Visible identification marks (often requested in India visa and OCI applications) refer to any marks on the body that can help identify a person. This typically includes birthmarks, birthmarks in specific locations, scars, tattoos, moles, or other indelible features that are ordinarily visible. Key points to know:

• If you have a mark, describe it succinctly and specifically (e.g., “birthmark on left cheek, size ~1 cm,” or “tattoo on right forearm”). If you have multiple marks, mention the most distinctive ones.
• If you have no distinguishing marks, you can usually write NONE or NOT APPLICABLE as appropriate.
• Do not list marks that are not ordinarily visible or would be surprising to a verifier (e.g., internal scars, hidden body markings).

Practical tips:

• Be honest and precise. Vague or exaggerated descriptions can complicate verification.
• If the form allows, you can note a general description (e.g., “multiple small birthmarks on face”) and follow with a brief clarification if space permits.
• For minors or individuals without marks, default to indicating NONE or NA as required by the form.

If you’d like, share what you have on your form (the exact wording and the number of characters allowed, if any), and I can help craft a clear, appropriate entry.