Find details on Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) scheme by MEA. Information is available on registration for Overseas Citizenship, rights, instructions and procedures of the scheme, facilities and benefits provided by the Ministry etc. Notifications regarding registration for OCI are also available.
Non-Resident Indians
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Scheme on Overseas Citizenship by MEA
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Scholarship programme for diaspora children
Get information on Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Details are available on the scholarship money for students under courses like Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism, Hotel Management, Animal Husbandry etc. Information on how to apply for the scholarship scheme is provided. Application form and information booklet of SPDC is also available.
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Direct Admission of Students Abroad Scheme by Ministry of Education
Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme by Ministry of Education is meant for Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to take direct admission in Central Engineering institutions (other than IITs). Get information about various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses offered by various institutes. Users can get the list of institutes, admission procedure, eligibility, etc. Links of brochure, online services, FAQs, presentation, etc. are also available.
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Website of Embassy of India, Manila
The Embassy of India is located at 2190 Paraiso Street, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City. The Embassy and the Ambassador's residence (located at North Forbes Park) are Government of India properties purchased in 1981 and 1979 respectively.
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Form FC-2 for seeking prior permission of Govt to accept foreign hospitality
The Form FC-2 can be used by applicant for seeking a prior permission of the Central Government to accept foreign hospitality availed in case of emergent medical aid situation.
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Website of Joint Commissioner of Customs of Indira Gandhi International Airport
Detailed Information is available about the Joint Commissioner of Customs of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Users can get information related to the customs, airlines, crew, etc. Information pertaining to custom duty for travellers while travelling to India and out of the country is provided. Customs rules for diplomats are also provided. Information related to custom rules for...
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Website of EDCIL India Limited
The Educational Consultants India Ltd. (EDCIL) under Department of Higher Education aims to provide relevant information to the international student community about educational opportunities available in India. Information is provided on the Indian education system, admission procedure, career options and course options. Details of students placement services, associated institutions and...
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Information for foreign students by Educational Consultants India Limited
Information for foreign students is provided by Educational Consultant India Ltd. (EdCIL) under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Users can access information on student visa and list of Indian Embassies abroad. Information related to procedures like departure from home country, arrival in India, joining formalities, accommodation and departure from India is also provided.
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Form for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
The Application form for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) under section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 is available. This form is made available by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Application form for Visa related services
Users can find the application form for India Visa relates services. The form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs. Applicants must read the form and instructions carefully as mentioned in the form.
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Application form for grant/renewal of PIO Card
Users can find the application form for grant or renewal of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Card. This form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs. Applicants must read the instructions and then fill up the form as per the instructions.
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Website of Embassy of India in Mongolia
The Embassy of India in Mongolia is situated at a prestigious location in the Sukhbaatar district of Ulaanbaatar not far from the Selbe River. The Embassy is functioning from one of the city’s landmark buildings. Users can find information on the Indian Ambassador, former Ambassadors, officials, India-Mongolia bilateral relations etc. Details of services for visa, passport, POI/OCI cards,...
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Ministry of External Affairs E-Book
External Affairs Ministry has released its E-Book which includes information on various summits and engagements undertaken by this Ministry in the recent time. Users can find information on foreign affairs, India's relationship with neighbours and other countries. Detailed information on foreign affairs related to various sectors such as education, defence, infrastructure, etc. is available in...
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Information on Indian Community Welfare Fund by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Users can get details about Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Information is available on fund’s onsite welfare services in most deserving cases like emergency medical care, providing air passage to stranded overseas Indians, boarding and lodging for distressed overseas Indian workers in domestic or household sectors and unskilled labourers, etc. Find...
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Information on Overseas Indian Youth Club
Find information on Overseas Indian Youth Club (OIYC), an initiative by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Details are available on mechanism of the club, its objective; its connection with Ministry’s other programmes such as Study India Programme (SIP), Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) etc. Names of countries where OIYC has been launched are also provided.
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Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians
Get detailed information on the Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians provided by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Users can access the information related to the functions of the council. Users can find detailed information on the meetings.
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Details of new initiatives by NRIs and PIOs
Find information about the new initiatives taken by the NRIs and PIOs organizations provided by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Users can access information on the SEVAK project. Users can find detailed information on The American Association of Physicians of India Origin (AAPI) and the main objectives of the organization to initiate SEVAK in rural areas of the country.
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Information on country specific Indian Diaspora
Indian diaspora is a geographically diversified, which is spread in more than 110 countries. Users can get detailed information on the Indian Diaspora with reference to different countries. One can get an idea about the concept of ‘New and Old’ Diaspora of India. The PDF format documents on the country specific Indian Diaspora are provided.