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1. Online Registration (Using Microsoft Internet Explorer only): The OCI Application is in two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A MUST be filled in on-line by the applicant by visiting the link - http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp. Alternatively, the Form can also be submitted online on the Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.nic.in at "Online Registration" on the “OCI Scheme” page. Part A is tamper proof, i.e., once Part A has been submitted online the applicant cannot make any changes in it. Please ensure that important personal information like name, date / place of birth, passport number etc is filled in carefully and tallies with the information contained in the current passport. However, in case of any mistake, applicant should submit Part A again by filling the correct information.

Part B of the application is meant for all members of the family, not exceeding four including the applicant. It is in ZIP format, and can be accessed by selecting ‘group’ in the OCI application form. It is to be downloaded either by using the ‘evaluation version’ or saved on a floppy/ CD ROM in MS Word format. Part B of the form should be filled either by hand in legible CAPITAL LETTERS or typed. Additional sheets can be used in case the space provided in the OCI application form is insufficient. Part B cannot be filled in online.

After on-line filling, both Part A and Part B are required to be submitted to the Consulate along with all documents mentioned in the Check-list of the Consulate General of India, Toronto. It may be noted that on submission of Part A [at submission office: Canada-Toronto] a web reference number [CANTI………] will be generated online.

2. Bank Draft/Money order of CAN$ 275/- for each applicant [CAN$ 25 for adult PIO card holders, Miscellaneous services viz. transfer of U-Visa sticker to new Canadian Passport and change of personal particulars; CAN$ 145/- in case of minor children at the time of issue of PIO cards; CAN$ 100/- for duplicate OCI Certificate / U-visa sticker] payable to "Consulate General of India, Toronto". OCI FEE IS ACCEPTED ONLY IN CAN DOLLARS PAYABLE IN TORONTO. OCI application fee is same for adults and minors.

3. Minor Children (holding Canadian passports) where both the parents are Indian passport holders are not eligible for OCI Scheme.

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