CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE GRANT OF OCI CARD
Only completed applications will be accepted for processing. Incomplete applications and application received with
Cancellation / Renunciation application of Indian passport will be returned.
Information and documents all applicants
The applicants shall submit the application form online and upload all the requisite self attested documents (as
per the OCI checklist published on High Commission's website), photograph and signature. In the case of
minors who cannot sign, left hand thumb impression needs to be uploaded.
A printed and duly signed copy of the application form along with requisite fee, originals/verified copies of the uploaded
documents have to be submitted to High Commission of India, Wellington for prior verification. [Please note: Verified
copies are required only in case original documents are not submitted.]
Online application form fully filled, printed and Part B completed.(typed or written in BLOCK letter)
http://passport.gov.in/oci/welcome
Sample of application form with instruction to complete online OCI form : DOWNLOAD
NZ$ 405.00 per applicant Minor or Adult.
PIO conversion to OCI (OCI in lieu of valid PIO card) free of charge for those cases where PIO was
issued by High Commission of India, Wellington.
Fee can only be paid by Banker Cheque drawn in favour of “High Commission of India, Wellington”. Cash is
accepted at the counter, if application is submitted in person.
Please note: Personal Cheques, Money Orders, Credit Cards or Bank Transfers are NOT accepted. You
can combine the cheque for multiple OCI applications.
with minimum of 6 months validity
(Photocopies are also accepted. However, the original passport will be required at the time of issue of OCI. It is
applicant’s responsibility to send original Passport for stamping when the OCI documents arrive from Delhi which can be
confirmed by checking the Status online at: http://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury )
New Zealand/Foreign Citizenship certificate copy
Photocopy of Birth Certificate
attested by JP (in case of applicant born in India and/or never held Indian Passport.)
** Not compulsory for applicant who held Indian passport.
addressed prepaid courier
envelope to return your passport.
The applicant should use the courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking
numbers (for return courier as well) with them. The High Commission of India will not accept any responsibility in case
the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Do NOT send the application via ordinary post.
Copy of Renunciation Certificate OR Surrender Certificate
Original Cancelled Indian Passport or Copy of first and last page of Cancelled Indian Passport.
(If your Indian passport is not cancelled or you have not yet Renounced Indian Citizenship then please apply for
Cancellation/Renunciation and obtain Surrender certificate / Renunciation Certificate before applying for OCI. For
procedure please go to Cancellation of Indian Passport page. OCI application received with Cancellation or
Renunciation application will be returned without service with a request to apply for Cancellation/ Renunciation.)