Completing the application may take up to 30 minutes. Keep scanned copies of the items below ready before you start.
Files to prepare
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Applicant’s photo JPEG/JPG, maximum 500 KB | Height and width must be equal. Minimum 200 × 200 pixels; maximum 1500 × 1500 pixels. |
| Applicant’s signature JPEG/JPG, maximum 500 KB | Aspect ratio 3:1 (width : height). Minimum 200 × 67 pixels; maximum 1500 × 500 pixels. Software such as “Paint” can be used to resize the images. |
| Documents Document upload section | PDF format, maximum 1000 KB per file. Scan the documents of each category below into a single file. An A4 page colour-scanned at 100 DPI gives a file of about 200–250 KB. |
It is mandatory to upload all the required documents on the government portal. Otherwise your application will be ineligible.
Document checklist
| Category | Adults (18 and above) | Minors / newborns | Applying on the basis of spouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current passport | Current passport copy and citizenship certificate / foreign passport and national ID / Chilean RUT | Current passport copy and birth certificate | Current passport copy |
| Indian origin proof | Cancelled Indian passport (first and last page) with the stamp “Cancelled on acquiring foreign citizenship”, as one file. If there is no Indian origin proof, a nativity certificate can be uploaded. Applicants who never had an Indian passport can upload their nativity certificate, or the OCI or PIO card of a parent, as proof of Indian origin. | Copy of the cancelled Indian passport and renunciation certificate (if applicable). If born outside India and never held an Indian passport: first and last page of both parents’ surrendered Indian passports showing the “Cancelled on acquiring foreign citizenship” stamp. | Spouse’s surrendered Indian passport (first and last page) showing the “Cancelled on acquiring foreign citizenship” stamp. |
| Indian visa | Previous Indian visa copy (if available) | Previous Indian visa copy (if available) | Previous Indian visa copy (if available) |
| PIO card | Copy of PIO card, if already a PIO card holder | Copy of PIO card, if already a PIO card holder | Copy of PIO card, if already a PIO card holder |
| Spouse OCI card | Spouse’s OCI card, first and last page as one file | — | Copy of spouse’s OCI card, if applicable |
| Relationship certificate | Birth certificate, if applying through parents | Copy of parents’ Indian passports or OCI cards, or statement of live birth reflecting both parents’ names; notarised Parental Authorization Form for OCI for minors | Copy of birth certificate and apostilled marriage certificate |
| Marriage certificate | Marriage certificate, or divorce or death certificates, if applicable | Copy of parents’ marriage certificate; joint notarised affidavit, if applicable | Marriage certificate attested by the government concerned |
For children born in Chile whose parents have chosen a Chilean passport for them, the application must include copies of both parents’ Indian passports and Chilean RUT cards or valid visas, all self-attested. These children cannot hold Indian passports, as Indian law does not allow holding Indian and foreign passports at the same time.
Filling in the application
Start the application at ociservices.gov.in.
- Read the photo instructions and select OK. Answer the opening question.
- Select the option for a fresh application. If you already have a temporary application number, enter it to continue an application.
- Choose the correct location as per your consular jurisdiction: Chile – Santiago.
- Enter your details as in your Chilean or foreign passport, and the Indian details as in your Indian passport or birth certificate. Select “Yes” for spouse only if you are applying on the basis of your spouse.
- Select “Save and continue” and note your temporary application ID.
- Fill in the required information, select “Next”, and verify all information carefully. Select “Modify” to change anything, otherwise “Submit”.
- Upload your photo and signature: select the file from your computer and select “Upload”. Check the uploaded images, then confirm or upload again. Note the file reference number.
- Complete Part B: select the applicable answers and give the name, address and relationship of any family in India. Select “Submit”.
- Generate your form and print it.
- Upload the documents: select each document type, upload the file (see the size limits above) and check that it appears in the list. Select “Exit” when all are uploaded.
Then submit the printed application with the documents to the Embassy. See OCI Application for fees, submission and processing time.
Printable version: Step by Step Instructions and Checklist for Fresh OCI PDF