1. The applicant is required to fill online application by visiting the OCI portal: https://ociservices.gov.in/
2. Personal particulars / data entries of the OCI application should match with the current Passport. The name of parents & spouse should match as mentioned in their Indian Passport.
3. The supporting documents should be uploaded on the portal before submitting the application physically at the Embassy of India – Ljubljana. In case, the supporting documents are not uploaded, the application will be rejected. Detailed check-list of documents is appended below.
4. Important: Please note that Surrender Certificate of Indian passport and Renunciation of Indian Citizenship is a very important document for processing of OCI Card Application. In case the applicant has not surrendered his/her Indian Passport after obtaining Slovenian nationality/passport, his OCI Card Application will not be accepted. Please check the procedure for surrender of Indian passport/renunciation of Indian citizenship :
https://www.eoiljubljana.gov.in/page/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship-and-surrender-of-indian-passport/
5. After on-line submission of application form, no changes can be made manually or by scribbling over the form. In case of any error / changes, please fill a fresh new online application form.
5. Applicant is required to submit completed application in person between 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs either on Wednesday or Friday. No prior appointment is required.
6. Fee and Bank accounts details : https://www.eoiljubljana.gov.in/page/fee-details-for-all-services/
Note:
A. Foreign spouse OCI applicants are requested to write to Embassy at cons1.ljubljana@mea.gov.in for scheduling in person interview at the Embassy. After interview, if all documents are in place and Consular officer is satisfied, the applicant can submit their application at the Embassy either on Wednesday or Friday.
B. Indian Consulate reserves the right to ask for any additional documents, if considered necessary.
Processing Time: -
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Persons of Indian Origin: 08-10 weeks from the date of physical submission of application at the Embassy.
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Foreign Spouse Category: There is no fixed time-line for processing OCI applications under Foreign Spouse category as processing time depends on receipt of clearances from various authorities in India.
DETAILED CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS.
A. Checklist of documents for Fresh/New OCI card
I. OCI Card (Fresh/New) for Adult/Minor who earlier held Indian passport:
1. Print-out of the OCI application filled on the web portal should be taken and both the parts - Part A& B should be signed. (Application Form Category: Person of Indian Origin)
2. Copy of Renunciation certificate/ application form for renunciation of Indian Citizen (For those applicants who held an Indian passport before) for applying OCI Card and cancelled Indian passport.
3. Two (2) recent photographs measuring 5 cm x 5 cm (50 mm x 50 mm.
4. Copy of present Slovenian passport.
5. Copy of address proof in Slovenia
6. For Minors: Please also attach a copy of the current passports and resident permits of parents.
II. Check-list of documents for OCI Card for Adults/Minors (where at least one of the parents is of Indian origin) and Applicant never held an Indian Passport:
1. Print-out of the OCI application filled on the web portal should be taken and both the parts - Part A& B should be signed.
2. Two recent photographs measuring 5 cm x5 cm (50 mm x 50 mm).
3. Evidence of Indian citizenship of parents/grandparents .
4. Copy of present Slovenian passport.
6. For Minors: Please also attach a copy of the current passports and resident permits of parents.
III. Checklist of documents for issue of OCI Card for spouse of Indian National/Overseas Citizen of India:
1. Print-out of the OCI application filled on the web portal should be taken and both the parts - Part A& B should be signed. (Application Form Category: Foreign Spouse Cases).
2. Two (2) recent photographs measuring 5 cm x5 cm (50 mm x 50 mm).
3. Marriage certificate (with English translation). Marriage should have subsisted for at least two years at the time of submission of application for OCI registration in respect of the foreign spouse.
Marriage certificate issued by any Indian authority: Marriage certificate must be attested/apostilled by CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. (https://www.mea.gov.in/apostille-menu.htm)
Marriage certificate issued by any Slovenian authority: Marriage certificate must be attested by any Slovenian Courts before submitting it to the Embassy. Marriage certificate issued by any third country authority: Marriage certificate must be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the certificate issuing country.
4. An Affidavit/Self declaration to the effect that the Indian/OCI spouse is still alive and that the couple are not separated/divorced
5. Copy of current passport of applicant and spouse.
6. Proof of Indian origin of spouse (e.g., copy of Indian passport/proof of Indian nationality etc.)
Note: Foreign spouse OCI applications can ONLY be submitted in person at the Consulate after scheduling an appointment. Physical presence of applicant and spouse are mandatory before the consular officer. Appointment may be scheduled by writing an email on cons1.ljubljana@mea.gov.in
B. Check-list of documents for Misc.OCI Services
I. Renewal of OCI card:
1. Print-out of the OCI application filled on the web portal should be taken and both the parts - Part A& B should be signed. (Application Form Category: OCI Misc. Services).
2. Original OCI card.
3. Two (2) recent photographs measuring 5cm x 5cm
4. Copy of present passport.
For Foreign Spouse Category:-
An Affidavit/Self declaration to the effect that the Indian/OCI spouse is still alive and that the couple are not separated/divorced. (link)
II. In case of Lost OCI card
1. Print-out of the OCI application filled on the web portal should be taken and both the parts - Part A& B should be signed. (Application Form Category: OCI Misc. Services).
2. Copy of OCI card
3. Two (2) recent photographs measuring 5 cm x5 cm.
4. Copy of present passport.
5. OCI card in case of lost, police report, in original, for the loss of OCI card containing the loss of OCI number.
For Foreign Spouse Category:-
An Affidavit/Self declaration to the effect that the Indian/OCI spouse is still alive and that the couple are not separated/divorced. (link)
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