OCI Card Help in Surrey
Applying for an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card can be confusing — the online form, the photo and signature rules, and the supporting documents. Surrey Speaks volunteers help residents fill in and check OCI applications, with no service fees, in Punjabi, Hindi or English.
What we can help with
- New OCI card for adults and children, including children born in Canada
- OCI updates and re-issue — for example after you get a new passport, if required
- Changing details on your OCI (address, name or marital status)
- Replacing a lost or damaged OCI card
- Checking photos, signatures and documents before you submit
- Preparing for your appointment at the official service centre
How it works
- Ask for helpRequest help using our short online form, or message us on WhatsApp.
- A volunteer contacts youA volunteer contacts you, usually within a few days, and tells you exactly which documents to bring.
- We help you applyWe help you complete and check your application. You submit it and pay any official fees directly.
What to have ready
- Your current passport, and your old passport if you have it
- Proof of Indian origin — for example your old Indian passport or your parents’ documents
- Proof of your address in Canada
- A recent photo that meets the OCI size rules
- For children: birth certificate and both parents’ passports or OCI cards
Good to know
- There are no service fees for our help. Government and service-centre fees are paid by you directly to the official office — never to us.
- Only the Government of India decides on OCI applications.
- Use only the official Government of India website — we will show you the right one and help you avoid unofficial sites that charge extra.
Common questions
Do you charge anything?
No. There are no service fees for our help. You only pay the official fees, directly to the official office.
Can you help if my child was born in Canada?
Yes. OCI applications for children born in Canada are one of the most common requests we help with.
How long does an OCI card take?
Processing time is set by the Government of India and can take several weeks or longer. We help you apply correctly the first time to avoid delays.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you need and a volunteer will contact you.
Surrey Speaks is a volunteer-run community initiative, not a government office. We help you fill in forms correctly; decisions are made only by the government office handling your application. Please do not send ID documents through this website. Looking for other help? See all our services.