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    Canadian passport with less than 6 months validity and OCI holder.

    TLDR: The 6 months rule does not apply to valid OCI holders with Canadian passports. I was able to travel back in India with my passport expiring in less than 6 months and an OCI. Details: Before I undertook my journey, I had some family & friends travelling to and out of India. I asked them...
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    Canadian passport with less than 6 months validity and OCI holder.

    I called BLS and they also said that its best not to travel in this scenario.
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    Canadian passport with less than 6 months validity and OCI holder.

    I was told that the 6 months rule is only for visitors. So technically with an OCI, it should not be an issue since I am not really a visitor in India.
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    Canadian passport with less than 6 months validity and OCI holder.

    Well, the catch is that I am already in India. I would need to travel to Dubai for a short trip and return to India on March 2. So renewing the passport in India is a hassle which I would like to avoid. I will be returning to Canada on March 9.
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    Canadian passport with less than 6 months validity and OCI holder.

    I am an OCI holder and need to travel to India on March 2, 2023. My passport will expire Aug 26, 2023. Will I be able to enter India? I am concerned since my passport validity would be less than 6 months at the time of entry into India.
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    OCI process

    Date of Submission TORONTO(Postal) On 27-Aug-2022 Received by BLS On 30-Aug-2022 Email Received from BLS On 1-Sept-2022 BLS Send to Consulate Some time after 1 Sept Processing at Consulate General On 6-Sept-2022 Date of Acknowledgment On...
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    OCI process

    I think atleast 1 week. In my case, we are flying 3 days from now and luckily today was Wednesday. The Consulate General in Toronto holds an open house every Wednesday from 3 PM onwards. So we went there and picked up the OCI ourselves.
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    OCI process

    Date of Submission TORONTO(Postal) On 27-Aug-2022 Received by BLS On 30-Aug-2022 Email Received from BLS On 1-Sept-2022 BLS Send to Consulate Some time after 1 Sept Processing at Consulate General On 6-Sept-2022 Date of Acknowledgment On...
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    OCI process

    Track it at https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury instead
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    OCI process

    I think you will be okay. Most people here see an update on their file 3 weeks after Date of Ack. So you should look for Visa application if there is no movement on your file by October 22.
  11. K

    OCI process

    Date of Acknowledgement is Sept 19
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    OCI process

    I am losing hope that I will get my OCI before Oct 15. Did anyone try applying for a Visa?
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    OCI process

    Which office did you apply at?
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    OCI process

    What is your Date of Acknowledgement as per https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury ?
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    OCI process

    My timelines so far Date of Submission TORONTO(Postal) On 27-Aug-2022 Received by Purolator On 30-Aug-2022 Email Received from BLS On 1-Sept-2022 BLS Send to Consulate Some time after 1 Sept Processing at Consulate General On 6-Sept-2022 Date of...
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    OCI process

    Select "Passport Application"
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    OCI process

    https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php
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    OCI process

    What is AOR?
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    OCI process

    Well I applied via post. My application was submitted September 1, and application was at consulate around September 5, but Date Of Acknowledgement is September 19. I am wondering why it took them so long. Could it be because of postal application? Now its showing me status Under Process. I...
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    OCI process

    Yes absolutely