Step by Step
Instructions & checklist
The completion of the application may take up to
Kindly be ready with Scanned copy of the following items before starting the
Applicant's Photo
The images must be in
jpeg or jpg format
with max size 30kb
Applicant's Signature
The images must be in
jpeg or jpg format
with max size 30kb
Documents
Document-
Upload Section of Online OCI
Registration has 7 categories.
Categories
For Adults [age18 and
above]
Current Passport
Current passport copy and
Citizenship Certificate
Indian Origin
Proof
Copy of cancelled Indian
passport and renunciation
or cancellation certificate
Indian Visa
Previ
ous Indian Visa copy
[If available]
PIO Card
If already a PIO card
holder than copy of PIO
card
Spouse OCI Card
Relationship
Certificate
Marriage
Certificate
Please go to following link to start the application:
for applying
The completion of the application may take up to
Kindly be ready with Scanned copy of the following items before starting the
registration process.
jpeg or jpg format
,
The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
The minimum
dimensions are 360 pixels (width) x 360 pixels (height)
The maximum
dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 900 pixels (height)
jpeg or jpg format
,
The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 3:1
The minimum dimensions are 360 pixel
s (wi
The maximum
dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 300 pixels (height)
"Paint" software
can be used
Upload Section of Online OCI
-
Max file size allowed for a document file is
Please scan the documents in a single file for each category as
mentioned below for uploading.
The document file should be in
PDF format
An A-4 size page document
Colour scanned
inch resolution)
will generate of file of between 200
For Adults [age18 and
For Minors/ New Born
For applicants applying on basis
of Spouse
Current passport copy and
Citizenship Certificate
Current passport copy and
Birth Certificate
Current passport copy
Copy of cancelled Indian
passport and renunciation
or cancellation certificate
Copy of cancelled Indian
passport and renunciation
certificate [If applicable]
ous Indian Visa copy
Previous Indian Visa copy
[If available]
Previous Indian Visa copy [If
available]
If already a PIO card
holder than copy of PIO
If already a PIO card holder
than copy of PIO card
If already a PIO card
copy of PIO card
Copy of Spouse OCI card if
applicable
Copy of parents Indian
passport or OCI card
OCI undertaking for spouse
Copy of parents Marriage
Certificate
Please go to following link to start the application:
http://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome
for applying
Fresh OCI
The completion of the application may take up to
30 minutes
Kindly be ready with Scanned copy of the following items before starting the
The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
dimensions are 360 pixels (width) x 360 pixels (height)
dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 900 pixels (height)
The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 3:1
s (wi
dth) x 120 pixels (height)
dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 300 pixels (height)
can be used
to resize the photos
Max file size allowed for a document file is
500 kb
Please scan the documents in a single file for each category as
PDF format
Colour scanned
at 100 DPI (Dots per
will generate of file of between 200
-250 kb.
For applicants applying on basis
of Spouse
Current passport copy
Previous Indian Visa copy [If
available]
If already a PIO card
holder than
copy of PIO card
Copy of Spouse OCI card if
applicable
OCI undertaking for spouse
http://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome
Please click
here
Please read the instructions for
photo and press OK
Please answer the question and
press enter
Please click here if making
fresh application
If you have the Temporary
number, please put it here to
complete your application
Please choose New Zealand, Wellington
as the mission if applying from New
Press on save and
continue
Please click Yes ONLY if you are
applying on the basis of spouse
As per New Zealand/
foreign passport
As per Indian passport
or Birth Certificate
Please note down your
temporary application id
Please fill in the required
information
Click on NEXT
Please carefully verify the information
Click on Modify if you are required to change any
information otherwise press submit
Please carefully verify the information
Click here to proceed for the photo and
signature as per the requirement
Please upload your photo and
signature here and click on
upload
Select the appropriate file from
your computer
Click upload
The photo and signature uploaded
will be shown here.
Click on uploaded successfully or to
do it again click on upload again.
Please note the file reference
number
Click here to complete part B
Please provide the
name, address and
relationship if you
have any family in
India.
Please click on
submit to go to
next page
Please select the
applicable answers
Please generate your form and a take
print of it
Start uploading the documents by
clicking here
You can open your form
from
here
Select the document you like to
upload and start uploading
Upload the document
by clicking on UPLOAD
button
Please answer the question and
press proceed
Maximum size of document
should be 500KB
Uploaded document
will show here
Select the next
document you would like
to upload here
Press exit once
completed
Click here to
close the
window
CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE GRANT OF OCI CARD
Only completed applications will be accepted for processing. Incomplete applications and application received with
Cancellation / Renunciation application of Indian passport will be returned.
Information and documents all applicants
must supply
The applicants shall submit the application form online and upload all the requisite self attested documents (as
per the OCI checklist published on High Commission's website), photograph and signature. In the case of
minors who cannot sign, left hand thumb impression needs to be uploaded.
A printed and duly signed copy of the application form along with requisite fee, originals/verified copies of the uploaded
documents have to be submitted to High Commission of India, Wellington for prior verification. [Please note: Verified
copies are required only in case original documents are not submitted.]
Online application form fully filled, printed and Part B completed.(typed or written in BLOCK letter)
http://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome
Sample of application form with instruction to complete online OCI form : DOWNLOAD
Application Fees :
NZ$ 405.00 per applicant Minor or Adult.
PIO conversion to OCI (OCI in lieu of valid PIO card) free of charge for those cases where PIO was
issued by High Commission of India, Wellington.
Fee can only be paid by Banker Cheque drawn in favour of “High Commission of India, Wellington”. Cash is
accepted at the counter, if application is submitted in person.
Please note: Personal Cheques, Money Orders, Credit Cards or Bank Transfers are NOT accepted. You
can combine the cheque for multiple OCI applications.
Original New Zealand
/
Foreign
Passport
with minimum of 6 months validity
.
(Photocopies are also accepted. However, the original passport will be required at the time of issue of OCI. It is
applicant’s responsibility to send original Passport for stamping when the OCI documents arrive from Delhi which can be
confirmed by checking the Status online at: http://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury )
New Zealand/Foreign Citizenship certificate copy
Photocopy of Birth Certificate
-
attested by JP (in case of applicant born in India and/or never held Indian Passport.)
** Not compulsory for applicant who held Indian passport.
One photograph
pasted on the form
Self
-
addressed prepaid courier
envelope to return your passport.
The applicant should use the courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking
numbers (for return courier as well) with them. The High Commission of India will not accept any responsibility in case
the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Do NOT send the application via ordinary post.
Copy of Renunciation Certificate OR Surrender Certificate
Original Cancelled Indian Passport or Copy of first and last page of Cancelled Indian Passport.
(If your Indian passport is not cancelled or you have not yet Renounced Indian Citizenship then please apply for
Cancellation/Renunciation and obtain Surrender certificate / Renunciation Certificate before applying for OCI. For
procedure please go to Cancellation of Indian Passport page. OCI application received with Cancellation or
Renunciation application will be returned without service with a request to apply for Cancellation/ Renunciation.)
Below listed documents are not required if providing cancelled Indian passport / copy of cancelled Indian passport /
surrender certificate / renunciation certificate or applying for OCI on the parent’s eligibility. If you ever held Indian
passport and now unable to locate it then first three documents are compulsory.
1. Travel summery (If travelled on Indian passport to New Zealand) from Immigration New Zealand
2. Copy of Indian passport
3. Copy of police report regarding lost of Indian passport
Please provide photocopy of as many documents as possible, attested by Justice of Peace (JP) to prove your Indian
origin/descent. (Minimum 3 documents from the list below or any other relevant document)
Indian Domicile certificate from competent authorities (District Magistrate, Sub Divisional Magistrate,
Executive Magistrate, etc.).
Indian passport or OCI of parents/grandparents and evidence of relationship as parent/grandparent, if
their Indian origin is claimed as basis for grant of OCI.
Indian Birth certificate
Indian Educational certificate (Submission of more than one educational certificates will be considered
as one proof only)
Indian Marriage certificate
Indian Ration Card
Indian Government Employment records
Indian Voters Identity card
Agricultural land Documents
In
addition to above the following documents required
for Minor Applicants
:
In case of minors both
parents passport copies
(first, last and present New Zealand visa page)
a copy of their marriage certificate (Attested by JP). Both parents must sign the declaration part on the application
form.
Parents of minor children of Indian origin must submit a copy of their
cancelled Indian passport
or OCI
(wherever
applicable) (Attested by JP)
Copy of Birth Certificate ( Attested by JP )
Persons of Indian origin who previously held Indian passports are required to submit copy of cancelled Indian passport
copy/ Copy of surrender certificate. (Attested by JP).
In addition to above following documents are required from the applicant applying for OCI on the
basis of Spouse being Indian Citizen, OCI holder or eligible for OCI:
[Please note: The applicant’s marriage must be registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than
two years immediately preceding the presentation of the application. In all such cases OCI will be granted after
approval from the competent authorities hence the processing time mentioned above will not be applicable.]
Photocopy of marriage certificate (Attested by JP)
** If married outside of India, the marriage certificate must be attested by Indian Embassy / Mission of the concern
country.
OCI Undertaking (
OCI form No. 2 in forms section
) (Attested by JP)
Proof of Indian origin of spouse (OCI/OCI card issued to spouse) or if the spouse is holding Indian passport,
his/her
passport copy which must include the name of the applicant as spouse. (Attested by JP)
Additional documents required for conversion of PIO in to OCI
:
Original PIO card in case of conversion of PIO card to OCI along with eligibility proof.
Attested copy of marriage certificate if PIO card was granted on spouse base.
In case both parents are Indian National please provide copy of parent’s Indian passport with current visa.
( Attested by JP )
Copy of Birth Certificate ( Attested by J
P )
In case of PIO card was granted on spouse base, submit duly attested
OCI Undertaking (
DOWNLOAD
)
Acknowledgement:
OCI Applications received with complete documentations will be acknowledged within 10-12 working days. For
Acknowledgement please use your Registration number NZLW_ _ _ _ _ _15 & Passport No. at:
http://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury
Processing Time:
Processing time will be 35-40 working days from the date of Acknowledgement.
Your application may take longer if it is submitted without all required documentations.
Spouse based OCI applications are referred to MHA in India hence no timeframe is given to process such
applications.
All applicants are advised to make their firm bookings/travel plans only after issue of OCI as there is NO urgent
service available for OCI application.
PLEASE NOTE: This time frame is indicative only, process may take longer so we strictly advise NOT to book ticket
before getting OCI Card.
Name and phone number for communication about this application.
Name:_____________________ Phone No.___________________ Email: ___________________________________
Declaration
I have read and completed the checklist and included all the required documents. I understand that during the process of my
application I may be asked to submit more documents and may be asked to appear for personal interview.
(Name and Signature of the applicant)
All applications should be sent to the following address:
OCI SECTION
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
180 Molesworth Street, PO Box : 4045
Wellington.