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In case of submission of OCI applications of minors, both parents need to be present along with the child at the Embassy of India and with all necessary documents to support the application

Documents required to be submitted at the time of OCI application:

  1. Application Form: 

To fill up on-line registration form please visit MHA website. Part A has to be filled up online for each applicant of the family and Part B is common to all applicants of the family up to a maximum of four. Separate applications required for any other additional members. After submission of Part A online, a copy of Part A with an online registration number will be printed along with Part B of application form. Details in Part B can be typed or hand written in BLOCK LETTERS. In case the space provided is not sufficient, additional sheets may be used for providing requisite details. No column is to be left unanswered. 

Full signature in the box should be provided in case of adults and thumb impression (left hand thumb for male and right hand thumb for female) or signature in case of minor (Under 18 years).

The applicant and the spouse/parents on the basis of whose Indian nationality/Indian origin the OCI card is being applied for, have to be present for a short interview and verification of documents at the time of submission of application form.

1A.  If Polish or other nationality has been acquired through naturalization, the following documents have to be submitted in person at the Embassy:-

  • Printout of Online application form filled at MHA website https://ociservices.gov.in/ . 
  • Two photographs with a white background (Click here for photo specification) (one attached to the application and additional one).
  • Apostilled Naturalization Certificate for acquiring Polish Nationality both original and self-attested photocopy.  If the certificate is in any other language, then Sworn English translation is also required.  If nationality of of any other country country is obtained, Apostilled Naturalization Certificate for acquiring Nationality of the that country.
  • Self-attested copy of Polish passport and original.  If the applicant possess passport of any other country, then along with passport copy, valid Polish TRC with its photocopy is also required.
  • Cancelled Indian Passport along with Surrender Certificate issued by Embassy/High Commission of India.
  • Polish Address proof (e.g. zaswiadczenie o zameldowaniu stalym lub tymczasowym). In case of minor, address proof document in the name of either parent is acceptable.
    If the applicant is minor (below 18 years), apostilled birth certificate and its self attested photocopy is required.  Copy of passport of both parents are also required.  Both parents and the applicant must be present in the embassy at the time of documents submission.
  • Undertaking (Download).
Please note: All the original documents are required for verification.  Photocopies of all documents are required to be self-attested by applicant and (both parents, in case of minor).  If the information/spelling in the application form are found incorrect, applicant will be required to fill-up a new online application form.

1B.  If Polish or other nationality has been acquired by birth (children of Indian passport/OCI holder) the following documents have to be submitted in person at the Embassy

  • Printout of Online application form filled at MHA website https://ociservices.gov.in/ . 
  • Two photographs with a white background (Click here for photo specification) (one attached to the application and additional one).
  • Self-attested copy of Polish passport and original.  If you possess passport of any other country, then along with passport copy, you need to provide valid Polish TRC with photocopy.
  • Original apostilled Birth Certificate in original and self-attested photocopy.  If the birth certificate is not multi-lingual, Sworn English translation of birth certificate is required alongwith its photocopy.
  • In case of minor (age below 18 years) applicant, original apostilled marriage certificate of parents with English translation and its copy.
  • Polish Address proof (e.g. zaswiadczenie o zameldowaniu stalym lub tymczasowym).  In case of minor, address proof document in the name of either parent is acceptable.
  • Passport copy of both parents alongwith original (for minor applicants - age below 18 years).
  • Copy of passport of Indian parent and/or copy of OCI of parent(s) with original, whichever applicable.
Please note: All the original documents are required for verification.   Photocopies of all documents are required to be self-attested by applicant and (both parents, in case of minor). If the information/spelling in the application form are found incorrect, applicant will be required to fill-up a new online application form.

1C.  OCI card application for spouse, the following documents have to be submitted in person at the Embassy:

  • Printout of Online application form filled at MHA website https://ociservices.gov.in/ . 
  • Two photographs with a white background (Click here for photo specification) (one attached to the application and additional one).
  • Self-attested copy of Polish passport and original.  If you possess passport of any other country, then along with passport copy, you need to provide valid Polish TRC with photocopy.
  • Original apostilled Marriage Certificate in original and self-attested photocopy.  If the marriage certificate is not multi-lingual, Sworn English translation of marriage certificate is required alongwith photocopy.
  • Polish Address proof (e.g. zaswiadczenie o zameldowaniu stalym lub tymczasowym).  In case of minor, document in the name of either parent is acceptable. 
  • Copy of passport of spouse with original.  If spouse is OCI card holder, copy of OCI card with original is also required.
  • Spouse Consent Form (Download).  
Please note: All the original documents are required for verification.  Photocopies of all documents are required to be self-attested by applicant. If the information/spelling in the application form are found incorrect, applicant will be required to fill-up a new online application form.

The processing time of application is around 7-8 weeks. Applicants are required to check their status of the application on MHA website

  1. Fees for OCI services:

    OCI Service

    OCI Fee

    Fresh OCI issuance (both adults and minors)

    1054 PLN

    OCI Miscellaneous Service (changing the OCI once reaching 18 years old, changing of the appearance)

    96 PLN

    OCI Card Loss/Damage

    383 PLN

    Conversion from PIO to OCI

    Gratis


    There will be additional payment of PLN 12 as ICWF charges for all OCI/PIO services, as per instructions of the Government of India.