

3. Birth Certificate based on Passport:

1. Indian Passport Original And Copy.
2. Kitas / Kitab Original And Copy.
3. Photo 4x4 Cm One Copy.
4. Self-Affidavit From The Concerned Person.
5. Miscellaneous form to be filled.

Fees : IDR 318,000

4. NOC Marriage (In Case of Marriage of  Indian to Indonesian National):

1. Both Passports Original And Copy.
2. Photo 4x4 Cm One Copy Each.
3. Fill The Affidavit  In Prescribed Form From The Indian Mission By Both.
4. Singlehood  Letter (Indian Passport Holder) From The Concerned Government (To provide original sworn affidavit from the parents of the applicant about singlehood and their no objection to the marriage stamped from district office in India.

After  marriage,  the couple need to register their marriage with  the registrar of  marriage in  india.  The name of the spouse will be endorsed in the passport with copy of  marriage certificate (original oequired for verification)

Fees : IDR 318,000

Addition of Spouse Name : Both Passports Original and Copy

1. Marriage Certificate (Original & Copy)
2. Miscellaneous Form
3. Passport & Kitas Of Both  (Original & Copy)

Please Note: The Passport Is Official Document which should contain present marital status of the individual. In case one is applying for  birth registration of child or for child’s passport, The applicant should first get his spouse name endorsed in the passport with marriage certificate, without which the service will not be provided.

Fees : IDR 127,000

6. NOC Regarding Issue of Passport from India in R/O Minor : (In Case One Of The Parent Residing At India Applies For Child’s Passport)

1. Passport & Kitas (Original & Copy)Of The Applicant.
2. Marriage Certificate.
3. Birth Certificate Of The Child.
4. Prescribed Form To Fill Up For The Parent In Indonesia.

Fees : IDR 318,000

7. Indian Passport for Newly Born Baby (One of the Spouse is other Nationality):

1. Marriage Certificate.
2. Both Parents Passport Origianal And Copy.
3. One Of The Parent’s Kitas/Kitab.
4. Baby’s Birth Certificate From The Hospital As Well As From The Local Government.
5. Baby’s Photo 4x4 Cm  Four Copies With The White Background With Contrast Dress.
6. Self-Affidavit From The Parents Certifying That They Don’t Apply For Any Other Passport Beside The Indian Passport And Signed By The Parents.
7. Do The Online Registration Then Submit To Indian Mission www.passport.gov.in/nri/

(The Application For New Born Child Should Be Made Within Six Months Of Birth)

Fees : IDR 635,000

8. Attestation:

1. Original Document And Copy.
2. Original Passport And Copy.
3. Original Kitas And Copy.
4. The Concerned Person Has To Be Present In Indian Embassy And Sign The Document In Front Of The Officer Specially In Case Of  Power Of Attorney.
5. Rp. 127000/- For Attestation Per Document
6. Rp. 318000/- For Power Of Attorney
7. To Fill Up Miscellaneous Form Available At The Embassy
8. For Attestation Of The Documents From Indonesia Should Be Attested  Or Stamped First From Foreign Affairs (KEMLU) Then Immigration. Document In Bahasa Indonesia Should Be Supported With The Official Transl Ation.

9. Police Clearance:

1. Police Record From Local Government.
2. Passport (Original & Copy).
3. Kitas  (Original & Copy).
4. To Fill Up Miscellaneous Form.
5. Photo 4x4 One Copy.

Fees : IDR 318,000

10. Death Certificate:

1. Passport For Cancellation(Original & Copy).
2. Kitas  (Original & Copy).
3. To Fill Up Miscellaneous Form And Death Notification Form
4. Death Certificate From Local Authorities (Hospital Or Crematarium)

Fees : Gratis

11. For Carrying Ashes to India:

1. Death Certificate Copy.
2. Applicant ‘S Passport (Copy And Original).
3. Miscellaneous Form.

Fees : Gratis

12. NRI Certificate in R/O of the child for the parents working in Indonesia:

1. Sponsor Letter From The Company Certifying How Long He/She Has Been Working.
2. The Child Birth Certificate  Or Passport Copy.
3. Marriage Certificate.
4. Parent’s Passport Copy.
5. Affidavit From The  Parent Who Is Working In Indonesia.

Fee: Rp 318,000

13. Certificate of Identity.

Fees : IRD 635,000

14. Emergency Certificate

An Emergency Certificate (one-way travel document), which authorizes an Indian citizen to enter India, is issued to individuals who have lost their passports or their passports have been stolen or damaged and to whom new passports cannot be issued without approval from India. This document is issued primarily with the objective of ensuring the applicant's return to India in an emergency. Applicants should fill in online application form as prescribed for the issue of a new passport and come for a personal interview

Documents to be attached:

• Original Air Ticket
• Letter from Jail in case imprisonment for overstay / immigration for deportation.

Fees : IDR 190,000

For consular services fee in Bali click HERE

Sources:

http://www.indianembassyjakarta.com/index.php/other-services

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India Tourist Visa On Arrival - UPDATED

by Diya Ayu

This visa on arrival scheme has been replaced by an online Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, effective from November 27, 2014.  The system is being implemented in phases and has initially been made available to citizens of 43 countries, including the 12 countries previously eligible for a tourist visa on arrival. 

Who is Eligible for an ETA and Tourist Visa on Arrival?

In the first phase, passport holders of the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kingdom of Tongo, Laos, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Papua & New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Korea (i.e. South Korea), Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Nauru, Republic of Palau, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam and Vanuatu. 

However, do note that if your parents or grandparents were born in or lived in Pakistan, you will be ineligible to get an ETA even if you're a citizen of the above countries. You will have to apply for a normal tourist visa.

What is the Procedure for Obtaining an ETA?

Applications must be made online at this website, no less than five days and no more than 30 days before the date of travel.

As well as entering you travel details, you will need to upload a photograph of yourself with a white background that meets the specifications listed on the website, and the photo page of your passport that shows your personal details. Your passport will need to be valid for at least six months.

Following this, pay the fee online with your debit or credit card. You will receive an Application ID and the ETA will be sent to you via email within three to five days. The status of your application can be checked here.

The ETA will remain valid for 30 days from the date of approval.

You will need to carry a copy of the ETA with you when traveling to India and present it at the immigration counter at the airport. An immigration officer will stamp your passport with your tourist visa on arrival for entry into India.

You should have a return ticket and enough money to spend during your stay in India.

How Much Does it Cost?

US $60. The fee must be paid at least four days before your expected date of travel. It is non-refundable.

How Long is the Visa Valid For?

It's a single entry visa that's valid for 30 days, from the time of entry. The visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

Which Indian Airports Accept ETAs?

Your ETA will be valid for entry at the following nine airports: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Trivandrum.

How Often Can You Get an ETA and Visa on Arrival?

Twice in a calendar year.

Need Help with Your Application?

Call +91-11-24300666 or email indiatvoa@gov.in

Instructions for Tourist Visa on Arrival (Enabled by ETA)

1. Applicants of the eligible countries may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 30 days. Example : If you are applying on 1st Sept then applicant can select arrival date from 5th Sept to 4th Oct.

2. Recent front facing photograph with white background and photo page of Passport containing personal details like name,date of birth, nationality , expiry date etc. to be uploaded by the applicant. The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded document and photograph are not clear and as per specification.

3. Tourist visa on arrival (TVoA) fee is US$ 60/- per passenger excluding interchange charge for credit/debit cards.The fee must be paid 4 days before the expected date of travel filled by you otherwise application will not be processed.

4. TVoA fee once submitted is non refundable.

5. Applicant should carry a copy of ETA along with him/her at the time of travel.

6. Biometric details of the applicant will be mandatorily captured at Immigration on arrival in India.

7. The validity of visa will be 30 days from the date of arrival in India.

8. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is valid for entry through 9 designated Airports i.e. Bengaluru,Chennai,Cochin,Delhi ,Goa, Hyderabad,Kolkata,Mumbai & Trivandrum .

9. This facility is in addition to the existing Visa services.

10. Tourist Visa On Arrival (TVoA) is allowed for a maximum of two visits in a calendar year.

11. Tourist Visa On Arrival (TVoA) once issued on arrival is Only single entry , non-extendable , non-convertible & not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas.

12. Applicants can track the status of their application online by clicking visa status.

13. Please be careful while making payment of the TVoA fee. If the number of unsuccessful attempts is more than three (03), then the application id would be blocked and the applicant would be required to apply afresh by filling the application form again and regenerating a new application id.

14. Nationals of Yellow Fever affected countries must carry YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. Please visit our Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare latest guidelines regarding yellow fever countries here.

15. For any assistance call 24 x 7 Visa support center at +91-11-24300666 or send email to indiatvoa@gov.in

The documents required for Tourist Visa On Arrival are :

1. Scanned First Page of Passport.

i.        Format -PDF

           Size : Minimum 10 KB ,Maximum 300 KB

    

    The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

1. Format – JPEG

2. Size

     i. Minimum 10 KB

    ii. Maximum 1 MB

3. The height and width of the Photo must be equal.

4. Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open.

5. Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.

6. Background should be plain light colored or white background.

7.  No shadows on the face or on the background.

8.  Without borders.

Where To Apply

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/info1.jsp

Sources:

http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/qt/Indian-Tourist-Visa-On-Arrival.htm

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

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Latest Information About Indonesia Visa On-line

by Diya Ayu

Welcome to the Visa online service of the Republic of Indonesia. On this site there are two kinds of online services, there are Visa and Visa Approval

ATTENTION

Due to the transfer of visa online application from the old application to the new application, we informed that:

1. For your convenience, please register to get Sponsor (Service Bureau) ID on www.imigrasi.go.id and choose menu LAYANAN VISA ONLINE (BARU) ;
2. Make sure you go through all the steps and then you will get your Sponsor (Service Bureau) ID;
3. VISA ONLINE (NEW) application will starts on March 1, 2015 , and the old application will be closed on the same time.
4. Only applicants who has an ID that able to apply for visa approval;
5. Make sure to apply for your ID from now, the process of getting the ID requires a few days because it includes the inspection process to verify your existence;
6. Example : In case Sponsor PT. A is given a mandate from Sponsor PT. B to bring Mr./Mrs. C from China as guest - they both (PT. A and PT. B) must have their own ID and register their company's documents on VISA ONLINE (NEW) application;
7. For further questions please come at the Information Counters Sub Directorate Visa, Directorate General of Immigration, H.R. Rasuna Said X6 Kav. 8 or email us at visa@imigrasi.go.id

sources:

http://visa.imigrasi.go.id/pravnp-web/xmlhttp/homenew/homenew.jspx

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How to Apply for OCI - Step by Step Guide

by Diya Ayu

How to apply for OCI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_nationality_law

The Overseas Citizen of India application is in two parts, Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’. Part ‘A’ MUST be filled on-line by the applicant

To start your online application:

1. On the Internet Logon to: https://passport.gov.in/oci/

    (Sometimes your Internet browser may say that website you are trying to access does not have security certificate, you can download the certificate or you have the choice to accept the same and go ahead to get to the OCI form.)

2. Select whether you are applying as an individual or family*

• When you select the on-line registration form as “Family” option, the family on-line registration form will appear.
• OCI Passport *Family Group option should be opted if only one of the parents is applying along with one/two minor children or husband & wife are applying otherwise you have to always opt an individual option. If there are more members in the family or children are not minor then their applications should be filed as individuals

3. Fill in the required information on the form. (Print a copy for your records)

4. Click the Submit button.

    In case of errors, a message will prompt you to fill in the required information. You can correct the information as required, review it for accuracy and submit the form again.

5. After you submit the form and there are no errors. A copy of the Part A will be displayed along with an online Registration Number. Print out this form.

6. Once you submit the application you will be able to download part B of the application form and print it out.

7. Print out both Forms A and B

8. Fill in the information required in Form B. This information can be hand-written in legible capital letters or typed. When filling Form B, if additional space is required, you can use additional sheets of paper.

9. Supporting documents are required to process your OCI application. Collect all the required documents and make copies of them. A list of documents required is given at the end of this chapter and is also printed at the end of Form ‘B’

10.Once you have completed Part A and B and collected all the required documents, they should be sent to the appropriate office where you are applying. This would be the Indian consulate office serving your area of residence if you are applying from abroad. The same one you selected on your online form under 'Place of submission'Application has to be submitted in duplicate for each applicant.

Documents Required with OCI Application 

1. Proof of present citizenship

2. Evidence of self or parents or grandparents,

•Being eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of Commencement of the Constitution; or

•Belonging to a territory that became a part of India after 15th August, 1947; or

•Being a citizen of India on or after 26th January, 1950

  These could be:

  •Copy of the passport: or

  •Copy of the domicile certificate issued by the Competent Authority; or

  •Evidence of relationship as parent/grandparent, if their Indian Origin is claimed as basis for grant of OCI.*

  •Any other proof that is acceptable to the authorities as proof of them being of Indian origin**.

*If parents’/grand parents’ origin is being claimed as basis for grant of OCI, the following documents are required:

 •Those who are claiming OCI card on the basis of parent’s Indian origin, their birth certificate showing their parents name is required. If you are claiming Indian origin based on your grandparents origin, then you have to submit your birth certificate as well as your parents’ birth certificate showing the parents’ names clearly so that it establishes the relation with your parents and grandparents.

 •Copy of their Indian passport, or

 •Copy of their domicile certificate issue by the competent authority; or any other documentary evidence like a notarized copy of school certificate, land ownership certificate by which eligibility can be logically established. Whether to accept the proof submitted or not would depend on the Consular Officer.

**Acceptable documents under “Any other proof” for evidence of self or parents or grandparents being eligible for grant of an OCI?When it comes to accepting other types of proof as supporting documents, the final decision to accept any type of documentary proof would rest with the consular officers. Some such documents may be:

 •Documentary evidence like a school certificate.

 •Land ownership records in India.

 •Birth certificate.

 •Any other type of documentation whereby eligibility may be reasonably ascertained to the satisfaction of the consulate officer dealing with your application.

Surrender Certificate Required

Former Indian Nationals, who apply for OCI, are also required to provide a ‘Surrender Certificate’ to show they Renounced their Indian Citizenship when they acquired foreign citizenship.

Photographs

One of the reasons for delay of processing OCI applications is the rejection of the photographs that are sent in by applicants as they do not meet the acceptable format set by the authorities. Care should be taken that the photographs you are sending meet the required guidelines.

Mail in OCI Application

Mail your form and documents by Registered Mail or Speed Post. Sending by Courier is discouraged by the authorities. As rules and regulations do change from time to time, read instructions on your form before mailing out your documentation. Form ‘B’ provides a complete list of documentation required to support your application.Make sure all documentation is included so as to avoid unnecessary delay to process your application.

Sources:

http://nriinformation.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_nationality_law

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What is OCI

by Diya Ayu

An Overseas Citizen of India is a lifetime visa status. It is the closest thing to dual citizenship that India offers.

Who can be an OCI?

(This list was expanded as of 9 January 2015)

1. A person who used to be an Indian citizen
2. A person with at least one parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who is/was an Indian citizen
3. A person married to an Indian citizen or an existing OCI for at least two continuous years

The following groups of people can not have OCI status:

• Anyone who was ever a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh
• Anyone whose parents or grandparents were citizens of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, or Sri Lanka
• Anyone who served in a foreign military or worked in a foreign defense department

What are the benefits of being an OCI?

• Lifelong multiple entry visa to India
• You never have to report to the FRRO regardless of the length of your stay
• You can eventually become a citizen of India if you remain an OCI for 5 years and live in India for at least 1 year (short breaks are now allowed)
• You can use special counters during immigration
• You don’t need a student visa to study in India
• You don’t need an employment visa to get a job
• You can open a special bank account in India, just like an NRI
• You can make investments in India
• You can buy non-farm property and exercise property ownership rights
• Your can use your OCI card to apply for a driver’s license, open a bank account, or get a PAN card
• You get the same economic, financial, and education benefits as NRIs (e.g. reserved admission quotas), and you can adopt children like an NRI
• You pay the Indian resident fee when visiting a national parks, monuments, museums or wildlife sanctuary (of course it is ultimately up to the discretion of the man issuing tickets)

What are the drawbacks?

• You may not purchase agricultural land or farm houses
• You may not vote
• You may not hold a government job
• You may not be elected to a political position
• You may not travel to restricted areas without permission

How do you become an OCI?

You can apply through the Indian embassy in your country of residence or within India at the local FRRO.

Here is a sample of documentation you will need (see your local consulate for a specific list):

• Proof of present citizenship
• Proof of former Indian citizenship (for you or your relative)
• Proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship (if applicable)
• Proof of relationship to an Indian citizen

The entire process can take several months in some cases. Fees vary from nationality to nationality. If you apply in India, the fee is Rs. 15,000 for an adult or Rs. 8,000 for a minor. You can convert a PIO card to an OCI card if you qualify, and the fees are very nominal.

You can start the process by going to http://passport.gov.in/oci/.

Read 

How to Apply for OCI - Step by Step Guide

Sources:

http://learningindia.in

http://www.immihelp.com

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Person of Indian Origin Card (PIO) UPDATED

• This is to inform that vide Gazette Notification No.26011/01/2014IC.I dated 09 January 2015; all PIO cards issued till 09 January 2015 are deemed to be OCI cards.
• PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn vide Gazette Notification No.25024/9/2014F.I dated 09 January 2015.
• Henceforth, applicants may apply for an OCI card ONLY, as the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence.
• In case the PIO card holder has a new passport then he / she can travel to India on their new passport with the valid PIO card and old passport endorsed on the PIO card.
• Applicants are advised to apply for OCI cards only.

Please click here to see official Gazette Notification.

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