VFS vs Government Portal Which One Works #OCI #Hacks

15 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Pratibha Sharma. This content was uploaded by Pratibha Sharma. This is a YouTube video titled "VFS vs Government Portal Which One Works #OCI #Hacks" (posted 2026-06-15) featuring a single presenter giving an informational/tutorial segment on how to track an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card application. The presenter describes two tracking methods: VFS tracking (use the VFS website with application ID/reference number and date of birth to see document movement within VFS/consulate) and the OCI government portal (use the OCI services portal with OCI file number, passport number and CAPTCHA to see processing, approval, and card issuance). The video advises checking both portals for the most accurate update and invites viewers to comment "YouTube" to receive a link to a full step-by-step guide. Thumbnail and metadata indicate the video context is OCI/visa/NRI updates.

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Applied for an OCI card and wondering where to check your application status? Most applicants make this mistake. Here's— there are actually 2 ways to track your OCI application. First up is VFS tracking. Visit the VFS website, enter your application ID or reference number and date of birth. VFS tracking shows where your documents are in the VFS or the consulate process. Second is your OCI government tracking. Go to the OCI services portal, click on view application status and enter your OCI file number, passport number and the CAPTCHA. This portal shows you the actual processing status of your OCI card. Now here's an important part. VFS tracks document movements, whereas the OCI government portal tracks the approval and your card issuance. So for the most accurate update, always check both ways. And in case you want a complete step-by-step application of every OCI status, comment YouTube and we will send you the link of our full-fledged YouTube video guide on this. Till then, follow us for more OCI visa, passport, and NRI updates like this.