OCI - Change in Nationality (Conversion)

    1. Photocopy of citizenship certificate certified by a Justice of Peace (not a doctor, layer or pharmacist etc). You can find a list of JPs at the link contained below.

    2. If your spouse name was not in your previous OCI card, then photocopy of marriage certificate certified by JP

    3. If your address has changed from the previous OCI card then, proof of address (e.g. utility bill or Driver’s licence certified by JP)

    4. Original previous foreign passport and current Australian passport

    5. Original OCI card

    6. If married, photocopy of spouse passport

    7. If name has changed, then photocopy of name change certificate, ceritifed by JP

    8. Bring family member’s OCI card (if any).

    9. If aplicant is minor (under 18), completed form found below that is also attested by a Justice of Peace (JP). Both parents need to sign affidavit in front of JP. See download form button below

  • Amarjit Shah Singh fee: $95 per application where physically present. $150 per application if application completed remotely (e.g. through emails).

    VFS Global fee: $73.49

    Photo 2” x 2” inch fee (if required): $15

  • 6 - 8 weeks

Justice of Peace
9. Download form

In person application only.

We will prepare the application for you however you will need to submit the completed application to VFS Global yourself or through your authorised representative.

Note: VFS Perth currently accept applications via post or in person by booking an appointment. No walk-ins are available at VFS Perth.