Note: Please print out a copy of this checklist, Sign and submit the same along with your
application.
C/AUS/IND/12 3 19/06/2023
In case of New Zealand residents, Medicare card copy (Attested by JP or Notary) will be
accepted as an alternate to Visa Status requirement.
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
Additional Documents for Minor Applicants (Below 18 years of age):
Photocopy of Birth certificate of minor applicants (Attested by JP or Notary)
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
(If the Birth Certificate is issued in a foreign country (other than India & Australia), the
same has to be attested by the Embassy/ Consulate of the country concerned)
Both parents Current Passport Bio Page copy (Attested by JP or Notary)
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
The OCI Application form for Minor can be signed by either of the parents or the parent
to whom the legal custody of the minor has been granted or by the legal guardian of such
minor".
At least one Parent is required to Provide Proof of Indian Origin (See Proof of Indian
origin list above)
Custody papers from court in case of single /separated parent (Attested by JP or Notary)
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
Indian Passport Law does not permit Dual Citizenship; therefore all Indian Nationals obtaining/
obtained a Foreign Citizenship must renounce their Indian Citizenship:
If your Indian passport is officially cancelled, provide a photocopy of the bio page [page
with photo and passport details], Last page [page with parents name] and Cancellation
stamp page.
If your Indian Passport is not officially cancelled, submit the original Indian Passport for
cancellation along with One Photograph (2”x2” size), Copy of Australian / Foreign
Passport, Citizenship Certificate, Online Application Form and Form XXII & more
information available at https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-
pager/india/australia/passport-services/English/index.html
• Download and print the online filled form.(Register on the website
(https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/) and create your User Id for filling an
online application form)
Note: Renunciation and Surrender of Indian passport application will be
processed separately.
If your Indian Passport is lost and not in your possession, submit a statutory declaration
attested by a JP or Notary with details on the reason for the passport not being in your
possession along with “Form XXII”. Download forms at https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-
pager/india/australia/passport-services/English/index.html
If you’re Australian/ Foreign passport has different name from the Indian passport,
kindly provide change of name certificate from competent authority Attested by JP or
Notary or submit Statutory Declaration Attested by JP or Notary mentioning that you
have your name changed after the Indian passport was issued.
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
If applicant’s appearance is different from that of Indian passport - Statutory Declaration
for change of appearance Attested by JP or Notary is required.
(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW
notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
High Commission or Consulate General of India may seek more information or
documents if necessary to process the application.