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OCI – Signature for Minors

Do I need thumbprint or signature for my minor child’s OCI application?

A lot of times we get asked the question, for the OCI minor application, if my child is below five years, should they put his/her left thumbprint or right thumbprint?

As per Indian Consulate, the following are the guidelines to be followed for minor applicants below 5 years.

• For child of 5 years and above, signature/name of the minor child should be in the signature box under their photo on the first page of the OCI Application Form.
• Uploaded Signature/Thumb impression must be legible on plain white background.
• For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child should be in the signature box under their photo using only a BLACK or BLUE inkpad.
• Parents cannot sign on behalf of the child under any circumstances on the PART A of the OCI Application Form.
• Minors must sign/place thumb impression under PART B of the OCI Application form.
• Wherever parent’s sign, the signature must match with the passport signature.

NOTE – If the signature is OUTSIDE of the boxes provided, the application will be REJECTED. If the thumbprint/signature is not clear after it is uploaded online, it needs to be uploaded again or minor has to sign in the application form.

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