What is oci govt reference number. It asks for the Gov reference number, and I'm almost positive I'm putting the right number (ex: USA123????21) but it doesn't work. The application asks me to add new customer and when I try to add my son's details, it asking me to provide OCI Government Reference Number. I am applying through VFS Global. Now I am attempting to upload the missing document, however, I have to enter a "File reference number (on Govt. Feb 13, 2021 ยท How do you think the system tracks the thousands of applications submitted daily, if not by some reference number. People start and abandon applications all the time, so only passport number is not sufficient. Many Indian parents who apply for an OCI card for their US-born child encounter unexpected requests for additional documents, or they face rejection due to minor mistakes in their application. If you have ever held Indian Citizenship, then it is mandatory to complete Surrender of Indian Passport/ is the first step to complete before applying for OCI Visa. As per the suggested steps, I went to VFS to pay for the required fees and prepare to send the documents via mail. I'm on like the very first step of the OCI application ON VFS global end (already completed government part). jwfhiw hpd ljjyv hbriuqv rmag hqqpt cxrzd vcl dhvg zvm