OCI for Foreign born minor step by step
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- 🌍 Namaste, everyone! Today's video is a comprehensive guide on applying for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status for foreign-born minors. 🇮🇳✈️ In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll walk you through the entire application process, share common mistakes to avoid, ensure correctness of your application and documents, and guide you on asking the right questions to service providers to save money and secure refunds.
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Great video!
Should the Online upload documents be attested as well ?
Loving all your content. Very very useful. Thanks and please keep making more.
No need to attest online upload
Your video are so informative. I applied my baby's passport according to ur passport video and I received the passport today. Thank you so much. Now I'm applying OCI for my child but I have a question that when we have to submit the online documents, do we have to self attest the documents while uploading online?
What is birth certificate and long form photocopy I know birth certificate but what is long form ? Thanks
Hi long form is the one which gets collected when you apply for Canada passport or submit for any official purpose and it is not returned. It’s a form with parents name and is not returned when you submit. Hope this helps
In the Declaration page(page#3) of the application form, should we affix thumb impression of the minor in the applicant and then both the parents sign the section where it says application for minor child.?
Thank you Sir. It did help to compete the process.
Thank you. Do share this in known Indian group as many are making mistake and then watching the video
Yes sure
Baby came in India with evisa … Now baby is in India. Can we apply oci for our baby from India
Great Detailed Video,
If parents are Canadian with OCI and baby is Canada Born, what do we upload.?
Also can we apply OCI for baby from India as well?
Hello Sir,
Couple of questions
1. The checklist mentions Babys Canadian Passport to be sent both original and copy . But as per video only copy is required while sending by post . Could you clarify if original is not required to be sent while sending by purolator.
2. Which thumb impression to be taken for baby girl?
For OCI don’t sent original passport if sending by post. If going in person carry the original but make sure to get it back
For the baby girl thumb impressions please call BLs for latest and also if you could update here
For baby girl its right hand side thumb print
Hi Gopi, what changes and documents do we need to keep in mind if both parent are OCI holders and Canadian citizens through naturalization. Thanks!
Hi Rushabh, in application for child roots to India will be parents. Parents Canadian/foreign Passport copy will have to be enclosed with old Indian Passport copies of both parents. Also please call BLS once to avoid any surprise.
Do the uploaded docs need to be attested? And if yes, do both parents attest child docs or thumb impressions from child?
Thanks for this video. I am in Brampton, so in the checklist under BLS center location, would i put Brampton or Toronto?
CGI will be Toronto and BLS centre will be Brampton
@8:30 - Question: My wife and I are Canadian citizens but were born in India. That nationality would be Canada, right? Also, in the "Relation with the root Indian", can I keep it as a "father" being a Canadian citizen?
Hi yes relationship with roots to India “father” is correct ✅ even though you are now citizen of Canada. And in your case you will mention Canada as citizenship. Thank you
Hi, this video is really helpful.
One concern regarding minor OCI application,
what documents has to be upload if one of the parent is with ongoing citizenship process.
Say, one of the parent has citizenship certificate and canadian pp. Pending to surrender Indian pp
Hi till the time you don’t have citizenship ceremony done you are still Indian citizen. If citizenship process is done then you mention the updated passport. To avoid any confusion about documents I would suggest call to BLS once
I am submitting documents. I am stuck. Where to submit our work permit? No option is showing for this. Kindly guide.
Hi at 17:34 do you see sr. no 3 India visa, please upload your work permit here. Or do you mean this option does not exist now?
Hey Gopi, few more questions please, can one parent go and submit the minors application in-person or the whole family has to go? Also, if I’m going alone, does my spouse need to joint attest all the shared documents like marriage certificate and Babies birth certificate and long form, or it’s not necessary. Hope you can shed some light. Thanks 😊
Hi, one parent can do the submission in case of baby. Both of you jointly sign documents where both your name is mentioned for eg marriage certificate. Also call BlS once to be on safer side and avoid any surprises.
I M APPLYING FOR MY KIDS AS I'M THE INDIAN ORIGIN ,STILL I HV TO UPLOAD MY HUSBANDS PR AND LANDING PAPER OR JUST MY COPR IS ENOUGH . THANKS
Hi, great video. I have a question; on my son's passport, the place of issue shows "Vaughan Can", which is exactly what I entered into the application. Once the final document was generated, it appeared as "Vaughan Can, Canada". Do you think I should re-submit? Thanks in advance
Hi get it changed. If someone has logic this should be good. Unfortunately you will deal with people who will point mistakes at drop of hat
Thank you so much for detailed process. question .. I am applying for my 15 year old daughter. she acquired citizenship in 2023 along with both of us. what should i mention in "relationship with root Indian"? please advise
In her case since she was Indian citizen she will fill self.
Hello Sir, for online documents upload, where to upload work permits of parents as we are not PR yet.
Place where I mentioned COPR and PR replace that with Work Permit. Also please call BLS once to be on safe side
I have received the OCI card for my son. Thank you so much for your help. Much appreciated😍
Thank you 🙏 I am glad you had no issues
Thank you. Your video is very helpful. For address proof, will my husband’s driving license be sufficient? I don’t have my driving license yet.
Hi Nihal I don’t remember if both parents address proof was sent. I think I only sent details of one parent only. Can you please call BLS once to check this part to be on safe side. If they insist for address (which I guess won’t be the case) just get Ontario ID proof made through service Ontario. I guess post speaking to BLS you might not need it. Also can you please keep me updated after you speak. Thank you
What if both the parents are canadian citizens - then the question for relation with the root Indian - what should we select - Grand Father?
Hi if parents were never Indian citizens then yes Grandfather to be selected . If parents acquired citizenship then one of the parents
Hi.. if parent is a naturalised Canadian citizen should I still select as India for father or mother nationality ? Under applicant family details .
Can you share link for baby safe ink pad?
Hi I used black food colouring agent which I got from dollarama(cake icing) take few photocopies of the application signature section and take thumb impressions and let it dry. Send the one which you think is best. For babies who are 2-3 months will not have developed fingerprint impressions. Don’t worry it worked for us.
Once you get OCI celebrate by making cake with the colouring agent
Hello sir
I wanted to ask you that if the parents have acquired ghe canadian nationality, on who’s basis I can apply oci for my minor daughter who’s canada born.
In your case since you have Indian nationality, you chose father in drop down menu.
Thanks in advance
Roots to India will still be Father or Mother. Choose anyone from the drop down
Hi for minor,do we need to upload thumb impression of the infant? My baby is only 1 months old
Hi, yes it is required, don't worry about thumb impression. Challenge will be getting baby photo as neck is not steady yet.
Hi, What documents to submit if one of the parent has got Canadian citizenship before baby's birth and has OCI.
Very informative👍 What are the documents needed to upload for OCI in lieu of PIO registration for minor born on USA.
Hi the documentation would be the same. I would suggest calling VFS once in US to know so that you are not in for any surprise
Your video is really helpful but how to self attest OCI minor documents ?
As a parents, you both can just sign the photocopies
Thank you for the video. About the documents to upload online, which document to upload for “Indian Visa”?
What is your status? If PR please upload PR card and CoPR
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal What if parents are Canadian Citizens?
What documents to upload if both parents are canadian citizens and oci holder?
Thanks so much
Thank you
There is no section to upload "landing paper or copr of parents" in the upload section, neither it is on the consulate of India's website. Can you please confirm?
Yes my question is also same
Hi if you are PR/ work permit please upload your document in India visa section and send copies to BLS. Also please call BLS once as they keep
changing requirements.
In Case i am on ICT work Permit (closed permit), should i submit my work permit copy or visa stamping page of the passport
For upload have both in single pdf document to make it easy for the evaluator
Do we require long form? Is that Mandatory? I have only Birth certificate for my daughter which has got the parents name on it
Hi can you call BLS once as they are the one accepting the documents
Hi, Is it possible an infant apply OCI card and travel on e- tourist visa to India later receive OCI by sending as courier and can he stay in India continuously or need a re -entry again?
Not sure if this is possible. Can you call the service provider. Also can you keep me informed if you get an answer please?
Can we apply for OCI card for my us born minor when Kid is India.
Hi you will have to Initiate from outside of India
for IT people, should i select professional or private service for profession. ?
You can choose private service. This should be good
Hi, thanks for the video, while filling in the form, i missed the section where it said relatives in India, and i have left that blank, would i need to start a new application?
Hi better you fill application with family details. It doesn’t make a big difference however since you have not yet sent documents just get a fresh application done if you don’t get to edit the application
Is signature required on checklist form for minor oci?
Yes any one of you can put in place - signature of applicant
Hi , i have one question we acquire canadian citizenship before our child born what we mention in nationality of mother and father ??
as i follow your vedio i saw you mention in your vedio indian. boy you were canadian citizens too
Hi in your child’s case parents will be Canadian citizen and roots to India will be parents. When I did application for our daughter we were Indian citizen
For parents who are now foreign national - Passport copy of parents are required to be enclosed, with old Indian Passport copies of parents. Please call BLS to avoid any surprises
Where should I upload documents for the proof of address like driving license?
Hi.. Do uploaded documents need to be attested or just need when go BLS centre?
Attest the photocopies
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginalthank you for reply
My husband and I are on open work permit. We don’t have pr or cope. Will this work for our baby?
Yes submit work permit. All is 👍 good. Call BLS once to double check the document part to avoid any surprises
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thanks a lot.😊
for previous nationality I did the same as you mentioned 'CANADA NA', the application has been returned! make sure not to fill the 'previous nationality section'
Hi looks like BLS has made changes. I showed exactly what I filled and did get OCI without issue. Did you do walk-in or courier. I believe that makes a difference. Those who did walk-in recently have mentioned this especially after change in BLS fee which was earlier $7.40 which is now $1.7
I will try to update this part if possible
Hi, thanks for the video it’s very helpful. I have a question regarding submitting the PR card and COPR. My wife does have a PR card but I have a Canadian passport so what should we do for our 2-month-old baby? Thank you
In your wife’s case it will be CoPR and PR card. In your case Canadian passport and if you have OCI too. Baby will get OCI based on mother being Indian. Also call BLS once before you send documents that way you have added layer of check
Also do share it known Indian group. Many are watching these videos after making mistakes
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i don't have OCI yet. I am also applying with our son.
Right now I am on spouse open work permit and applied for work permit extension, can I proceed with my minor OCI or have to wait till Work permit arrived?
Hi Dushyant by logic they should give OCI to child as child is born outside and parents are Indian however I suggest call BLS once to get this clarified and avoid surprise
Hi, What is the photo specification requirements of parents in NOC form? Thanks
Don’t worry about the specifications it is just for record purposes. Just send any you have
Thanks@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal I called BLS customer care, they mentioned any photo size is fine but photo should not be older than 6 months. Its only physical copy needed rite?
Yes only physical copy. As long as photo shows you and features have not significantly changed old photo is no issues since this is for record keeping only. Please go with BLS recommendations for peace of mind
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thanks.
adress prof documents are of child or parents state ID would be fine
Parents address proof
Can't I submit the documents in person in BLS and pay ther3 using my bank card?
For BLS service maybe but for consulate demand draft is required
Hello sir thanks for your help!
My only question is under which column shld i upload our pr card?
India visa section. Also please call BLS to check the latest. You don’t want to be surprised with any new requirements
Hi, I was going through online upload documents, but I don’t see any specific section in upload menu over website for pr cards and COPR?
Do we need both PR card and CopR?
India visa section. Both required
Hi thanks for the info . My child was born in india . Now we are applying for OCI. So in section we have to select by naturalization right??.
Hi was child Indian citizen after birth? If yes then it will be naturalization
In the previous nationality I didn’t mention anything specific, will that be a problem? Should I submit new application?
Hi Nimisha I am not sure what you are referring to. Can you timestamp please or even better. Just follow the latest video on OCI for minor I have made
Hello Gopi. For the professional detail of applicant in adult application (Checklist section " i" ) we give Letter from employer but in Case of Minor Application for the professional detail of the applicant what needs to given ? Does letter required from.parent regarding applicant or. Not required anything?.
Hi Divyesh it has been sometime since I made video. If I have not mentioned in video you need not fill. For minor they shouldn’t be asking this detail
Mistake in the video.
If you have new born in Canada, please don't put previous nationality as Canada. Put NA at that place otherwise your application will be sent back like me.
Hi Navneet you are the first to bring this to notice. Thank you for letting me know. I will double check from my end too. This should not be cause of rejection.
Hey my daughter is Canadian born but we are on visitor visa can we apply for oci for the child. She is 3 months old
Yes for sure
But some people said we cannot apply as we are on visitor status
@@Prabhvlogs. sir baby is born in Canada. You have a legal status as visitor in Canada and you are Indian. Go ahead and apply you will get it. Tell those people to chill. Speak to BLS and ask them what documents is needed. If you don't get any response write to Consulate. How will baby stay in Canada if parents move back to India? Hope you have address to show in Canada even if it is temporary. A call to BLS will help. Keep me updated please
Thanks i will let u know
Do we need to send any original documents
No originals. Only physical photo as original. All others self attested photocopy
what should we do if the address is printed differently in the parents address proof?
Best to call BLS. Logically format change should not be a problem
I uploaded all the documents. Next step is directly going to bls centre with all documents and demand draft right? I am confused about pick up and drop service. If I go walk in, I should not do pick up and drop off. Is it correct?
Hi you can walk-in to BLS centre however depending on your location you may experience difficulties as many wait long hours. You may want to check with someone who did recently. For pick up and drop call BLS and speak to them. When you do walk in you will not be charged for pick up and drop service. Please speak to BLS once
At 26:05 you mentioned that both parents can sign, but the checklist states "Signature of Applicant." Shouldn't that be the baby's thumbprint instead?
Hi Can you please see the video again. I have clearly mentioned where child's thumb impression /signature is required and where parents. If you are still struggling I will make a quick video.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal could you please tell me in the application for minor the parents occupation in family deatil should be from Canada or India such as I was house wife in India but in Canada I am working in a trucking company.
So which one I should write please tell me as soon as possible thank you 😊
Don’t worry since you are in Canada mention Canada occupation
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you sir for replying to my message.
One more thing if I am on applied work permit status in Canada , can I still apply for my child’s OCI application
Yes very much. Please go ahead and
Hi , do we need to send the original passport via post ? The checklist mentions original and copy so was wondering?
No
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thanks so much your video has been super helpful
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Should the other physical documents we send be color or B and W? Also can we upload coloured documents on the BLS site?
@JuvelleMendesABC except photographs in original color rest as b&w photocopy(to send physically), upload will be scanned so in actual color
Hi for the online document uploads, under which folder you have uploaded COPR and PR card ?
Indian Visa
But that's not Indian visa. it's the Canadian Immigration proof,, Why upload then under India Visa Column ?
which coloum we can add the PR card ? i am doing the application and there is no space where I can upload PR card
He didn't tell, ryt ??
Did u get any answer for that??
@mandeepsingh6817p hi it is India visa section. Also please call BLS to help the update to avoid any surprises. Can you update here your findings
what to write in occupation as I am an accountant and my husband is truck driver
Hi in Parents occupation details please choose the closest from the list. Does drop-down has “Private“ as option. Can you timestamp please?🙏
Thanks!
Questions about 17:27 documents for minor.
But you did not share what document goes under India visa?
Also PR card etc. or foreign passport of parents which category it is uploaded to from the above?
Isn't only brith certificate
21:17 what is long form? kindly elaborate, never heard of it.
Hi if you(parents) are Indian citizen with work status in that case you give copy of your visa. For example COPR and PR card in case of Canada or Work Permit copy.
If you are citizen of another country then you don’t upload this section
Long form birth certificate is the one with gets handed over when you make your Canada passport. You need not submit this if you don’t have. Birth certificate should do
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal many thanks to you!!
So what you mean is if parents attained Canadian citizenship recently they don't have to upload their passports in the minor's application online?
One last query, while filling the online form for minor, there is declaration step, in which one question is if parents/relations have applied for OCI before? We are all applying together so I hope the answer should be NO. Please confirm.
Appreciate a lot.
Thanks
@atulshinh for Have you applied for OCI before, response would be No as you all are applying together.
Since you all are now Canadian citizen and it is minor application, upload following
1. Current Passport- Minor Current passport
2. Indian origin proof - all three of you cancelled India passport as one pdf
3. Relationship certificate- Parents marriage certificate
OCI applications for India born minor
czcams.com/video/027oMzhMRFs/video.html this video will help you with rest. Please check the latest fee part on BLS websites
My ID says ST instead of STREET. So, is it should be ST on the application?
Hi call BLS once, they will guide you with this. I know the answer however few of the Individuals have had surprises. Also note down name of Individual to whom you speak. Logically you mirror the address as it is in the id document
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal I called BLS Toronto and the guy who picked up said I can use the address from my Indian passport for the application, which I renewed recently and printed the place I currently live. He said they still need driver's license as address proof. The Canadian address printed on my passport is one without any short forms. So, I hope it's gonna work.
@nithinvarghese9801 thank you for sharing
Thank you for your video. will a health card be considered as address proof?
Hi Shweta there is no address on health card atleast OHIP does not have. Can you check again if your health card has address?
Hi Sir, you are Right.
@@shwetapandya8089 in this case please submit any valid ID proof as proof of address. If you don't have any get a provincial id card made for a fee.
Thank you so much❤
Hi… while filling the application I don’t see any visible mark on my child… so can I fill as none?
Yes that is okay
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you
Can parents sign on behalf of the minor applicant on checklist, declaration form?
Hi Mandeep child has to sign or give thumbs impression. Parents to sign consent form. Please follow video you will not go wrong
Hi, For walk-in appointments, can we pay the fees at BLS center?
BLS fee yes. CGI fee you still need DD
Hi do we have to type or handwritten NOC letter .
Hi print and fill this www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/no-objection-letter.pdf
BLS postal service link is not working , did they changed pickup process
Hi best is to call them and get the link
Hello Sir, do they accept foreign marriage certificate of the parents? If yes, do we need to get it attested?
Hi yes they do accept foreign marriage certificate. Usually this need to be got attested by foreign consulate if one of the spouse is foreigner. I would suggest to speak to BLS once to have correct documentation done. Also can you please keep us updated as others would get benefited
Hi there, Do we need to upload the self attested documents or just not attested documents? Can you please respond soon please
Uploaded documents need not be attested. Photocopies need to be atttested
Thank you so much for your response. If we upload attested documents does it make as harm?
Why should we must do the OCI?
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Hi sir, i tried to get my baby thumb impression but the finger print not clearly visible. Will that be a problem for 3rd month baby? Or can u tell us how to take thumb impression of baby so the application can't be rejected?
Hi Arusha, don’t worry for baby it will be difficult to get proper thumb impression. This was the case when we did. It won’t be rejected.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal tq so much 👍
Don't write NA in Previous nationality section(other details). My application was rejected just for that!
Then what we can write ?
They asked me not to write anything. I still haven’t received the confirmation status for OCI though.
@NavjotKaur-ii7tm NA in both places
FATHER'S NAME IS ONLY GIVEN NAME ( WITHOUT SURNAME)?
Ho Surname is not mandatory section. Universally when blank XXXXX is representation. My suggestion is to call BLS once and ask it can be tricky to deal with them. Can you please keep me updated on the outcome. Thank you
Hii sir please reply i did mistake in the registration form so what can i do? On place of birth i just wrote canada and forget to mention the city aa written on birth certificate please reply sir
Have you submitted the form? I am hoping they will be able to track city at their end. If application has been submitted chances are that it will come for correction
Please provide more details
I just completed the registration form and then I realised the mistake so can i submit new oci registration or is there any solution please help
Ok in that case yes you can start with new application. Please make sure that after submitting check twice that you are sending correct submitted form. Also call BLS once to check fee and documents to send as photocopy. You will be confident of what you are sending
Thnkuu soo much sir may god bless you🙏🙏thanks a lot
thanks for the video, For relationship certificate I understand we need to submit birth certificate but what is long form?
Long form is the birth certificate which includes both parents names.
Hello sir Do I need to take my 3 month baby with me for walk in?
Hi I am not sure of walk-in. By logic they should not be required if you have photograph. Can you please call BLS once