The Overseas
Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme which was introduced in December
2005 has been further liberalized. Application forms and more
information on the OCI Scheme can be downloaded from:-
The completed application form must be submitted in duplicate along
with enclosures to the Embassy of India, Khartoum. Besides
affixing photograph on the application forms, the applicant must
submit two additional passport size photographs. Fees: SDG 648/-
Photograph to be
affixed on the Passport and OCI Card application should be of square
shape of size more than 40mm or 4cm (with 80% coverage by face). It
should have light color background (not white) without border with
front view of person’s head and shoulders showing the full face in
the middle of the photograph. It should not be stapled and should
not have any signature. Photographs that do not conform these
standards will be rejected and may cause a delay in processing the
applications.
Concealment
of any material fact or false representation etc. will lead to
cancellation
of registration as Overseas Citizen of India.
1.
This service can be availed for re-issuance/issuance of
duplicate OCI documents in the following category of cases:-
(i)
In case of issuance of new passport [each time a new passport is issued
up to the completion of 20 years of age and once after
completing 50 years of age]. Re-issuance of OCI registration
certificate and visa is not mandatory, each time a new passport is
issued between 21-50 years of age. However, if the applicant wishes
to avail this service, he/she can apply for the same.
(ii)
In case of change/ filling of wrong of personal particulars
viz. nationality, father’s name, date of birth etc.
(iii)
In case of loss/damage of OCI registration certificate/visa.
(iv)
In case of change of address/occupation, no hard copy of the
application is required to be submitted and therefore, new OCI
documents shall not be issued. Upon submission of online
application, the data shall be captured and new address/occupation
shall be printed which may be kept in the OCI registration
certificate booklet for record purpose. Accordingly, the issue of
Enclosures and payment of fee does not arise.
2.
After Online submission, the Application Form with Reference number along with the instructions for filling
application form shall be printed. The applicant has to sign the
application form, paste the photograph and append his signature in
the box provided and submit
to the Embassy of India, Khartoum
one copy of the application form along with the relevant enclosures
and fee as mentioned below. Each applicant shall submit separate
application form.
3.(a)ENCLOSURES:-
(i) In case of issuance of new passport, copy of U-visa
pasted on the old passport, copy of registration certificate and a
copy of new passport also to be enclosed.
(ii) In case of change of personal particulars(due to
change by the applicant or wrong filling of particulars), copy of
U-visa pasted on the old passport, copy of registration certificate
and a copy of the document (s) relevant for affecting the requisite
changes viz. Nationality Certificate in case of change of
nationality etc to be enclosed.
(iii)
In case of loss of OCI Registration Certificate and/or Visa,
copy of the complaint lodged with Police authorities and copy of
U-visa and registration certificate to be enclosed.
(b)
FEES
(i)
SDG 52 for re-issuance of OCI documents in case of issuance of new
passport, change of personal particulars, wrong filing of
particulars.
(ii) SDG
203 for issuance of duplicate OCI documents in case of loss/damage.
4.
Photograph to be affixed on the Passport and OCI Card application
should be of square shape of size more than 40mm or 4cm (with 80%
coverage by face). It should have light color background (not
white) without border with front view of person’s head and shoulders
showing the full face in the middle of the photograph. It should not
be stapled and should not have any signature. Photographs that do
not conform these standards will be rejected and may cause a delay
in processing the applications.
5.
Concealment of any material fact or false representation etc. will
lead to cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India.
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