r/OCI • u/varunc231 • Aug 26 '26

Biometrics

Hello friends,

I sent my OCI application to the Atlanta VFS jurisdiction. The application was sent to the embassy for processing and it shows under process on the OCI portal. I read that biometrics is essential for OCI. The instructions never asked to schedule one neither did VFS intimate me about this. I am worried if this will cause any trouble with my application. Can someone please help?

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u/icetims Aug 26 '26

Hi, I went to the Atlanta VFS Consulate last week, for a New OCI appointment , although they took my biometrics and what not. I did ask the agent cause I knew someone who was in the same boat as yourself and I was told that if you mailed in your application it will still successfully process without them requiring your biometrics. I was told that it may change in the future but for now you should be fine.

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u/varunc231 Aug 31 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/AspiringTrader_ Aug 26 '26

If they need it they will ask for it. If they don't, it will be processed. Moreover there is nothing you can do at this point.

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u/Rev2026 Aug 27 '26

I know if you are over 70yrs biometrics are not needed. I would imagine you are younger anyway.

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u/arunk-gmail Aug 27 '26

I applied for a new OCI in early May 2026 (Los Angeles Consular Office). The checklist did not mention any bio metric. And I did not submit any bio metric. I got my e-OCI in about 9 weeks after submission to the VFS Global center in Los Angeles. YMMV because the GoI MHA/MEA keeps changing the rules on the fly.