This video describes step by step process of applying for an Overseas Citizen of India card for former Indian citizens living abroad. This is a great initiative by the Government of India to help people of Indian origin living outside of India. DONT CLICK THIS:

***** PLEASE READ THIS**** which I have replaced with music. At Min 29:46 to 30:03 I said send your original US/foreign Passport which is not needed anymore, A self-attested copy of your US/Foreign passport should suffice. Apologies for that. *****

The full video is broken down with important breakpoints:

0:45 – Who all are eligible, who can apply, and why
2:53 Before you start New OCI Registration
3:40 Prerequisites for digital photograph, signatures & PDF copies of all documents
5:32 Begin application form fill for Part A
13:14 Upload signature and photograph
14:30 Proceed with Part B
16:50 Upload your documents pdf copies
22:00 After Registration Process
23:00 Go to VFS site to make payment for OCI application
26:10 Going over document checklist for a physical application packet
30:35 Send your packet to the Embassy of India

Steps to Apply:
Step 1: What is OCI:
VFS OCI Page:
Check Eligibility for New OCI:

Step 2: Begin Part A:
Then complete Part B on GOI website

Step 3: Make payment on VFS site: VFS Profile & Payment:

Step 4: Ship and Submit Physical application to VFS Center

Checklist for New OCI:

Other VFS related process:
Indian Passport Renewal VFS Process:
Renunciation of Indian Citizenship:
Applying for Global Entry:

Please reach out if you have any questions.

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