Consular Services

Birth/Death/Marriage/Educational Certificates etc. issued by authorities in India need to be apostilled in India (for details, please visit Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India web link: http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm) if they are to be presented before the authorities in the UK or before the authorities of the countries that are members of the Hague 'Apostille' Convention of 1961. No further attestation or legalization of such apostilled documents by the High Commission of India in London or its Consulates in Birmingham or Edinburgh is required.

However, the High Commission of India in London or its Consulates in Birmingham or Edinburgh can counter attest a document that has been attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India or by any of the MEA’s authorized Branch Secretariats in India if the document in question is to be presented before the Missions/ Posts (in the United Kingdom) of countries, which are not members of the Hague ‘Apostille’ Convention of 1961 and where apostille is not accepted.

The fee in the table is inclusive of the £2 Consular Surcharge.

Please Note:

All documents issued by authorities in India need to be apostilled in India (by MEA, for details, please visit Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India web link: http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm).

All documents issued by a foreign government (Non – Indian) need to *legalised and notarised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

*on the apostille stamp the field ‘Acting in the capacity of’ – should mention ‘Notary’ any other designation will not be accepted.

The High Commission of India, London will only counter attest the document, the fee is for each signature and stamp of the Consular Officer. If there is more than one document that needs to be attested, fee should be paid accordingly. Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant.
• 1 Photograph (50mmx50mm)
• All documents issued by an Indian government authority, the original document (s) (duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India or by any of the MEA’s authorized Branch Secretariats in India) to be counter attested along with a self-attested photocopy set of the original document (s).
• All documents issued by a foreign government (Non – Indian) need to be *legalised and notarised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
• *on the apostille stamp the field ‘Acting in the capacity of’ – should mention ‘Notary’ any other designation will not be accepted.
• The High Commission of India, London will only counter attest the document which carries the apostille stamp, the fee is for each signature and stamp of the Consular Officer. If there is more than one document that needs to be attested, fee should be paid accordingly. Fees once tendered are non–refundable.
• In case of Indian Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer's observation (s) (if any).
• In case of Other Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the passport holder.
• Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is clearly mentioned, should be provided.
• Visa Status: Self-attested copy of passport page/UK Residence Permit Card showing the visa status (where applicable) should be enclosed.

  General Checklist- Attestation of Indian Documents.

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

Miscellaneous Application Form

The High Commission shall attest commercial/company documents only if the company in question is incorporated in the UK and if these documents are required to be presented before authorities in INDIA.

Please Note: The fee is for each signature and stamp of the Consular Officer. If there is more than one company document that needs to be attested, fee should be paid accordingly. Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant/representative of the company.
• 1 Photograph 50mmx50mm
• A request letter for the service on the Company Letter Head with the seal of the company stamped on the Company Letter Head. The request letter should be duly signed by one of the Directors of the Company and should be accompanied by a copy of the incorporation certificate in respect of the company, zlegalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
• The document (s) to be attested in original along with a self-attested photocopy of the original document (s). All commercial/company documents issued in the UK that require attestation should be duly zlegalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, individually.
• The commercial/company documents should be submitted along with the valid original passport and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company. If due to any reason, the original passport cannot be submitted, duly notarized copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company should be submitted.

  General checklist :Attestation of UK FCO apostilled Documents. (Apostilled Power of Attorney/Any UK issued documents apostilled by FCO).

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• All documents issued by an Indian government authority, the original document (s) (duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India or by any of the MEA’s authorized Branch Secretariats in India) to be counter attested along with a self-attested photocopy of the original document (s).
• All documents issued by a foreign government or organisation (Non – Indian) need to be Legalized /Apostilled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over. The document that needs to be attested needs to be individually apostilled.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Miscellaneous Application Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

The Application for allotment of DIN can be made online through the portal of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (http://www.mca.gov.in). The High Commission or its respective Consulates shall attest supporting documents in this connection like Bank Statement/ Certificate of Incorporation of the company etc., only if the company in question is incorporated in the UK.

Please Note: The fee is for each signature and stamp of the Consular Officer. If there is more than one document that needs to be attested, fee should be paid accordingly. Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant/representative of the company.
• A request letter for the service on the Company Letter Head with the seal of the company stamped on the Company Letter Head. The request letter should be duly signed by one of the Directors of the Company and should be accompanied by a copy of the incorporation certificate in respect of the company duly legalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
• The document (s) to be attested in original along with a self-attested photocopy of the original document (s). All commercial/company documents issued in the UK that require attestation should be duly zlegalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, individually.
• The commercial/company documents should be submitted along with the valid original passport and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company. If due to any reason, the original passport cannot be submitted, duly notarized copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company should be submitted.

  General Checklist: General checklist :Attestation of UK FCO apostilled Documents. (Apostilled Power of Attorney/Any UK issued documents apostilled by FCO).

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• All documents issued by an Indian government authority, the original document (s) (duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India or by any of the MEA’s authorized Branch Secretariats in India) to be counter attested along with a self-attested photocopy of the original document (s).
• All documents issued by a foreign government or organisation (Non – Indian) need to be legalised/Apostilled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over. The document that needs to be attested needs to be individually apostilled.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Miscellaneous Application Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

The application for allotment of PAN can be made online either through the portal of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) (https://www.tin-nsdl.com  ) or portal of UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) (http://www.utiitsl.co.in/ ). For detailed procedure, guidelines, required documents and form (s) etc.  for PAN allotment, please refer to portals of NSDL/UTIITSL.

Supporting documents in this connection like Bank Statement/certificate of incorporation of the company etc. are attested only if the company in question is incorporated in the UK. Similarly, supporting documents in respect of PAN application by an individual are attested only if the individual is based in the UK.

Please Note: The fee is for each signature and stamp of the Consular Officer. If there is more than one document that needs to be attested, fee should be paid accordingly. Fees once tendered are non–refundable. 

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

For Companies:

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant/representative of the company.
• A request letter for the service on the Company Letter Head with the seal of the company stamped on the Company Letter Head. The request letter should be duly signed by one of the Directors of the Company and should be accompanied by a copy of the incorporation certificate in respect of the company duly legalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
• The document (s) to be attested in original along with a self-attested photocopy set of the original document (s). All commercial/company documents issued in the UK that require attestation should be duly zlegalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, individually.
• The commercial/company documents should be submitted along with the valid original passport and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company. If due to any reason, the original passport cannot be submitted, duly notarized copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of one of the Directors of the Company should be submitted.

For Individuals:

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
• The document (s) to be attested in original along with a self-attested photocopy of the original document (s). Documents issued in the UK that require attestation should be duly zlegalized/Apostilled from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The document that needs to be attested needs to be individually apostilled.
• In case of Indian Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer's observation (s) (if any).
• In case of Other Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the passport holder.
• Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is clearly mentioned, should be provided.
• Visa Status: Self-attested copy of passport page/UK Residence Permit Card showing the visa status (where applicable) should be enclosed.
• Note: All documents issued by an Indian government authority, the original document (s) (duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India or by any of the MEA’s authorized Branch Secretariats in India) to be counter attested along with a self-attested photocopy set of the original document (s).
• All documents issued by a foreign government or organisation (Non – Indian) need to be legalized/Apostilled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The document that needs to be attested needs to be individually apostilled.

  General Checklist: Attestation of UK FCO apostilled Documents.

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Miscellaneous Application Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to both Indian nationals and foreign nationals (in respect of their stay in India) for specific purpose as requested by the applicant.

Above fee is inclusive of £2.00 Consular Surcharge

Please Note: Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Duly filled in and signed PCC Application Form:-
• 2 (Two) recent photographs (2 inch X 2 inch) identical photographs showing frontal view of full face. Photographs should be in colour with white background with all applications.
• Indian Passport* holders please click on link for application form: https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/welcomeLink
• PPF – Personal Particulars Form (Applicable only for Indian passport Holders) PPF Form

*Applicants need to ensure accurate information are given in the Personal particulars Form. ( Please note: Complete address with Pincode and Police station name for the permanent address in India (8a of PPF Form), Current UK Address (8b) and also Complete address, contact details of 2 Indian references (10a and 10b of PPF Form) are to filled accurately.

• Indian Address proof (The address on the online application form must match the address proof provided.
• Marriage Certificate (in case spouse name is not endorsed on the passport)
• If divorced please attach the divorce certificate.
• British/foreign passport holders, kindly click here to download the form & fill in
• Applicant's valid passport in original and self-attested photocopy pages containing personal particulars of the applicant.
• Please note - The Non-Indian Passport holders need to submit their original passport along with the application.
• Valid UK visa status : Biometric card/ UK Settlement status. (Original + copy required)
  
  
  • For Indian passport holders: Self-attested photocopy of the passport page containing valid UK Visa or UK Residence Permit Card.
  • For foreign passport holders: Applicants who are foreign passport holders and who never held an Indian passport need to submit a self-attested photocopy page containing Indian visa/Visas on their passports.
  • Foreign passport holders who previously held Indian passports need to submit any of the following:
    
    
    • Self-attested photocopy page containing valid Indian visas on their passports.
      
      OR
    • Self-attested photocopy of the OCI or PIO Card (if the applicant holds OCI or PIO Card).
      
      OR
    • Self-attested photocopy of Indian Passport Surrender Certificate (foreign passport holders who previously held an Indian passport are required to surrender their last held Indian passport at the nearest Indian Mission/Post and obtain an Indian Passport Surrender Certificate).
• Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is clearly mentioned, should be provided. (The address on the online application form must match the address proof provided)
• Please note if the applicant is unable to provide the original Valid passport, the competent authorities may not be able to issue a PCC.
• All fees paid for this service are non-refundable.

  General Checklist: Police Clearance Certificate (Indian Passport)

  General Checklist: Police Clearance Certificate (Foreign Passport)

Processing Time:

• For an Indian passport holder, the minimum processing time is 4-5 weeks. 4-In the case of anoreign passport holder, this service is rendered normally within 7-8 working days.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Note: Applicants are requested to ensure that photographs submitted with the application are strictly as per the below guidelines, any variations may lead to application being not submitted. Photographs obtained from an automated photo kiosk or a Polaroid camera are not acceptable, only professionally shot photographs will be accepted.

2 Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.

Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.

Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open

Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.

Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally

Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)

Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.

If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.

Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.

Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

• NRI certificate is issued at the request of an Indian Passport holder (resident in UK) for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India under the NRI Quota or for any other specific purpose.
• NRI parity certificate is issued at the request of a Foreign Passport holder (resident in UK) who also holds OCI/ PIO Card for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India in accordance with the parity available to OCI/ PIO Card holders in educational field in India or for any other specific purpose.

Above fee is inclusive of £2.00 Consular Surcharge

Please Note: Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
• Two Photographs 2”x2”.
• For Indian Passport Holder: Declaration regarding NRI status by the applicant in the prescribed format. (Please Note: In support of his/ her declaration, the applicant is required to produce his/ her valid passport and UK Residence Permit Card (if the applicant is UK Residence Permit Card holder) in original, self-attested photocopy of passport page (s) containing UK Residence Permit/ Visa or self-attested photocopy of UK Residence Permit Card (if the applicant is UK Residence Permit Cardholder) and passport page (s) containing immigration stamps confirming that the applicant did not reside in India for more than 182 days during the preceding financial year).
• For OCI/PIO Card Holder: Declaration regarding OCI/PIO status by the applicant in the prescribed format. (Please Note: In support of his/ her declaration, the applicant is required to produce his/ her valid passport & OCI/PIO Card in original and self-attested photocopies of the pages of valid passport & OCI/PIO Card containing personal particulars of the applicant.
• Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is clearly mentioned, should be provided.

  General Checklist : NRI Checklist

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

	Miscellaneous Application Form
	Declaration Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

This service is rendered as per the requirement (s) of an applicant who holds a valid Indian passport.

Above fee is inclusive of £2.00 Consular Surcharge

Please Note: Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
• 1 Photograph 2”x2”.
• Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any).
• Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is mentioned, should be provided.
• Visa Status: Self-attested copy of the passport page/ UK Residence Permit Card showing the visa status should be enclosed.

  General Checklist: Attestation of Indian Passport

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

Miscellaneous Application Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

This service is rendered to an Indian passport holder, who wishes to sponsor a person from India for a visit to the UK and wishes to apply for attestation of sponsorship letter.

All the applicants are requested to include the service fee of £7.44 per application while organising their payments.

Above fee is inclusive of £2.00 Consular Surcharge

Please Note: Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

• Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
• Two Photographs 2”x2”.
• Duly filled-in and signed Sponsorship Form.
• Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any).
• Copy of passport page/UK Residence Permit Card showing the visa status should be enclosed.
• Proof of employment/ income or ownership of property/ business/ accommodation and self-attested copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License where the applicant’s UK address is mentioned should be provided.
• Copies of passport pages containing personal particulars of the person (s) who the applicant wishes to sponsor.

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

	Miscellaneous Application Form
	Sponsorship Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

If the next of kin/ relatives/ family members of the deceased wish to transport human ashes/ human remains to India for some religious/customary purpose, the High Commission of India in London or its Consulates in the UK issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in this regard.

All the applicants are requested to include the service fee of £7.44 per application while organising their payments.

Above fee is inclusive of £2.00 Consular Surcharge

Please Note: Fees once tendered are non–refundable.

Payment Instructions:

Preferred mode of payment

• At the application centre by Debit Card (we do not accept credit cards),
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Money Order/Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Requirements:

• Miscellaneous Application Form and Death Registration Form (if the deceased was an Indian passport holder) duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
  
• Two Photographs 2”x2”


• In case the applicant is an Indian passport holder: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any).
• In case the applicant is a foreign passport holder: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the applicant.
• Proof of Residence of the applicant: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or Driving License or lease deed (of residence) etc. where the applicant’s UK address is mentioned, should be provided.
• Death Certificate (of the deceased) issued by the relevant local authority in original and its photocopy.
• Passport copy of the deceased person.
• Original passport of the deceased (for cancellation in case the deceased was an Indian passport holder), Original OCI/PIO card (for cancellation if the deceased had obtained any of these cards).
• Cremation Certificate (of the deceased) in original and photocopy
• Certificate from the Funeral Director/ Undertaker confirming that the urn contains ashes/ mortal remains of the deceased person indicating name, age, date, time and cause of death of the deceased. Contents of the package must be mentioned in the Certificate from the Funeral Director/ Undertaker.

  General Checklist: ASHES Certificate

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

Please Note:

• Original documents provided will have to be submitted along with the photocopies, the same shall be returned to the applicants once the process is over.
• The above are mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, on case to case basis.

	Miscellaneous Application Form
	Death Registration Form

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

A Non Acquisition Certificate is a confirmation that the applicant has not acquired Indian nationality, issued by a specific office of the competent authority, in which the application has been submitted.

The fee in the table is inclusive of the £2 Consular Surcharge.

Charges for an affidavit are extra (£19.00 per affidavit)

Payment Instructions:

• At the application centre by Debit Card
• At the application centre in Cash

Other Payment modes

Fees can be paid by Banker’s Draft /Postal Order, in favour of ‘’VF Services UK Ltd’’

Please Note: All fees once tendered are non–refundable.

1. Miscellaneous services form to be filled by both the parents individually with their recent photograph (50mmx50mm) of each parent. Please click here
2. Application form for Non-Acquisition of Nationality Certificate with full particulars of Child, Father and Mother duly filled in. Please click here
3. Original Birth Registration Certificate issued from UK Registrar Office & photocopy
4. 4. Valid original passports of both parents & photocopies of the first (Bio Page) and last page (address page) of both passports.
   1. At least one parent’s passport must be valid to apply for NAC.
   2. If one parent’s passport is valid and another parent’s passport is not valid but a copy of the expired passport must be submitted.
   3. If any one parent or both parents does/do not has/have physical passport/s for verification but has/have only copy/copies of passport/s  affidavit to be submitted  for the passport with the Home Office or Lost (Affidavit fee-£17.00+£2.00). Please click here for affidavit
   4. If both parents passports lost/not traceable, no service will be provided.
   5. In case of Single parent/divorce/court case for custody of child or desertion of one parent – Please click here for affidavit /declaration format (Affidavit Fee £17) .
5. Original Marriage Certificate and photocopy
   1. In case no marriage Certificate available or the child born out of wedlock – Please click here for affidavit /declaration format(Affidavit Fee £17).
6. Original Address proof & photocopies (any Utility bill (Council Tax/Electricity/Water/Gas Bill/Driving license).

  General Checklist: Non Acquisition Certificate.

	Miscellaneous Application Form
	Application for Non Acquisition form
	Declaration by minor child’s parent for issuance of NAC – in absence of a parent’s consent
	Affidavit for Lost Indian passport/Passport with home office

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.

Birth registration of minor child eligible for Indian nationality U/S 4(1) of the Citizenship Act 1955:

For a child born in the UK to be registered as an Indian citizen, the application is to be made online. For detailed information, applicants are requested to visit the website of Ministry of Home Affairs at web link: http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in

After filling-in the application online, the hard copy (printout) of the online application needs to be signed by the parents and the signed application form needs to be submitted at the VFS Global Services Centre, Goswell Road or Hounslow, London (or at VFS Global Services Centre in Birmingham and Edinburgh if the applicant (s) reside within the consular jurisdiction of CGI, Birmingham or CGI, Edinburgh) along with other prescribed documents in original, a self-attested photocopy set of prescribed documents and the prescribed fee. For this service, applicants have to apply in Person only.

All the applicants are requested to include the service fee of £7.44 per application while organising their payments.

Procedure for submitting online application:

Please follow this link to access the online application for Birth Registration. https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/

The applicant shall select the option “Registration birth of a minor child at an Indian Consulate under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955”

Click 'Apply Online' button to fill up the form.

Each online application form is meant for one person only. A separate application has to be filed for each case.

The online form should be filled in Block/Capital letters. vi. Furnish information exactly in the manner asked for in the forms, especially the name of the child (exactly as per birth certificate first name followed by surname) and names of the parents, as per entries in their passport. First Given name then Middle name (if mentioned in passport) followed by Surname.

Applicants are required to verify the application details before submitting the online application.

Once the online application form is submitted by the applicant, further modifications are not allowed. Hence applicants are requested to check and validate the details before submitting the online application form.

After filing all the details in the online application form, the form is saved.

As soon as the form is submitted, the MHA (The Ministry of Home Affairs) File number will be generated automatically and will appear on the screen as an acknowledgement. The applicants are advised to keep the MHA File Number for further correspondence and online status tracking.

Applicants have to upload the prescribed supporting documents. Upload all documents like birth certificate, both the parents’ passports (fist two and last two pages) and Marriage certificate. (Please make sure that you upload a clear copy of the document which are visible and then click the Print application tab from the main menu.

After clicking on the Print application tab from the main menu, the applicant has to enter his/her MHA File Number as an identity to access the submitted application. A PDF application form shall be displayed with an option of pasting the applicant's recent passport size photograph. A recent passport size photograph of the applicant is to be affixed on each form in the prescribed space. The photograph to be affixed on the application should be of square shape of size 35*35 mm (with 80% coverage by face). It should have a light colour background (not white) without a border with a front view of the child’s head and shoulders showing the full face in the middle of the photograph. It should not be stapled and should not have any signature. Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause a delay in processing the applications.

The applicant shall take the printout of the application submitted. Parents are required to put their Signatures/Thumb Impressions (left for male and right for female) at the designated signature box.

* A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered a minor. Parents / legal guardians of the child must sign in the column prescribed for them in the form.

After submission of the application online, the applicants are required to submit the hard copy of the online application form duly signed by the applicants in the space provided for signature and other supporting documents (as listed below) in original along with self-attested photocopy of the original documents at the Consular Counter of the VFS Global Services Centre.The original documents shall be returned to the applicant immediately after verification at the Consular Counter of the VFS Global Services Centre.. Part II of the online application form contains a declaration form. Based on information filled up in Part I, the system itself generates Part II. The parent whose name appears in Part II of the online application form is required to submit the application in person at the VFS Global Services Centre and sign the MHA application in person (in Part II of the online application form) at the VFS Global Services Centre. Note: Declarant whose name appeared in Part II of the MHA form has to come in person and sign.

Documents to be annexed with the duly completed online application form:

1. Online appointment for Consular Service: Applicant needs to take an appointment for submission of application from https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/appointment_home/ - online appointment system for Consular Services.

2. Declaration Form (Joint Declaration Form - see forms for Consular services) dully filled in and signed by the parents with one passport size photograph affixed on the top (for Declaration Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’). Please do not miss

   Declaration form.

   Please Note:

   A declaration form duly filled in and affixed both parents’ passport size photograph on the top is must for applying.

3. Original Passport of both the parents and self-attested copy of the passports.:

   In case of Indian Passport Holders: Valid passport in original of both parents and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any).

   In case one of the Parents holds a Foreign Passport: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the passport holder.

4. Full version Birth Certificate (i.e. Certified copy of an entry Pursuant to the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953, which contains the name of the child and names of the parents) of the child issued by the competent UK authorities.

5. Certificate of Indian citizenship of parent (s) if the Indian parent (s) has/have acquired Indian citizenship by registration/naturalization.
6. Original Marriage Certificate of the parents issued by the registrar of the Marriage of the concerned ward/ area/city/district/state and copy.
7. Proof of Residence: UK addresses Proof.
8. Visa Status: Copy of passport page/UK Residence Permit Card (BRP card) showing the Valid visa status should be enclosed.

If the application is made within one year of birth of a child as per the above-mentioned process and subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines, the High Commission shall register the birth of the child as an Indian citizen and issue the Birth Registration Certificate. In cases, where applications are made after one year of birth of the child, the process is the same. However, in such cases, a notarized affidavit or an affidavit attested by the Consular Officer of the High Commission from the parents stating the reason (s) for not registering the birth of the child at the High Commission within one year of birth of the child is also required to be submitted. Form for over one year child. (Please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Service’)

If the minor child is over one year, both parents jointly have to affidavit for over one year child, additional Fee £17.00 Plus VFS Service Charge will be charged for an affidavit ( both parents signatures required on the Affidavit form).

  General Checklist : Birth Registration.

Processing Time: Minimum, 3 to 5 working days (excluding the date of submission of application and date of dispatch of original and processed documents) subject to the application being complete in all respects.

The name of the father and the mother entered in the Birth Certificate of the child should match with the names appearing in their passports. In case of any discrepancy/some difference in names, an observation in this regard is required to be made from the concerned Birth Registrar’s office.

Names of the parents must be filled in the online MHA application form exactly as per names in the passport (name, middle name (if any in the passport) and followed by surname).

The documents (as specified in Para 4 & 5 above and as applicable in individual cases) are mandatory requirements. The applicant (s) may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application and documents at the Consular counter of VFSGlobal Services, on a case-to-case basis.

Applicants are advised to check that all fields in the online application form are filled in and prescribed documents are uploaded in conformity with instructions contained in the website of Ministry of Home Affairs at web link: http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in . In case any deficiency is noticed by the High Commission in the online application form and uploading of documents, the applicants would be required to fill up new application form rectifying the deficiency and submit the same at the Consular Section of the High Commission.

Website:  hcilondon.gov.in  >  Consular Service > Consular children eligible for Indian nationality>procedure for submitting online application > 3 (ii) The applicant after accessing the abovementioned website shall select the option “Registration of birth of a minor child at an Indian Consulate under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955”

(i) Go to Ministry of Home Affairs website by typing in the address of web browser: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/>Registration of birth of a minor child at an Indian Consulate Under section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955

	Affidavit Over a Year
	Joint Declaration for Birth Registration
	Marriage Affidavit Not Registered
	Marriage Affidavit with Names on ppt

Documents once approved & ready will be delivered by Post/Courier. A secured courier service is available at the VFS application centres.