Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the online application form on Govt of India's web portal (Indian Citizenship Online Portal). Please note that the form can be filled only online, and no further modifications are possible. Thus, filing of wrong and incorrect detail may cause rejection / cancellation of application at any stage.
3. Book your appointment online at SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the SGIVS ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
4. Ensure that you have all documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
5. Visit the SGIVS ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
6. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
7. Submit your application and deposit your fees at SGIVS ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
8. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your processed document delivered to your doorstep!
9. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online. 
10. Please Note:
    • Applicant needs to submit a copy (FORM XXII) in PDF format at SGIVS ICAC in person. Applicant's details must be vouched by another Indian national on Form XXII who is not a family member of the applicant. Copy of witness’ passport must be provided and presence of witness is not mandatory.
    • Signing of form XXII and submission of the application must be done in person at SGIVS ICAC
    • In case applicant’s last Indian passport is with Oman authorities, the applicant should contact the concerned Oman authorities to provide the applicant with their passport. If the same had been forwarded to the Embassy or an Indian Consulate, the respective Indian Embassy should be contacted to get back the last Indian passport. The Applicant has to submit physical copy of their passport along with the above mentioned two documents.

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

How to apply at a glance

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit SGIVS ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Collect your processed document(s).

Document Checklist

• Current Passport in original with photocopy of the first, last, and address page and any other endorsement pages and existing visa / visa page with additional booklets, if any, also to be produced.
• Photocopy of valid ID card / residence card (Original to be produced for verification).
• Print and enclose a duly filled checklist. Click here to download.

Fees Details