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How to apply for OCI

Guidelines about the Reissuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card

It is informed that VFS Global is the service provider for OCI services for the Embassy of India, Washington DC or its Consulates in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York and San Francisco. Its operations have started from 04 November 2020. 

All the OCI applicants are requested to visit the link https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-oci-services for details.

Apart from the applicable Government of India OCI fees, the applicants will also be required to pay US$ 15.90 as service charge to VFS Global and US$ 3 as contribution to Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF).

The details of the VFS Global Application Houston Centre are as under:

Suite 550, 1001 Texas Avenue
Houston TX 77002

(It may also be noted that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no walk-in service at VFS Global until further notice.  All applications shall only be dealt with by post.)

VFS Helpline Numbers
Consular Services (For OCI and Renunciation) + 1 800 320 9693
Operational Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 20:00 hours EST