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title: "OCI/PIO and Long-Term Visa Services"
date: 2025-06-16
author: "IndiaLaw LLP"
url: https://www.indialaw.in/expertise/immigration-law/oci-pio-and-long-term-visa-services/
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# OCI/PIO and Long-Term Visa Services

## OCI, PIO, and Long-Term Visa Services Law Firm in India for NRIs

- OCI Card Applications: Assistance with filing and processing of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, including eligibility review and document handling.
- PIO and Long-Term Visa Support: Guidance for Persons of Indian Origin and foreign nationals seeking long-duration visas to India.

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### FAQs

#### What do OCI/PIO and long-term visa services cover in practice?

These services encompass eligibility assessment, application preparation, and processing of Overseas Citizenship of India cards, PIO cardholders’ transitions to OCI status, and long-duration visa applications for foreign nationals with ties to India. Document verification and liaison with consular offices are included.

#### When should someone begin the OCI or long-term visa application process?

Ideally, begin at least three to four months before any planned travel or relocation. Processing times at Indian missions vary widely. Early filing allows time to address discrepancies in civil documents, name changes, or renunciation certificate delays that commonly stall applications.

#### Which Indian law and authority governs OCI and long-term visa issuance?

OCI is governed by Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, read with the Citizenship Rules, 2009. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration administer the scheme. Long-term visas fall under the Foreigners Act, 1946 and visa policy guidelines issued by MHA.

#### How long does OCI card processing typically take and what drives delays?

Standard processing at Indian consulates takes four to eight weeks, though delays of twelve weeks or more are common during peak periods. Key delay drivers include incomplete supporting documents, mismatched names across records, and pending police verification for certain applicant categories.

#### What documents are needed to file an OCI application?

Core documents include a valid foreign passport, proof of Indian origin (birth certificate, parent or grandparent’s Indian passport), renunciation or surrender certificate, marriage certificate if claiming through a spouse, and passport-size photographs meeting ICAO specifications.

#### What common mistakes cause OCI or long-term visa applications to be rejected?

Frequent errors include submitting documents with inconsistent name spellings, failing to disclose prior Indian passport details, not obtaining a surrender certificate before applying, and uploading photos that do not meet prescribed specifications. Each rejection resets processing timelines entirely.

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## General Contact

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### 1. Mumbai — Registered Office & Head Office (Apeejay Chambers)

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| **Address** | Apeejay Chambers, Ground Floor, Wallace Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-6924-7400](tel:02269247400) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate · IP |
| **Notes** | The HQ. 5 partners based here. Handles PAN-India litigation, arbitration, corporate, banking, IP and real estate practice. Largest team across all offices. |

### 2. Mumbai — Non-Litigation Office (Excelsior, Fort)

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| **Address** | 4th Floor, New Excelsior Theatre Pvt. Ltd., Amrit Keshav Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-697-40500](tel:022-697-40500) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Non-litigation only — consultations, negotiations, transactional work |
| **Notes** | Opened 2024. Litigation and arbitration remain at the Apeejay Chambers head office. |

### 3. Delhi

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| **Address** | Flat No. 1107 & 1108, Prakashdeep Building, Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/delhi/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | 3 partners based here. Located near the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court and other appellate bodies. |

### 4. Kolkata

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| **Address** | Centre Point Building, Room No. 214, 2nd Floor, Premises No. 21, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Opp. Great Eastern Hotel, P.S. Hare Street, Kolkata – 700 001, West Bengal |
| **Phone** | [+91 33 4813 1001](tel:+913348131001) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/kolkata/ |
| **Practice focus** | Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Commercial & Civil Litigation · Arbitration · Banking Litigation · Real Estate · Labour & Employment · Consumer |
| **Notes** | Advises banks, NBFCs, MSMEs and corporates on transactions and dispute resolution. Works in close coordination with the Mumbai HO. |

### 5. Chennai

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| **Address** | GF-A, 19 Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/chennai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Full-fledged office with experienced legal team. Supported by Mumbai HO. |

### 6. Bengaluru (Bangalore)

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| **Address** | INDIALAW LLP, No. 7 Chinnaswamy Mudaliar Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore – 560 051 |
| **Phone** | [080-4167-2444](tel:08041672444) |
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| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/bengaluru/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate · Family Laws · Labour |
| **Notes** | Located near Bangalore High Court. Handles corporate, commercial, banking and matrimonial disputes. |

### 7. Hyderabad

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| **Address** | 403, 4th Floor, Sanatana Ecstasy Building, beside Tanishq Show Room, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad – 500 029, Telangana |
| **Phone** | [040-6666-5166](tel:04066665166) |
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| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/hyderabad/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Banking · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Particularly well known for complex banking matters and real estate transactions. |

### 8. Cochin (Kochi)

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| **Address** | Second Floor, Pulikkal Building, K.K. Padmanabhan Road, Ernakulam North – 682 018, Kerala |
| **Phone** | [0484-3583961](tel:04843583961) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/cochin/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Commercial disputes, property litigation, financial-claim arbitrations and real estate transactions. |

### 9. Noida (NCR)

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| **Address** | No. 16 & 17, Silver Offices, 17th Floor, Wave One, Sector 18, Noida – 201 301 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/noida/ |
| **Practice focus** | Aviation · Insurance · Mergers & Acquisitions · Corporate |
| **Office head** | **Mr. Dinesh Gupta** (joined August 2025 to lead and expand the corporate practice) |
| **Notes** | Newest office. Sector-focused on highly regulated industries serving NCR-based clients. |

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## Quick-Dial Phone List

| Office | Phone |
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| Mumbai HO (Apeejay) | 022-6924-7400 |
| Mumbai Excelsior | 022-697-40500 |
| Kolkata | +91 33 4813 1001 |
| Bengaluru | 080-4167-2444 |
| Hyderabad | 040-6666-5166 |
| Cochin | 0484-3583961 |
| **General / Marketing line** | **+91 836-9995919** |

Delhi, Chennai and Noida route through the general number.

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