[vish1985]

Is anyone applied for OCI on September 2022? Any update? For both OCI and passport surrender still it says under process.

My application was accepted on 15th Sept and status changed Document Printed on 21st October 2022.
Received message from VFS that my application approved on 25/10/2022, my cancelled pp and surrender certificate came from VFS on 26/10/2022

 

[vish1985]

Hi
Can we apply for Surrender of Citizenship and Passport Cancellation along with OCI application or they have to be done one after the other

You can do it one go, the surrender and renunciation happen first and they will issue OCI

 

[jawahar84]

My application was accepted on 15th Sept and status changed Document Printed on 21st October 2022.
Received message from VFS that my application approved on 25/10/2022, my cancelled pp and surrender certificate came from VFS on 26/10/2022

Thank you for your reply.
Yesterday they changed my status. I don't know how long will it take after this

 

[vish1985]

Thank you for your reply.
Yesterday they changed my status. I don't know how long will it take after this
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Looks like it will take 3 weeks approx. from date of processed to receive by courier

 

[tayal1983]

Hi,
Got my OCI Card yesterday. It took 2weeks from

Here's my timeline.
08.08.22 sent application by post. Submitted surrender documents and OCI together in the same post.
11.08.22 Australia Post tracking confirmation said it was received at VFS Sydney centre)
22.08.22 Text msg from VFS "Your application has been received and is under assessment
15.09.22 Text msg from VFS "Assessment of your application is now complete"
20.09.22 Received Surrender certificate and Cancelled passport
Still waiting for OCI, while tracking its showing "Under Progress"........

14.10.22 Status changed to Pr

Hi, thanks for info. Have checked now on Indian website. it is showing PROCESSED. Any idea how much time it would take more to OCI Card to deliver to VFS Sydney office. (And from Sydney to us by post- 5/6days).

Documents Printing Status

PROCESSED

Hi,
Received my OCI Card on 26th October by post.

 

[rubens83]

Hey guys, not sure if this is the best place but I wanted some advice from all of you.
I'll be getting my citizenship on 25th Nov. I Plan to apply for an urgent passport. So ideally by 1-2nd Dec If I apply for renunciation and OCI together, what are the chances of getting it by last week of January? I have an urgent trip coming up on 31st Jan.
This would be for me, my wife and 4yr old daughter.

Also, I notice I am unable to book an appointment on vfs site so is our only option is sending (and receiving ) by post?

Thanks

 

[vish1985]

Hey guys, not sure if this is the best place but I wanted some advice from all of you.
I'll be getting my citizenship on 25th Nov. I Plan to apply for an urgent passport. So ideally by 1-2nd Dec If I apply for renunciation and OCI together, what are the chances of getting it by last week of January? I have an urgent trip coming up on 31st Jan.
This would be for me, my wife and 4yr old daughter.

Also, I notice I am unable to book an appointment on vfs site so is our only option is sending (and receiving ) by post?

Thanks

Take three passport application forms from Australia Post today, prefill it except Citizenship evidence number and keep everything ready. You will get passport in 2-3 working days after lodging at Australia post office. (Passport processing itself has 8-12 weeks delay if you go normal)
Regarding OCI the processing time is 8-12 weeks for application accepted at VFS to receiving the OCI card on courier. Based on your dates it will be bit tough to get the OCI by 25 th Jan considering you apply OCI and renunciation by 10th of Dec after getting all documents.
Better apply visit visa for 1 year / 5 year multiple entry this time

 

[rubens83]

Take three passport application forms from Australia Post today, prefill it except Citizenship evidence number and keep everything ready. You will get passport in 2-3 working days after lodging at Australia post office. (Passport processing itself has 8-12 weeks delay if you go normal)
Regarding OCI the processing time is 8-12 weeks for application accepted at VFS to receiving the OCI card on courier. Based on your dates it will be bit tough to get the OCI by 25 th Jan considering you apply OCI and renunciation by 10th of Dec after getting all documents.
Better apply visit visa for 1 year / 5 year multiple entry this time

Thanks a lot Vish for that timeline guide. Yeh we applied for my new born passport normally. It's been 9 weeks and still nothing.

 

[NB]

Hey guys, not sure if this is the best place but I wanted some advice from all of you.
I'll be getting my citizenship on 25th Nov. I Plan to apply for an urgent passport. So ideally by 1-2nd Dec If I apply for renunciation and OCI together, what are the chances of getting it by last week of January? I have an urgent trip coming up on 31st Jan.
This would be for me, my wife and 4yr old daughter.

Also, I notice I am unable to book an appointment on vfs site so is our only option is sending (and receiving ) by post?

Thanks

There is a 2 month delay in getting the OCI card after you apply for cancellation and OCI together
Moreover in your timeline there is a 3 week holidays from mid December to 1st week of January
So there is no way you can get the OCI card before your travel date
Your options are either to use the Indian passport for this trip or take an Indian visa
Cheers

 

[jawahar84]

Hey guys, not sure if this is the best place but I wanted some advice from all of you.
I'll be getting my citizenship on 25th Nov. I Plan to apply for an urgent passport. So ideally by 1-2nd Dec If I apply for renunciation and OCI together, what are the chances of getting it by last week of January? I have an urgent trip coming up on 31st Jan.
This would be for me, my wife and 4yr old daughter.

Also, I notice I am unable to book an appointment on vfs site so is our only option is sending (and receiving ) by post?

Thanks

Hi

Normally it will take 10 days to update on the Aus passport website if you are applying online after your citizenship ceremony. If you get a manual application from the post office means you can apply after one week. The main thing is you have to apply express passport which is an additional $225. Then you will receive a passport within 1 to 2 weeks. After that only you can apply for OCI and passport surrender. Normally it will 8 to 12 weeks to receive your OCI. Moreover, you have to consider the Christmas and new year holidays as well. So there is no possibility to get your OCI before your journey date.

 

[jawahar84]

Looks like it will take 3 weeks approx. from date of processed to receive by courier

Thanks Vish

 

[anuapply]

Guys,
I am confused, in the OCI application, are these supposed to be Indian passport details or Australian Passport details ?

 

[ojha]

Sharing my experience so that all of you can use as a reference and relax.
OCI Tracker website - Status-Enquiry

Renounciation and OCI application processing time

19 August 22
Both Renounciation and OCI application submitted at Auspost weatern Sydney suburb

22 August 2022
Reached VFS Global Kent Street Sydney

24 August 22
Money deducted from account for both Renounciation and OCI

25 August 2022
Acknowledgement from The Consulate General of India in Sydney received via sms and email - Now OCI tracking showing UNDER-PROCESS

22 Septmeber 2022
Renounciation confirmation and
Old Indian Passport with cancelled stamp reached house today

21 October 2022
Status PROCESSED
OCI number showing on OCI tracker website

1 Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Oci tracker

2nd November 2022
Yay! Received OCI Card at house just today. (weird that Oci tracker app still showing PROCESSED )

 

[jawahar84]

Sharing my experience so that all of you can use as a reference and relax.
OCI Tracker website - Status-Enquiry

Renunciation and OCI application processing time

8th Sep 22
Both Renunciation and OCI applications submitted at Auspost to Melbourne

9th Sep 2022
Reached VFS Global Melbourne

16th Sep 22
Money deducted from the account for both Renunciation and OCI

1st Oct 2022
Acknowledgment from The Consulate General of India received via SMS and email - Now OCI tracking showing UNDER-PROCESS

26th October 2022
Status PROCESSED
OCI number showing on OCI tracker website

3rd Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Oci tracker

4th November 2022
Yay! Received OCI Card ( Oci tracker app still showing PROCESSED )

4th Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Surrender Passport

7th Nov 2022
Renunciation confirmation and
An old Indian Passport with canceled stamp reached the house

 

[tayal1983]

Sharing my experience so that all of you can use as a reference and relax.
OCI Tracker website - Status-Enquiry

Renunciation and OCI application processing time

8th Sep 22
Both Renunciation and OCI applications submitted at Auspost to Melbourne

9th Sep 2022
Reached VFS Global Melbourne

16th Sep 22
Money deducted from the account for both Renunciation and OCI

1st Oct 2022
Acknowledgment from The Consulate General of India received via SMS and email - Now OCI tracking showing UNDER-PROCESS

26th October 2022
Status PROCESSED
OCI number showing on OCI tracker website

3rd Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Oci tracker

4th November 2022
Yay! Received OCI Card ( Oci tracker app still showing PROCESSED )

4th Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Surrender Passport

7th Nov 2022
Renunciation confirmation and
An old Indian Passport with canceled stamp reached the house

Hi,
My kids OCI application got acknowledged on 7th Sep-22, but still pending. Any email/ Contact number where i can request for expediting the process.
Thanks

 

[Mudassar_SM]

OCI Application
Spouse application Acknowledged and CC Charged 03Oct2022 - Under Process
Self application Acknowledged and CC Charged 06Oct2022 - Under Process
Kids application acknowledged and CC charged 27Oct2022 - Under Process

 

[Mithung]

You can do it one go, the surrender and renunciation happen first and they will issue OCI

So, just 1 checklist document for OCI and renunciation or do we need to do a separate checklist for renunciation?
This one enough for both? https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/australia/oci/English/pdf/oci-checklist-updated-new.pdf

 

[NB]

So, just 1 checklist document for OCI and renunciation or do we need to do a separate checklist for renunciation?
This one enough for both? https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/australia/oci/English/pdf/oci-checklist-updated-new.pdf

There is a separate checklist for renunciation

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/australia/passport-services/english/pdf/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship-and-surrender-of-indian-passports-checklist-nov-2021.pdf

Cheers

 

[ssood143]

Sharing my experience so that all of you can use as a reference and relax.
OCI Tracker website - Status-Enquiry

Renunciation and OCI application processing time

8th Sep 22
Both Renunciation and OCI applications submitted at Auspost to Melbourne

9th Sep 2022
Reached VFS Global Melbourne

16th Sep 22
Money deducted from the account for both Renunciation and OCI

1st Oct 2022
Acknowledgment from The Consulate General of India received via SMS and email - Now OCI tracking showing UNDER-PROCESS

26th October 2022
Status PROCESSED
OCI number showing on OCI tracker website

3rd Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Oci tracker

4th November 2022
Yay! Received OCI Card ( Oci tracker app still showing PROCESSED )

4th Nov 2022
Dispatched as per vfsglobal mail.
Still showing PROCESSED on Surrender Passport

7th Nov 2022
Renunciation confirmation and
An old Indian Passport with canceled stamp reached the house

Did you submit both oci and renunciation application together in one envelope . How did you ensure that they consider it as two applications in one envelope.

with respect to fee , has it to be an Aus credit card only as I just have aus debit card

 

[NB]

Did you submit both oci and renunciation application together in one envelope . How did you ensure that they consider it as two applications in one envelope.

with respect to fee , has it to be an Aus credit card only as I just have aus debit card

Just make 2 separate sets of documents and put them in a full size A4 envelope
I put both the applications in 2 separate transparent folders
They will process both the applications
You can recheck with VFS for debit card payment, but I really doubt it
Cheers