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OnlinePassportPhoto.com is pleased to announce the OCI Passport Service for applicants of "Overseas Citizenship of India". We know how difficult it is to get nonstandard size photos taken in the USA so we are very pleased to announce the availability to get OCI photos delivered directly to your home.
Please note that different consulates in USA have slightly different instructions for OCI passport photos, and they are subjective too, like face should not be too big or too small-- but we will reprint your photos free if your photos get rejected. (Not sure which Indian Consulate you should be applying to? Click here to find your consulate).
Consulate OCI Photo Requirement San Francisco consulate of India Qty: 2 photos
2x2 inch photos with white or off white backgroundHouston Consulate Qty 4, Size 35 x 35 mm photos with light colored background (non-white) Chicago Consulate Qty: 5 photos
35 x 35 mm photos with light colored background (non-white)New York Consulate 35 x 35 mm photos with light colored background (non-white) Indian Embassy, Washington DC Qty: 2 photos
2 inches x 2 inches color photos.
Close-up of head and top of shoulders with face filling up 70% to 80% of the photo
(See note below* )OCI Cell, Ministry of Home Affairs Not less than 51x51 (with 80% coverage by face)....light colored background (not white)...
OCI Photo size requirement from the Master source- Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India
Photograph to be affixed on the application should be of square shape of size not less than 51*51mm (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. Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause a delay in processing the applications.
*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OCI APPLICANTS: 51x51 is the same as US Passport photo size however photos taken at your local Costco, Walgreens or CVS probably will not work for most consulates as NIC above requires ***NOT WHITE*** background and 80% coverage by face in the photo. Most US Passport photos printed at local stores (Costco, Walgreens, Kinkos, CVS, Walmart etc) typically have 25%-35% face coverage with mostly white background
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How OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) Passport Photos work?
Step 1: Verify your photo and upload it
Make sure the photo you send us meets following requirements:
Full UPPER HALF BODY view with all facial features clearly visible. Background: If applying to San Francisco Consulate office, please use white or light colored background. For all other consulates, use uniform colored (non-white) background (If such uniform background is not available, please use wall or bedsheet as background). Face should neither be too bright nor too dark If wearing spectacles – reflection of light from the glasses should not be visible. No visible shadow on the face or background. Do not wear white/ light colored shirt as it blends with light background. Light reflection from hair should not be visible. Click here to upload your photo to our server.
Step 2: Place your order
Click below to make your payment ($6.95 for 6/8 OCI passport photos).
Important Note: For 2x2 inch photos, we will provide 6 copies and for 35x35mm, we will provide 8 copiesGoogle Checkout: Select correct value from the drop-down first and then click on BUY NOW button below:
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Step 3:
Refer to your application form and let us know what size of photo is required by the Consulate of India office where you are going to submit your application. It should be 35mmx35mm or 2 in X 2 in size. Then click here to let us know what size you are ordering. You can also include in the message address of your local Walgreens store if you want to pick photos there usually within 24 hours at NO extra charge to you.
Additional Detail about OCI Photo Requirements:
If you are in the USA, the Internet, and the Web-site of your consulate itself can confuse you. As an example, on the San Francisco consulate website itself, on one page, they ask applicants to submit 3 photos and on others they ask you to submit 2 copies with their OCI application! (We confirmmed over phone with them that they need only 2 copies.) Regarding 'OCI Photo size' and 'OCI Photo Background', every Consulate of India in the USA has its own guidelines!! San Francisco requires 2 x2 size photos with white or off-white background even though the photo sample on their website is having colored background!!!
Embassy of India, Washington DC also seems to require 2x2 photos. Not sure if they want white or colored background. (If you know this, please let us know for the benefit of other fellow Indians in the USA)All other Indian Consulates in the USA seem to require three (3) color photographs 35 mm x 35 mm size (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm), taken against a light background (Not white).
Do not send photographs (i) with side views and (ii) digital photographs printed at home will not be accepted. (Let OnlinePassportPhotos.com take your troubles. As we fulfill several OCI photo orders daily, we know more about OCI photos than most others. Let us take care of your OCI photo needs.)
This is a sample from Indian Consulate, Chicago, USA
The photographs must:
Show full front view of the persons head and shoulders showing the full face center in the middle of the photograph.
Photographs should measure 3.5cm x 3.5cm without border
Have a light color background (Not white)
The photographs for OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) must:
Show full front view of the person's head and shoulders showing the full face center in the middle of the photograph.
For Consulate General of India Chicago, Photographs should measure 3.5cm x 3.5cm without border
Have a light color background (Not white)Sample OCI photos (good and bad):
Good Photo as per Indian Consulate of Chicago:
Compare it to good samples given by Indian Consulate at New York:
For latest info on passport photo requirement for OCI applications in the USA, please click this link of Overseas Citizenship of India page
Other useful links:
http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/ICAO-Photo.pdf
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OCI Photo requirements from various Indian Consulates in the USA
(Not sure which Indian Consulate you should be applying to? Click here to find your consulate.)Consulate General of India, New York, USA
- For each of the two applications, an original 35mm X 35mm size color photo (light color background, not white background), without border with front view of person's head and shoulders showing the full face in the middle of the photograph is required
- Background color and dress color should not be the same (it should be different color)
- If applicant is wearing glasses, please make sure that there is no glare on the glasses or take the picture without glasses
- Photograph should be front view with shoulders visible
- Photographs should be bright (please note the color of skin and brightness of the photo are different)
- Photograph should not be stapled and should not have any signatures (no signature on photo). http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/ICAO-Photo.pdf
Consulate General of India, Chicago:
http://chicago.indianconsulate.com/Dual%20Citizenship.htm#Photographs
A total of five photographs, 3.5 cms X 3.5 cm each, are required for each application. One each to be pasted (not stapled) on application forms (original and duplicate) and remaining three to be attached as additional photographs. Please ensure to attach these additional photographs with the first copy of respective application(s) and not in a bunch with the application of first applicant when applying as a group of family.
The specimen and specifications are given below: Sign within box
- Photograph should measure 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm without border
- Full frontal view with all facial features clearly visible.
- Face should be in the center of the photograph
- Face area should not be big or small as compared to the photo.
- Top of the head should not be too close to the upper border.
- Face should neither be too bright nor too dark
- If wearing spectacles – reflection of light from the glasses should not be visible.
- Facial features should be clearly visible.
- No visible shadow on the face or background.
- Do not wear white/ light colored shirt as it blends with light background.
- Light reflection from hair should not be visible.
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Following is taken from San Francisco Consulate:
Jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, San Francisco are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. To apply at this Consulate Office, you must reside in one of the above States. If your State is not mentioned, please click here
8. What are the documents required for obtaining OCI status?
The following documents shall be enclosed with each application:
- Two copies of Part A and Part B
- Two - (2" X 2") - size photographs
- Face should be in the center.
- Face area should not be big or small as compared to the photo.
- Top of the head should not be cut.
- The face should not be too bright – should not have too much light falling on the face.
- There should not be too much color on the face.
- Clarity of the image should be there.
- If wearing glasses or spectacles, glare/ light should not be falling on the glasses.
- Facial features should be clearly visible.
- No shadow should be falling on the face.
- No shadow should be falling at the background.
- Do not wear any white/ light colored shirt as it blends with light background.
- Light should not be reflecting on the hair.
Consulate General or India, Houston, Texas
OCI Photographs:
Four recently taken and identical colour photographs with light background of 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm size. The photographs should show the front view of full face and should be in civil dress. Polaroid photographs, poor quality photographs and photographs taken in uniform or with dark glasses will be rejected. Two photographs should be pasted on the application form(original and duplicate) and two stapled with the applicationFollowing is taken from Embassy of India, Washington DC:
e) Photographs- · You must also paste Two PHOTOGRAPHS of 2 inches x 2 inches IN COLOR FOR EACH APPLICANT on the space provided on the PART A. DO NOT STAPLE the photographs. Attach third photograph in an envelope with name written on the back of photograph. [Photograph should be sufficiently bright color with frontal view of full face against a light background.]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme from
Consulate General of India San Francisco
1. Who is eligible to apply?
Any foreign national,
- who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947, and;
- his/her children and grand children, and;
- provided his/her country of citizenship allows dual
- citizenship in some form or other under the local laws,
- 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.
2. Who was eligible to become Citizen of India on 26.01.1950?
Any person who or either of whose parents or any of whose grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 (as originally enacted), and who was ordinarily residing in any country outside India was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950.
3. Which territories became part of India after 15.08.1947 and from what date?
The territories, which became part of India after 15.08.1947 are:
(i) Sikkim from 26.04.1975
(ii) Pondicherry from 16.08.1962
(iii) Dadra & Nagar Haveli from 11.08.1961
(iv) Goa, Daman and Diu from 20.12.1961
4. Can the spouse of the eligible person apply for OCI?
Yes, if he/she is eligible in his/her own
5. Who is a Minor?
A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered
minor.6. Are minor children whose both parents are Indian citizens eligible for OCI?
No.
7. Can children of parents, wherein one of the parents is eligible for OCI?, apply for OCI?
Yes.
8. What are the documents required for obtaining OCI status?
The following documents shall be enclosed with each application:
- Two copies of Part A and Part B
- Two - (2" X 2") - size photographs
- Current US/ foreign Passport in original
- Two self-attested photocopies of the first and last pages of the current US/ foreign passport for determining present citizenship of applicant (s)
- Two photocopies of the birth certificate of US/foreign born children. This should be attested by either of the parent.
- Last Indian Passport held in original
- Two self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages of the Indian passport.
In the event, the Indian passport is not available, we require the following:
- Copy of domicile certificate, or any photo ID issued by the Government of India or of a State of India such as: Voter ID, or
- Copy of Indian Birth Certificate, and
- Copy of Indian Educational certificates, and
- Copy of Naturalization certificate issued by the country of current nationality of the applicant, and
- Affidavit
- PIO card in original, if applicable
- Two self attested copies of PIO card, if applicable
- Proof of fee payment US$ 275/- for each applicant (US$ 25 for each PIO card holder)
- A Self Addressed Stamped (Postage Prepaid $16.50) USPS Express Mail Envelop for Returning Documents.
9. How many copies of application have to be submitted?
Two copies each of the application and supporting documents have to be submitted.
10. Whether applicant(s) have to go in person to submit the application (s)?
No. Application (s) are received by mail. There is no provision for personal appearance.
11. Do the applicant (s) have to take oath before the Counsel of the Indian Mission/Post?
No.
12. Where to submit the application?
If under the jurisdiction of San Francisco Consulate, submit your application to-
OCI Cell,
Consulate General of India
540 Arguello Boulevard,
San Francisco, CA 94118Otherwise, if the applicant is in India, to the FRRO Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkota or Amritsar or to CHIO, Chennai or to the Under Secretary, Citizenship section, Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Jaisalmer House, 26, Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110011.
13. What are the consequences of furnishing wrong information or suppressing material information?
All the applications are subject to pre or post-enquiry. If after enquiry, an adverse record is discovered against the applicant or that OCI status was obtained by providing false information or by suppressing/concealing material information was suppressed, the registration as OCI already granted shall be canceled immediately by an order under section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955. In addition, the person/s will be debarred from visiting India in the future.
14. What is the fee for application for registration as OCI?
US$ 275/- (two hundred and seventy five only) by postal money order
For PIO Card holder $ 25 (twenty five) only
15. What is the time taken for registration as OCI?
We expect to receive them in about 21 business days from the time of applications. If any adverse information is available against the applicant, the decision to grant or otherwise may take longer.
16. If the registration as OCI is not granted, what amount will be refunded?
An amount of $ 250/- shall be refunded, if registration is refused. $ 25 is the processing fees, which is non-refundable.
17. Can a PIO cardholder apply?
Yes, provided he/she is otherwise eligible for grant of OCI.
18. Will the PIO card be honored till the time they are valid even after acquisition of OCI?
No. The PIO card will have to be surrendered to the Consulate concerned for granting OCI registration certificate and visa.
19. What will be issued after registration as OCI?
An OCI card and a multiple entry, multi-purpose lifelong visa.
20. Will a separate OCI passport be issued?
No.
21. Will a duplicate certificate of registration as OCI be issued?
Yes. For this purpose, an application has to be made to the Indian Mission/Post with a police report for evidence of loss of certificate. In case of mutilated/damaged certificate an application has to be made enclosing the same. The applications in both the cases have to be made to the same Indian Mission/ Post which issued the certificate along with payment of fee of $ 100/- .
22. Will a new OCI visa sticker be issued on the new foreign passport after the expiry of the old passport?
Yes. On payment of requisite fee, a new visa will be issued. Please follow OCI Miscellaneous Services instructions. As the OCI Visa is lifelong, the holder can continue to carry the old passport in which the visa sticker was affixed and the with new passport for visiting India without seeking a new visa.
23. Will the applicant lose his citizenship after registering as OCI?
No. As only citizens of those countries that allow dual citizenship under the local laws in some form or the other are eligible for applying for registration as OCI, losing of foreign citizenship does not arise.
24. Can a person holding OCI travel to protected area/restricted area without permission?
No. He/she will be required to seek Protected Area Permit (PAP)/ Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for such visits.
25. Would the Indian civil/criminal laws be applicable to persons registered as OCI?
Yes. For the period, the OCI status holder is living in India.
26. Can a person registered as OCI be granted Indian citizenship?
Yes. As per the provisions of section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person who is registered as OCI, remains an OCI for 5 years and is residing in India for 1 year out of the above 5 years, is eligible to apply for Indian Citizenship.
27. Will OCI be granted gratis to certain categories of people?
No.
28. Can OCI be granted to foreign nationals who are not eligible for OCI, but married to persons who are eligible for OCI?
No.
29. Will foreign-born children of PIOs be eligible to become OCI?
Yes, provided one of the parents is eligible to become OCI.
30. What are the benefits of OCI?
Following benefits will be allowed to OCI:
(a) Multi-purpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa for visiting India.
(b) Exemption from registration with local police authority for any length of stay in India.
(c) Parity with NRIs in respect of economic, financial and education fields, except
in matters relating to the acquisition of agricultural/plantation properties.
31. Will any other benefit be granted to OCI?
Any other benefits to OCI will be notified by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) under Section 7B(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
32. Whether the OCI is entitled to voting rights?
No.
33. Whether the OCI is entitled to hold a constitutional post in India?
No.
33. Whether the OCI is entitled to hold Government posts in India?
No, except for the posts specified by an order by the Central Government.
34. If a person is already holding more than one nationality, can he / she apply for OCI?
Yes, as long as the local laws of at least one of the countries allow dual citizenship in some form or other.
35. What are the advantages of OCI when compared to PIO cardholders?
(i) OCI is entitled to a life long visa for visiting India, while for a PIO cardholder, it is for 15 years.
(ii) PIO cardholder is required to register with local Police authority for stay exceeding 180 days in India on any single visit whereas OCI is exempted from registration with Police authority for any length of stay in India.
36. Whether nationals of Commonwealth countries are eligible for OCI?
Yes, if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
37. Can a person renounce OCI?Yes. He/she has to declare intention of renunciation to the Indian Mission/Post where OCI registration was granted. After receipt of the declaration, the Indian Mission/Post shall issue an acknowledgment.
38. Can OCI card holders seek employment?
OCI card holders can seek employment in all spheres except - mountaineering, missionary and research work and other work requiring PAP / RAP.
OCI card holders are allowed to work in the private sector.
However, as far as practice in professions, i.e. working as doctors, dentist, nurses, pharmacists, chartered accountant, architects, advocates, etc. are concerned; it is permissible only as per provision contained in relevant Acts. For the present, MCI and DCI Acts don't allow foreign nationals to practice in India. The other Acts prescribes reciprocal facility..
39. Does OCI Card holder need to get an employment visa, registration with FRRO
The OCI card does away completely with the need for an employment visa, registration with FRRO, etc. applicable to other foreign nationals.
40. Does an OCI card holder need to leave India, in case of change of employer or in case he chooses to leave the job, for which he initially came to India?
An OCI card holder need not leave India, in case of change of employer or in case he chooses to leave the job, for which he initially came to India.
You may also like to visit http://www.mha.nic.in/oci/oci-main.htm (Ministry of Home Affairs website).
If further clarification is required please e-mail the consulate at oci@cgisf.org
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