Existing OCI card holders need to get Surrender certificate even if they don't need consular service
I send a email to NYC consulate asking if exisitng OCI card holder who have cancelled their passports when they got OCI still need to apply for surrender certificate.
I got a reply saying we are still required to get Surrender Certificate as this is required irrespective of us obtaining any consular services from the Indian Mission.
Not sure how they will enforce this. Maybe indian immigration officers asking for it when you travel to India??? I hope they publish clear rules regarding this new rule to the airlines if they plan on enforcing it as how often people visit consulate website to read rules before travelling.
I guess I am going to wait a couple more months before I apply for one with hopes that this rule gets changed. Maybe not???
I send a email to NYC consulate asking if exisitng OCI card holder who have cancelled their passports when they got OCI still need to apply for surrender certificate.
I got a reply saying we are still required to get Surrender Certificate as this is required irrespective of us obtaining any consular services from the Indian Mission.
Not sure how they will enforce this. Maybe indian immigration officers asking for it when you travel to India??? I hope they publish clear rules regarding this new rule to the airlines if they plan on enforcing it as how often people visit consulate website to read rules before travelling.
I guess I am going to wait a couple more months before I apply for one with hopes that this rule gets changed. Maybe not???
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