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My parents (both age 70+) updated their passport information for OCI last month on the online portal. It's been at least 2-3 years since they got their new passports but only recently found out about requirements to update information online. They were not prompted to pay any fee on the OCI site. Is there something else that has to be done to get application approved? Is it on us to submit payment to VFS? Or is payment waived because it's been so long since they got their passports renewed? don't know what we have to do to get their applications approved!

jurisidiction is new york

My parents (both age 70+) updated their passport information for OCI last month on the online portal. It's been at least 2-3 years since they got their new passports but only recently found out about requirements to update information online. They were not prompted to pay any fee on the site. Is there something else that has to be done to get application approved? Is it on us to submit payment to VFS?

edit: parents got their passports renewed after turning 50 and their passports are now different than the one linked to OCI. Some consulate sites say payment has to be made to VFS if update is made more than 3 months after issuance of new passports.

edit 2: jurisidiction is new york, usa.

Hi all,

Has anyone used either of these services to assist with completing OCI miscellaneous services? What was your experience like?

Hi all,

I got my OCI card when I was 16 years old. I am a US citizen and now 32 and have a different passport now than the one I applied for the OCI with. I just learned a month ago that you're supposed to get a new OCI card after turning 20 -- woops. I created an account on the OCI portal and uploaded all of my information but I'm beyond confused as to what to do next!!!

Upon submission of my application on the OCI portal, I got an automated email with my application number and a message saying "you are requested to visit NEW YORK CGI - USA along with originals of the supporting documents for prior verification." I also see this stated on the OCI Services website.

But everywhere else online it says that you're supposed to complete the application process with and send documentation to VFS to get a new OCI card. If this is what I have to do, what documents do I submit?

Do I visit the Consulate with the originals of supporting documents? If so, what originals do I bring? Or do I complete the VFS process? If I did the application incorrectly or if I want to resubmit can I do so??

I'm now also hearing that they're doing away with the paper requirement altogether??

What do I do?? Someone please explain this to me like I'm 5 years old lol. Any help would be much appreciated!! :)