Indian Consulate gouging Candian applicants - High OCI fees
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Few days back someone had posted Govt Feedback/Complain Site as well ... I dont recall discussion and hence could not search.
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Mumbai Maazi Ladki ...
recently I came across this link http://www.nriinformation.com/dualcitizenship.php
"Many Indian residents abroad may not be aware but applications for registration as an overseas citizen of India (OCI) can also be filed in India. If you decide to apply in India then the fee presently being asked here is Rupees 12,650. "
I wonder if any one has tried this already.
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Originally posted by sw33tc0rn
recently I came across this link http://www.nriinformation.com/dualcitizenship.php
"Many Indian residents abroad may not be aware but applications for registration as an overseas citizen of India (OCI) can also be filed in India. If you decide to apply in India then the fee presently being asked here is Rupees 12,650. "
I wonder if any one has tried this already.
You can save a bit if you go that route.
You need visa to go to India once you are Canadian citizen. So you have to add the cost of Indian visa too if cost of OCI is the only consideration. Tourist visa to India is C$ 62.00 for 6 months.
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Originally posted by rajcanada
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Originally posted by sw33tc0rn
recently I came across this link http://www.nriinformation.com/dualcitizenship.php
"Many Indian residents abroad may not be aware but applications for registration as an overseas citizen of India (OCI) can also be filed in India. If you decide to apply in India then the fee presently being asked here is Rupees 12,650. "
I wonder if any one has tried this already.
You can save a bit if you go that route.
You need visa to go to India once you are Canadian citizen. So you have to add the cost of Indian visa too if cost of OCI is the only consideration. Tourist visa to India is C$ 62.00 for 6 months.
Maybe getting the PIO card and upgrading to the OCI during the next visit to India is a more viable option.
Hiren
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Maybe getting the PIO card and upgrading to the OCI during the next visit to India is a more viable option.
Hiren
PIO (C$480) for adults is more expensive than OCI.
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Posted on: 27-09-07 13:30:37
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Originally posted by LD
Though the consulate is constrained by finance rules to act the way they do, you may like to write to the Minister concerned in New Delhi who can take the matter up with External Affairs Ministry to have a uniform low rate all over the world in terms of one currency.
If you want to do that, following are the addresses. While postal address is same for all, writing an air-mail letter would be most effective as bureaucracy moves on paper. If that is not possible you can try email: not very effective though.
A number of letters and a couple of phone calls is likely to do wonders.
Minister:
Shri Vayalar Ravi
POSITION Minister for Overseas Indian
PHONE(O) 91-11-24676836/37
FAX(O) 91-11-24197985
E-MAIL ID
RESIDENCE 7, Safdarjung Road, New
Delhi-110011
PHONE(R) 91-11-23792148/49
FAX(R) 91-11-23792142
Officers:
Just as an FYI this gentleman is in Toronto today and tomorrow- maybe you can email your gripes to the consulate and he will read
Already did that, but not even recieved an acknowledgement.
I dont wanted to critisize the system, but do we have any option ??
God bless india and indians :-)
Hey Ram,
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