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You qualify if you previously held an Indian passport, if one of your parents (or grandparents in some cases) was an Indian citizen, or if you're married to an Indian citizen or OCI holder for 2+ years. Citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh — and those with such ancestry — are not eligible under standard rules.
Yes. If you held an Indian passport and have since naturalised as British (or another foreign citizen), India requires a formal Surrender Certificate before OCI can be issued. For naturalisations on or after 1 June 2010 we run Surrender and OCI together as a combined service to avoid double waits.
Yes — spouses of Indian citizens or OCI holders qualify, provided the marriage is registered and at least 2 continuous years old at the date of application. If you're closer to the 2-year mark, we can prepare your file in advance so you can submit immediately on the day.
Most UK Fresh OCI applications take 25–35 days after your VFS appointment. Combined Surrender + OCI cases run 8–12 weeks end-to-end. We give you a realistic timeline up front based on your specific route.
Yes, if you can demonstrate Indian-origin parents (or grandparents in some cases). African-route cases need apostilled birth certificates and certified translations, which adds document work but is well within what we routinely handle. Send us your basic details and a specialist will scope the case.
No — it's a guide based on published Government of India rules. For edge cases (special clearances, lost documents, mixed-citizenship lineage) a specialist review is the right next step.