Consulate General of India
Munich
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In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 infections in Germany and the corona-related restrictions announced by the German Government, public dealing by the Consular Wing of the Consulate for all types of consular services are being suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
OCI Applications: Applicants are advised to wait till the resumption of regular services, please check our website regularly for the latest information.
Press Release on renewal of OCI card
With effect from 16.04.2021, the requirement to renew OCI card (each time a new passport is issued) has been simplified and made easier. The revised simplified guidelines are as follows:
Category I: OCI card issued on the basis of Indian origin/descent:
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Up to the age of 20 years, each time a new passport is issued
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No need of renewal of OCI card
Only following documents are to be uploaded at OCI portal under OCI Miscellaneous Service application:
· Copy of the new passport containing the photo of the passport holder.
· Latest photo of the OCI card holder
IMPORTANT:
Ø For this purpose, an OCI Miscellaneous Service application is required to be filled online.
Ø Auto generated email will be automatically sent to the applicant confirming that documents have been successfully uploaded.
Ø There will be no restriction on the OCI cardholder to travel to/from India during the period from the date of issue of new passport till the date of final acknowledgement of his/her documents in the online system.
Note: No requirement of submission of application at the Consulate
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Above the age of 20 years when a new passport is obtained
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OCI card is required to be renewed only once when new passport is obtained.
[For example, when new passport is obtained at the age of 26, then OCI Card can be renewed only at that time and not after completing the age of 20 years.]
IMPORTANT: For this purpose, an OCI Miscellaneous Service application is required to be filled online and submitted to Indian Consulate.
Application for Misc. OCI card is to be filled online on the webportal. (Link has been disabled as the OCI services are suspended since December due to COVID-19)
Checklist of documents:-
(i) Existing OCI card
(ii) Copy of present passport
(iii) Copy of City Registration/Address Proof (Meldebescheinigung/Personalausweis) – Not older than 6 months
iv) Copy of fee receipt
V) Self addressed stamped envelope for the delivery of New OCI Card
Payment of Fee:
Service Fee may be paid by Bank Transfer and Payment Receipt may be attached along with the application. [Bank details and procedure is at the following link: Click here]
Fees Structure: Click here
Submission/Collection of Documents:
Submission by Post: Completed Application along with supporting document may also be sent to the Consulate by Post at the following address:
IndischesGeneralkonsulat
Widenmayerstraße 15,
80538 München
Dispatch/Return of new OCI card: For delivery/return of OCI card by Post, please send a self-addressed and stamped envelope (Euro 4.05) along with your application.
Processing Time: 8 to 10 weeks from the date of receipt in the Consulate
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Above the age of 50 years
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No need of renewal of OCI card
Only following documents are to be uploaded at OCI portal under OCI Miscellaneous Service application:
· Copy of the new passport containing the photo of the passport holder.
· Latest photo of the OCI card holder
IMPORTANT:
Ø For this purpose, an OCI Miscellaneous Service application is required to be filled online.
Ø Auto generated email will be automatically sent to the applicant confirming that documents have been successfully uploaded.
Ø There will be no restriction on the OCI cardholder to travel to/from India during the period from the date of issue of new passport till the date of final acknowledgement of his/her documents in the online system.
Note: No requirement of submission of application at the Consulate
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Category II - OCI Cards issued to foreign spouses of Indian nationals/OCI cardholders:
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Each time a new passport is issued
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Only following documents are to be uploaded at OCI portal under OCI Miscellaneous Service application:
· Copy of the new passport containing the photo of the passport holder.
· Latest photo of the OCI card holder
· Declaration from the OCI cardholder and his/her Indian spouse or OCI cardholder spouse stating that their marriage is still subsisting.
· Copy of the Indian passport of the Indian spouse/passport and OCI card of the OCI cardholder spouse.
IMPORTANT:
Ø For this purpose, an OCI Miscellaneous Service application is required to be filled online and submitted to Indian Consulate.
Ø Auto generated email will be automatically sent to the applicant confirming that documents have been successfully uploaded.
Ø There will be no restriction on the OCI cardholder to travel to/from India during the period from the date of issue of new passport till the date of final acknowledgement of his/her documents in the online system.
Note: No requirement of submission of application at the Consulate
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