Do minors need to visit FRRO for PIO/OIC conversion application?

Jay6447 · Post by **Jay6447** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:09 pm

I have already completed the online process for my son's PIO to OCI conversion and now need to visit Mumbai FRRO office to submit the physical application. Does my son need to accompany me?

Thanks.

farfromhome · Post by **farfromhome** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:30 pm

Jay6447;623766I have already completed the online process for my son's PIO to OCI conversion and now need to visit Mumbai FRRO office to submit the physical application. Does my son need to accompany me?

Thanks.

Yes, you would need to submit the copies in duplicate (duly attested).

1) Take originals (like Birth Certificate, Passport ) for verification.
2) Take Multiple pictures of your kid for 2 copies to be submitted.
3. It takes 42 days for you to get your OCI.

You don't need to take your son to the FRRO.

Above is my experience with Chennai FRRO. Good luck.

Jay6447 · Post by **Jay6447** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:57 pm

farfromhome - thanks for the info.

mns123 · Post by **mns123** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:13 am

Thanks for sharing your experience in Chennai FRRO. Did you submit your dependent's US passport to get the OCI? I have my daughter's PIO that needs to be converted to OCI. She is 18+

bhakshi · Post by **bhakshi** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:04 pm

mns123;623878Thanks for sharing your experience in Chennai FRRO. Did you submit your dependent's US passport to get the OCI? I have my daughter's PIO that needs to be converted to OCI. She is 18+

I assume your daughter completed 18 Year's. she is major as per indian law. she need to visit in person. photo's will be in size equivalent to US B visa . Assume she visit's the FRRO on 24-02-2016 and assume it take's 3 months to process the appln for PIO to OCI conversion. After cross checking the receipt status of the OCI card, Around 24-05-2016 (for e.g) she need to take her original USA passport along with Original PIO card. Original PIO card need's to be surrendered. get the 'U' Visa sticker stamped in the USA Passport. Get the original OCI Card booklet collected.

farfromhome · Post by **farfromhome** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:34 pm

mns123;623878Thanks for sharing your experience in Chennai FRRO. Did you submit your dependent's US passport to get the OCI? I have my daughter's PIO that needs to be converted to OCI. She is 18+

Passport Copies of both parents. We are indian citizens.

My Roots · Post by **My Roots** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:16 pm

Don't know where to post since there are multiple threads going on with similar subjects. However, the new date now in 30th June 2016.

Here is the official letter
http://www.mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/InstDated240216OCI.pdf

Go to MHA website
http://www.mha.nic.in/LatestUpdate

Click on

Date for submission of application for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of PIO card extended till 30.6.2016(547 KB)pdf Filenew