OCI-Card

We offer you a filling out service, where we will fill out and complete your application

OCI card for adults
The processing time for completed applications is around six to eight weeks. The times given here are based on experience and not binding commitments. Whether and when an OCI card is issued, is at the sole discretion of the Indian Consulate General.

Important:
People of Indian origin who want to apply for an OCI Card, also need a Surrender Certificate beforehand.

  • Application form
  • Naturalization certificate (original and copy)
  • Indian passport (original and copy)
  • German passport (original and copy)
  • Fees:
  • In the case of expatriation before August 1, 2005, no Surrender Certificate is required.
  • In the case of expatriation between August 1, 2005 and May 31, 2010, no Surrender Certificate is required. Additional fees of €27.50 apply.
  • A Surrender Certificate is required for expatriation after June 1, 2010. Fees of €98.50 apply.

Adult OCI Card (Former Indian Citizens)

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy)

  • Application form
  • Two copies of previous Indian passport signed by the applicant (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by the applicant
  • 2 current and identical photos (10 € for 4 photos in our office)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Two copies of the naturalization certificate, signed by the applicant
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: €233.00 + IGCS €13.50+€19.00 return shipping (DHL Express)= €265.50

OCI card for adults who have Indian parents, but have never been Indian nationals themselves.

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy)

  • Application form
  • Two copies of the parent’s previous Indian passport, signed by the parent and the applicant (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by the applicant
  • 2 current and identical photos (10€ for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Two copies of the naturalization certificate, signed by the applicant
  • Two copies of the applicant’s birth certificate, signed by the parent and the applicant
  • One parent must have an OCI card.
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: €233.00 + IGCS €13.50+€19.00 return shipping (DHL Express) = €265.50

OCI card for children under 18 (Only postal applications are accepted)

The processing time for complete applications is around six to eight weeks. The times given here are based on experience and not binding commitments. Whether and when an OCI card is issued is at the sole discretion of the Indian Consulate General

Important:
People of Indian origin who want to apply for an OCI Card need a Surrender Certificate.

  • Application form
  • Naturalization certificate (original and copy)
  • Indian passport (original and copy)
  • German passport (original and copy)
  • Fees:
  • In the case of expatriation before August 1, 2005, no Surrender Certificate is required.
  • In the case of expatriation between August 1, 2005 and May 31, 2010, no Surrender Certificate is required. Additional fees of €27.50 apply.
  • A Surrender Certificate is required for expatriation after June 1, 2010. Fees of €130.50 apply.

OCI card for children under 18 who are former Indian citizens

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy) If the minor is not yet able to sign, leave a thumbprint in the signature box.

  • Application form
  • Two copies of the applicant’s previous Indian passport signed by a parent (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by a parent
  • 2 current and identical photos (10 € for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: Consulate €233.00 + € IGCS €13.50 + €19.00 return shipping (DHL Express) = total €265.50

OCI card for children who have Indian parents but have never been Indian nationals themselves

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy) If the minor is not yet able to sign, please leave a thumbprint in the signature box.

  • Application form
  • Two copies of the passport of the parent who also applied for an OCI card or who already has an OCI card, signed by said parent.
  • Two copies of previous Indian passport, signed by parent (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by a parent
  • Two copies of the birth certificate, signed by a parent
  • 2 current and identical photos (8 € for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: Consulate €233.00 + IGCS 13.50 € + return shipping (DHL Express) = total €265.50
  • KVZ Fees : 65.00€

OCI card for holders of a PIO card (only postal applications are accepted)

OCI card for applicants who have a PIO card for adults over 18 years of age.

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy) If a minor is not yet able to sign, please
leave a thumbprint in the signature box.

  • Application form
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by the applicant and, if necessary, by a parent
  • Two copies of the previous Indian passport, signed by the applicant and if necessary by a parent (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the PIO card, signed by the applicant and, if necessary, by a parent, this must be returned when the OCI card is picked up
  • 2 current and identical photos (10 € for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: Consulate €87.00 + IGCS €13.50+ €19.00 return shipping = total €119.50
  • KVZ Fees : 65.00€

OCI card for applicants who have a PIO card for children under the age of 18.

Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy) If a minor is not yet able to sign, please leave a thumbprint in the signature box.

  • Application form
  • Two copies of the applicant’s current German passport, signed by the applicant and, if necessary, by a parent
  • Two copies of the previous Indian passport, signed by the applicant and, if necessary, by a parent (first, second and last page)
  • Two copies of the PIO card, signed by the applicant and, if necessary, by a parent, this must be returned when the OCI card is picked up
  • 2 current and identical photos (10 € for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: Consulate €87.00 + IGCS €13.50 + €19.00 return shipping (DHL Express) = total €119.50
  • KVZ Fees : 65.00€
  • To carry an OCI card
  • Application form (to be submitted in duplicate, original and one copy)
  • Application form
  • Two copies of the applicant’s new German passport, signed by the applicant
  • Two copies of the applicant’s OCI card, signed by the applicant
  • 2 current and identical photos (10 € for 4 photos in our house)
  • – Frontal view, face and shoulders centered
  • – White background
  • – size 5 x 5 cm without border (requirement of photo to download)
  • Two copies of the OCI sticker in the applicant’s old passport, signed by the applicant
  • Original OCI card
  • New passport
  • Addressed return envelope
  • Bank transfer receipt (purpose: DEU number & complete applicant first and last name)
  • Fees: Consulate €87.00 + IGCS €13.50+€19.00 = total €119.50
  • KVZ Fees: €65.00