OCI: Your Gateway to India

India doesn’t recognise dual citizenship. However, it offers a valuable alternative for people of Indian origin: the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.

Benefits of an OCI Card:

• Lifelong visa for multiple entries to India
• Exemption from police registration during stays in India
• Parity with Non-Resident Indians in various economic, financial, and educational fields

OCI for Children

If you’re applying for an OCI card for your child (under 18), you’ll need the following documents:

• Notarised photocopy of the child’s birth certificate: This should be attested by a notary public. For foreign-issued birth certificates, attestation by the relevant Indian embassy or consulate is also required.
• Notarised photocopies of both parents’ passports
• Signed OCI application form by both parents
• Proof of Indian origin for at least one parent
• Notarised copy of parenting orders (if applicable)

Important Note: Each child requires a separate application and set of documents.

Need Notarial Services?

As a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney, we can assist with notarizing the necessary documents for your child’s OCI application, including:

• Passports
• Australian birth certificates
• Indian birth certificates (for VFS/Indian Consulate purposes)
• Parenting orders

By ensuring your documents are properly notarized, you can streamline the OCI application process for your child.