Photo non-compliance — wrong size, head ratio, or background.
We fix · We verify your photo against VFS specs before you submit.
For the Indian diaspora in the US
Error-free OCI applications in 15 minutes.
We guide you through VFS Global, OCR your documents, check photo compliance, and hand you a foolproof package to print, notarize, and mail. No more rejections over a wrong margin.
No spam. We'll only email you when it's ready.
- Bank-grade encryption
- Refund if VFS rejects on a clerical error
- Built by ex-applicants who got rejected 3×
- Not affiliated with VFS or the Indian government
Readiness checklive
Application file
RAJ_KUMAR_OCI.pdf
- Name matches old Indian passport
- Photo: white background, head 50–69%
- Routed to Consulate of San Francisco
- Notarization checklist generated
Est. mailing time · 2 days · USPS Priority
Why applications get rejected
Three quiet mistakes account for most rejections.
Name mismatch with your old Indian passport.
We fix · We OCR both passports and flag every character difference.
Mailed to the wrong consular jurisdiction.
We fix · We auto-route based on your US state of residence.
How it works
Three steps. About fifteen minutes.
- 01
60-second eligibility screener
Tell us your category and current passport. We confirm you qualify before you spend a minute on paperwork.
- 02
Upload, we OCR and verify
Drop in your passports and photo. We extract every field, cross-check, and flag mismatches before VFS does.
- 03
Print, notarize, mail
Get a stapling order, notarization checklist, and pre-addressed envelope to your assigned consulate.
Who it's for
Built around the four most common cases.
Naturalized US citizen
Renewing after a new US passport
US-born minor children
Foreign spouse of an OCI/Indian citizen
FAQ
The questions everyone asks first.
Do you submit on my behalf?
No. We prepare a complete, verified package — you mail it. Only the applicant or their legal guardian can submit.
Is this affiliated with VFS or the Indian government?
No. OCI Buddy is an independent preparation service. We are not affiliated with VFS Global, the Consulate, or the Government of India.
What does it cost?
Early access pricing is TBD. Waitlist members get 50% off the first 500 applications.
How is my data handled?
Encrypted at rest, deleted on request, never shared or sold. You own your documents.
What if VFS still rejects me?
If VFS rejects on a clerical error our system should have caught, we refund your fee.
When does it launch?
Closed beta in Q2, broader access in Q3. Waitlist members get in first.
Waitlist
Be first when we open the beta.
Join early. Get 50% off your first application.