Overview
The Life Certificate service provided by the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Thailand is crucial for Indian nationals living in Thailand who receive pensions from India.
The Life Certificate serves as official confirmation that the pensioner is still alive and entitled to continue receiving their pension. It is required by pension-issuing authorities in India such as the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), Pensioners’ Associations, or other government bodies to ensure uninterrupted disbursal of pension benefits.
ICAC facilitates the attestation of Life Certificates and Pension Papers by verifying the identity of the pensioner and the authenticity of the documents. This is an essential service to maintain and ensure the continuity of pension payments for Indian nationals residing abroad.
Documents Checklist
To apply for Life Certificate / Pension Papers Attestation from the ICAC, the following documents are required:
- Request Letter: A letter from the applicant requesting the Life Certificate or attestation of pension papers, specifying the purpose for which the attestation is required (e.g., for pension continuation, bank requirements, etc.).
- Duly filled Covering Letter
- Original Passport with Photocopy: The original passport of the applicant along with photocopies of all pages containing personal particulars and the current visa page.
- Photographs of the Applicant: Two passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 3.5 cm) of the applicant with a blue background (if required by the applicant’s bank or pension authorities).
- Life Certificate Signature: The applicant must sign the Life Certificate in front of a consular officer at the ICAC. The signature should be done in duplicate (two copies) for the embassy’s records.
- Original Pension Papers: The original pension-related papers, such as pension payment order, proof of pension receipt, or any other pension-related documents that need to be attested. Photocopies of these papers must also be provided.
