OCI Help Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to visit your office for your help service?

No, our services are 100% online. We assist you via email or WhatsApp for all form filling, document review, and appointment bookings. Stay at comfort of your home & we will do work for you.

Do you guarantee visa/passport/OCI approval?

No. We help prepare your application perfectly, but approval decisions rest with the concerned authorities like outsourcing agency or Indian Embassy.

What services do you offer for OCI & Passport Services?

We help with form filling assistance for:
. New OCI application
. OCI renewal Help (after new passport, after reaching age of 50 years
. OCI re-issue Help (at the age of 20 years
. OCI re-issue (change of particulars, address change, name change etc.)
. Surrender Certificate Application Form filling
. Renewal of Indian Passport (Lost, Damaged, expired)
. New Passport Application for new-born & birth registration
. Appointment Booking for OCI, Surrender Passport, Passport Renewal, Visa Services, & Misc. Consular Services

Can you help me to book appointment for OCI Applications in Netherlands ?

Yes, we provide our assistance to book OCI appointment at Indian Embassy in The Hague, The Netherlands.

How much is the appointment Booking Assistance charges?

Currently, we are offering discounts for Appointment Booking. It's only €29 per applicant.
Normally, our help service charges for Appointment Booking are:
. €69 for OCI Appointments
. €69 for Surrender Appointments
. €49 for Passport Services Appointments
. €49 & Misc. Consular Services Appointments
These prices are inclusive of 21% VAT

Do I have to pay before you start the process?

Yes. We start work after receiving our help service fee. Embassy fees must be paid directly at the appointment center.

When should I apply for passport renewal?

You can apply up to 1 year before expiry. Renewal or re-issue is also necessary for expired, lost, or damaged passports.

Can you help if I lost my Indian passport?

Yes. We guide you through the process, including:
. Required documents (FIR, affidavit)
. Complete Form filling and appointment booking assistance

Can I change my name or address on my Indian passport?

Yes. We assist with form filling for:
. Name change (after marriage/divorce)
. Address change (India or abroad)
. Spouse name updates
. Minor appearance changes

Who needs a Surrender Certificate?

Any Indian citizen who acquired foreign citizenship (e.g., Dutch) must surrender their Indian passport and obtain this certificate. It's mandatory requirement to apply for OCI Card also.

What if I lost my old Indian passport?

We assist in applying for surrender certificate even with lost passport cases, with alternate documentation and affidavit guidance.

Is it mandatory to book an appointment for surrender?

Yes. We assist you in booking a Indian Embassy appointment at your preferred location. Currently, in The Netherlands, VFS Global has stopped accepting documents. You need to book appointment for Indian Embassy.

Are you affiliated from the Indian Embassy?

We are not affiliated with Indian Embassy. But we are registered business in Chamber of Commerce, Netherlands. We provide our expert services for form filling assistance, document guidance, and appointment booking help to simplify your application process.

Do you help in Visa Applications form filing also?

Yes, we provide form filing assistance for: . Tourist visa
. Business visa
. Entry visa
. Emergency visa
Contact us at info@ocihelp.nl for more information

Can you also book appointments for Passport Surrender in Netherlands?

Yes, we help our clients to book appointment for Surrendering Passport at Indian Embassy in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Can you also book appointments for Indian Passport Renewal in Netherlands?

Yes, we help our clients to book appointment Indian Passport Renewal in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Do you also assist with UK visa forms?

Yes. We guide you in filling UK tourist and business visa forms and submitting them online.

Which documents do you assist with for translation and apostille?

We help in Apostille of India issued documents from India:
. Indian Birth Certificate
. Indian Death Certificate
. Indian Marriage Certificate
. Indian Education documents We also provide urgent Apostille help service also from India & get the documents delivered with tracked priority shipping at your doorstep.

Who needs to apply for OCI renewal?

You can apply for OCI Card if you are a foreign national & have Indian roots and one of the following situation is applicable to you:
. You were an Indian Citizen before
. Your parents are Indian
. Your grand-parents or great grand parents were Indian
. Your Spouse is Indian or OCI Card holder

How do I make payment?

You can pay via bank transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, Wire transfer, or iDeal(details will be shared after your query). Work starts only after payment confirmation.

Will I get soft copies or physical documents?

We send all filled forms, checklists, and instructions via email or WhatsApp. You need to print and carry them to your appointment. We also provide printed copies if you choose our Print-ready package to deliver at your address across EU & UK

How to get an Apostilled Uittreksel in Netherlands? Is it mandatory?

Yes, Apostille Uittreksel is mandatory to apply OCI after obtaining Dutch citizenship. We can tell you the address from where you can get Apostille on your Uittreksel.