Re-issue of OCI CARD:

➡️ When to apply for re-issuance of OCI card:

• a. Issuance of new passport after completing 20 years of age;
• b. Change of personal particulars viz. nationality etc;
• c. Loss/ damage of OCI registration certificate;
• d. Filling of wrong personal particulars while submitting online application viz. name, father's name, date of birth etc.
• e. Change of address/occupation of the OCI cardholder.

➡️ Procedure

Step 1 - Submit Online Application

1. i. Go to the Website : https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome  - Click on Miscellaneous application for reissue of OCI card and upload all the required documents listed below,

2. ii. Fill new application (enter your OCI/PIO card, passport number linked to OCI/PIO card and the date of birth to proceed further),

3. iii. Selection criteria - Change of particulars,

4. iv. Fill part a and part b complete the entire application process and submit the application.  

Step 2 - Book an Appointment

After successful submission of your online application, book an appointment for verification of uploaded documents against originals. The application is finalised only after in-person verification at the HCI, Wellington. Book appointment here:  https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/apt/

Please carry the following to your appointment:

Documents Required

(To be uploaded online and carried in original to the HCI, Wellington for verification)

Please Note: All documents listed below must be uploaded on the OCI Portal at the time of online submission and carried in original to the HCI, Wellington at the time of the appointment. Applications will not be accepted if any requisite document is not uploaded or not produced in original.

1. 1. In case of issuance of new passport: 

   1. i. Physical OCI Card needs to be submitted along with the application,

   2. ii. New passport,

   3. iii. Old passport. If the old passport is not returned by the concerned authorities while issuing new passport, copy of old passport may not be enclosed.

   4. iv. Payment Proof of Fee payment amounting to NZD. 46.00 - Reissue of OCI card 

   5. v. Declaration by the OCI applicant, please click (Link to the form)

   6. vi. Two photographs of size 2 inches X 2 inches with light background, showing full frontal face and shoulders covering 80% of the picture. Photograph should NOT be stapled or signed.

   7. vii. Self-addressed registered courier envelope with tracking facility for returning the new OCI card once it is ready.

1. 2. In case of loss of OCI card: 

   1. i. A copy of the complaint lodged with Police authorities/ foreign police department (in case of theft/loss/ damage of OCI card). The police report must mention the OCI card number.

   2. ii. Copy of the OCI card. If the report is in foreign language, authorized translation is required. If a copy of the OCI card was not taken prior to the loss, it may not be enclosed.

   3. iii. Payment Proof of Fee payment amounting to NZD. 168.00 - Damaged OCI / Lost OCI 

   4. iv. Declaration by the OCI applicant, please click (Link to the form)

   5. v. Two photographs of size 2 inches X 2 inches with light background, showing full frontal face and shoulders covering 80% of the picture. Photograph should NOT be stapled or signed.

   6. vi. Self-addressed registered courier envelope with tracking facility for returning the new OCI card once it is ready.

1. 3. In case of change of personal particulars: 

   1. i. Documents relevant for effecting the requisite changes. Sufficient proof for each requested services like change of name, change of address, occupation etc. is to be furnished. Marriage certificate, if required for adding spouse name.
   2. ii. Address proof - electricity bill or landline phone bill or undertaking letter of concerned person or rent/ lease agreement.
   3. iii. Payment Proof of Fee payment amounting to NZD. 46.00 - Reissue of OCI card 
   4. iv. Declaration by the OCI applicant, please click (Link to the form)
   5. v. Two photographs of size 2 inches X 2 inches with light background, showing full frontal face and shoulders covering 80% of the picture. Photograph should NOT be stapled or signed.
   6. vi. Self-addressed registered courier envelope with tracking facility for returning the new OCI card once it is ready.

   7. vii. Evidence of address of the place of application

      1. 1. a. Electricity Bill/Telephone bill in own/parents/ grandparents/ spouse name.

         2. b. If the above is in any other relative's name, undertaking from the relative stating that the foreigner is residing with him/her.

         3. c. Lease License in case of tenants.

1. 1. Specification guidelines for uploading of documents: The maximum size allowed for a document file is 500 kb. The document file must be in PDF format. (For sake of comparison, an A-4 size page document color scanned at 100 dots per inch resolution will generate a file of about 200-250 kb). Each category of document must be uploaded in a single file.

1. 2. Guidelines for uploading of photo: The image must be in JPEG or JPG format with maximum size of 200 KB. The minimum resolution of the photo must be 360 pixels (width) X 360 pixels (height) and the maximum resolution must be 900 pixels (width) X 900 pixels (height). The file extension should be NAME.JPEG while uploading it.

1. 3. Guidelines for uploading the signatures: The signatures must be in jpeg or jpg format with maximum size of 200 KB. The height and width of the signature photo must have aspect ratio of 3:1. The minimum resolution of the signature photo must be 360 pixels (width) X 120 pixels (height) and the maximum resolution must be 900 pixels (width) X 300 pixels (height).