Reissue of OCI

(For OCI cardholders requiring re-issuance of OCI card due to issuance of a new passport after attaining 20 years of age, loss of OCI card, or change in personal particulars)

Step 1 - Submit Online Application

Submit your application on the OCI Services Portal: https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/ and upload the required documents listed below.

Step 2 - Book an Appointment

Following the submission of your online application, please book an appointment for an in-person visit to the Consulate General of India, Auckland. This is required for the verification of your uploaded documents against the originals, without which the application process cannot be finalised.

• Note: Applications registered with CGI Auckland must bear a reference number beginning with NZLA. Applications bearing a reference number starting with NZLW (registered with the High Commission of India, Wellington) cannot be processed by the Consulate General of India, Auckland, even if the applicant resides within its jurisdiction (Northland, Auckland, and Waikato). In such cases, a fresh application must be submitted using a different email address, ensuring that "New Zealand - Auckland" is correctly selected as the mission.
• Book your appointment here: https://www.cgiauckland.gov.in/apt/

Please carry the following to your appointment:

• Printout of duly filled Part A and Part B of the application generated from the OCI Portal. Part B (Declaration) must be signed by the applicant.
• All original documents as listed below.

Documentary Requirements

(To be uploaded to the OCI portal and submitted in original during your appointment at the Consulate for verification)

Important Note: All documentation specified below must be uploaded to the OCI portal at the time of submission and the originals produced during your in-person appointment. Applications will be declined if any required document is missing from the portal or if originals are not provided for verification.

Common Documentation (Applicable to all categories)

• Applicant Photograph — Please refer to the detailed specifications at the bottom of this page.
• Existing OCI Card (if available) — If your OCI Card is unavailable, you must include all documentation required for the "Re-issuance due to Loss of OCI Card" category along with any other applicable documents.
• Current Passport — The original New Zealand or foreign passport of the applicant.
• New Zealand Visa and Proof of Residence (for non-NZ passport holders) — Applicants holding a passport other than a New Zealand passport must provide a copy of their valid NZ visa, along with proof of residence in New Zealand for at least the past six months. 

Additional documents by reason of application

1. Re-issuance due to New Passport after completing 20 years of age

• Old Passport — Original or copy of the previous passport. If the old passport was retained by the issuing authorities, this copy may be omitted.

2. Re-issuance due to Loss of OCI Card

• Police Report — A copy of the report lodged with police authorities regarding the loss, theft, or damage. The OCI card number must be explicitly mentioned in the report.
• Certified Translation (if applicable) — If the police report is not in English, an authorised translation is mandatory.
• Copy of OCI Card (if available)
• Explanatory Letter — A signed letter from the applicant explaining the circumstances of the loss / theft / misplacement of the OCI card.

3. Re-issuance due to Change in Personal Particulars

Evidence relevant to the requested changes must be provided (e.g., updates to name, spouse name, etc.).

Examples of supporting evidence:

• Name Change — A foreign passport displaying the updated name, accompanied by a formal name change certificate.
• Addition of Spouse Name — Original marriage certificate; certificates issued outside of India or New Zealand must be duly apostilled or authenticated by the relevant authorities. 
• Deletion of Spouse Name - Official evidence of divorce must be provided.
• Residential Address Verification (Applicable if an update to the residential address is required alongside other changes eligible for reissue of OCI Card)
• A recent Utility Bill (Electricity or Telephone) in the name of the applicant, or their spouse, parent, or grandparent.
• If the bill is under a different relative's name, provide an undertaking letter from them confirming your residence.
• Lease or Licence Agreement — Applicable for those in rental accommodation.

Additional documents to be carried during application submission at the Consulate

• Fee Payment Proof — Payment can be made at the Consulate using a debit card or by bank transfer as per applicable fee amount.          View payment details
• Self-Addressed Courier Envelope (if applicable) — With tracking facility, if you wish to receive the OCI Card by post. A separate envelope must be provided for each application. 

(Note: The above list of documents is not exhaustive. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents via email, in accordance with official requirements and on a case-by-case basis. )

Photograph and Signature Specifications

It is mandatory to upload both the applicant's photograph and signature image during the OCI registration process. Please ensure these digital files are prepared prior to commencing your online application.

General requirements:

• Two most recent passport-size colour photographs, taken within the last 6 months.
• The physical photograph must be affixed to the printed application form, while the digital version must be uploaded to the OCI portal. Both photographs must be identical.
• The digital signature must be uploaded to the OCI portal and must match the signature provided on the physical application form as well as the signature in the applicant's passport.
• For minor applicants unable to sign, a left thumb impression should be placed within the signature box. Parents are NOT permitted to sign on behalf of the child in this box.
• The signature or thumb impression must be in blue or black ink only and strictly confined within the prescribed box.

Photograph Specifications

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Specifications

Important: Photographs and signatures that do not conform to the above standards will be rejected and may cause delay in processing the application. Poor-quality uploaded photographs or signatures are among the most common reasons for OCI application rejection.