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General Instructions for OCI Services
The Consulate General of India, São Paulo renders Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) services only to applicants residing within its consular jurisdiction, which comprises the following States of Brazil:
São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Paraná
Santa Catarina
Rio Grande do Sul
Applicants residing in other States of Brazil are required to apply at the Embassy of India, Brasília.
Monday to Friday, except holidays (No prior appointment is required)
Submission of applications (in person): 0930 – 1200 hrs
Collection of OCI cards: 1500 – 1600 hrs
OCI applications must be filled online through the official OCI Services portal.
If you do not have an account register at ‘User Register’, select current nationality and complete the registration process.
If you already have an account, please login using your credentials.
Select the category of OCI application. Complete all sections of the application carefully. Ensure that all personal details match the passport and supporting documents.
Upload photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
After submission, a File Reference Number will be generated. This must be quoted in all future correspondence.
Ensure that all required supporting documents are uploaded online and also carried at the time of submission. Documents in Portuguese or any other language must be accompanied by an English translation.
Before printing, verify that the photograph and signature have been successfully uploaded.
Use a compatible browser (such as Chrome or Edge) while filling and printing the application.
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected without prior notice. No requests for reconsideration will be entertained.
OCI applications must be accompanied by the applicable OCI fee, ICWF charges (R$ 20), and courier (SEDEX) charges (R$ 70, if opting for return of OCI card by post).
All fees must be paid in advance through bank transfer or cash deposit into the Consulate’s designated bank accounts.
Please note that separate bank accounts are maintained for OCI fee and ICWF charges. Applicants must ensure that each fee is credited to the correct account only. Incorrect payments may lead to delays in processing.
For OCI Services Fee and Courier/Sedex Fee |
Banco Rendimento CONSULADO GERAL DA INDIA |
For payment of ICWF Charges only (R$ 20) |
Banco Rendimento |
Important:
Proof of payment (receipt/transfer confirmation) must be submitted at the time of application.
All fees are non-refundable, irrespective of the outcome of the application.
Applicants must ensure that, prior to submission of the application at the Consulate, they have mandatorily completed the online OCI application and uploaded the following on the OCI Services portal:
Recent colour photograph
Signature/thumb impression
All supporting documents, including:
Current passport copy (bio page)
Proof of Indian origin {Cancelled Indian passport (first & last page)}
Surrender Certificate
Address proof (India & Brazil)
Birth Certificate (for children of Indian citizens/OCI cardholders)
Marriage Certificate (for spouses of Indian citizens/OCI cardholders)
English translations of documents issued in Portuguese or any other foreign language
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected without prior notice.
Printed and signed OCI application form, with photograph affixed, along with all required documents, must be submitted in person at the Consulate. Submission by post/courier for application is not permitted.
All applicants are required to visit the Consulate in person to:
Submit their application
Complete mandatory biometric enrolment (fingerprints and photograph)
Applicants must ensure that:
All original documents are carried for verification
The application is complete in all respects prior to submission
Applications may be submitted at:
Consulate General of India, São Paulo
Avenida Paulista, 925 – 7th Floor
01311-100 – São Paulo – SP
Processing of OCI applications is subject to verification and clearance from authorities in India.
Applicants are advised that it takes a minimum of 45 days or more to receive OCI card.
Applicants can track the status of their OCI application online at: Track Application Status
OCI cards may be collected in person from the Consulate during 1500 – 1600 hrs.
Alternatively, applicants may opt to receive their OCI card by post (SEDEX). For this:
An additional R$ 70 must be paid
A self-addressed SEDEX envelope must be provided at the time of submission
OCI cards will be dispatched only after receipt and verification of the above.
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Last Updated: March 2026
