An individual who needs a Life Certificate for the purpose of drawing pension in India (or if an individual is required to produce Life Certificate before authorities in India for any other purpose) may apply for this service. For this service, applicants have to apply in person.

Requirements:

        i.            Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’).

      ii.             

                              1.            In case of Indian Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page(s) containing Passport Officer’s observation(s), if any.

                              2.            In case of Foreign Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of the passport pages containing personal particulars.

    iii.            Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or lease deed (of house) etc. where the applicant’s address is clearly mentioned, should be provided, OR Uittreksel from Gemeente where applicant’s address in the Netherlands is clearly mentioned should be provided.

    iv.            Visa Status: Copy of passport page/Dutch Residence Permit Card of the applicant showing the visa status should be enclosed.

      v.            Original Pension Book plus a photocopy should be provided (if the Life Certificate is required for pension purpose).

Fee: For pension purpose – Gratis.  For other than pension purposes, the fee is €25.00. Payable by debit card (PIN). Cash is accepted as an exception if exact amount is tendered.

Processing Time: Normally, Same Day/Next Working Day subject to documentation being in order.

Note: Apart from the general mandatory requirements mentioned above, applicant may be advised to submit additional documents, after scrutiny, on case to case basis.