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Attestation of OCI card copy

Important Notes:

  • The documents issued by Government Authority of India, can be Attested by the Consulateonly if the documents are attested / apostilled by CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Visit the Indian Government's Portal for more details.
  • For documents issued in Government Authority of Germany, must be first notarized and attestedby District Court or Landesgericht
Follow the below steps in order to apply
  1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
  2. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
  3. Ensure that you have your all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
  4. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
  5. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
  6. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
  7. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your attested document(s) delivered to your doorstep!
  8. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online. 


Note: For Postal Applications, follow step 1 and step 2, and then apply for postal application by loggin-in. Click here to log-in. Follow the step-by-step direction to prepare your postal package and send it to the correct Alankit ICAC as per your jurisdiction. Please ensure to attach your proof of payment in your postal package. 

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.


How to apply at a glance:


For Postal Applications

Documents Checklist for Attestation of OCI card copy:

  • Click Here to fill the online form to generate the PDF of the Request Form / Request Letter. Please note a printout of the PDF is required along with other documents in the checklist.
  • Original OCI Card along with 2 copies of first and last page (personal information pages) of the applicant.
  • Self-attested City Registration Certificate (Meldebescheinigung) of your current German address is mandatory for all types of document processing.
  • Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
  • The applicant must bring one passport-size photo with them, and all documents must be self-attested.
  • Enclose the filled checklist. Click here to download.
  • Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.


Note: 
If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.


Note: 
Please bring all the required original documents for verification.

Fees Details

Note: If fingerprint or facial biometrics, or both, are not required for the selected service, the corresponding biometric charges for these services will be deducted from the total fees payable by the applicant.

Service Fee ICWF Fee Alankit Service Fee Total Fee
Attestation of OCI card copy EUR 10.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 4.53 EUR 16.53

To ensure safe and timely return of documents, courier service is the standard mode of delivery for all applications submitted to Alankit ICAC’s.

Courier Charges

  • €26 – Within Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
  • €33 – Outside Province (with Insurance & Tracking)

All applications, especially postal applications are processed with return courier service to avoid delays and ensure secure delivery.

Bank Transfer Charges

An additional €0.50 applies for payments made via bank transfer, to cover transaction fees.

Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Germany reserve the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.

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