Step-by-step guide to booking a VFS Global appointment for an OCI card in Australia. Create an account on the VFS portal, select your nearest consular center, choose OCI service, pick a date and time, enter passport details, and pay the ICSE fee online. Bring original documents and expect biometric enrollment at your appointment.
Applying for an OCI card from Australia is exactly how to book your VFS appointment step by step. First, go to the official VFS Global India Australia website and select book an appointment, then click book now. Sign in with your VFS account or create a new account if you are a first-time user. Now select the Indian Council application center that serves your residential jurisdiction. Australia currently has centers in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Under appointment category, choose OCI services and then select OCI application. Check the available dates And choose your preferred slot. Enter your application details exactly as they appear on your current passport, and this is very important, including your name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, phone number, and email. Review your center services, applicant details, date, and time carefully. Then pay the applicable ICSE service fee online. Payment is mandatory to complete the appointment booking. Once payment is successful, save your appointment confirmation and payment receipt. You will need them when you visit the center. And remember, OC applicants must attend. In person, and biometric enrollment is mandatory. So carry your appointment confirmation and all required original documents. Planning your OCI from Australia? Comment OCI Australia if you want the document checklist and follow us for more step-by-step OCI updates.
How to Apply for OCI Card from Australia 2026 | Full Step-by-Step Process (Portal + VFS)
