No, if the applicant has ever held citizenship of Pakistan or Bangladesh, they will not be eligible for OCI.
The Government of India has discontinued the process of issuing "Life Long Visa Stickers" for OCI cardholders. Instead, OCI applicants are now required to carry a valid OCI card along with their current foreign passport (endorsed on the OCI Booklet).
Yes, children below the age of 18 can apply for an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card if at least one of their parents already holds an OCI card or is eligible for OCI.
Yes, foreign nationals who are not otherwise eligible for OCI can get OCI if they are married to persons who are eligible for OCI.
EXCEPTIONS: OCI is not granted to individuals who, or whose parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents, are or were citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, or any other country specified by the Central Government through an official notification. Such individuals are not eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
Who can apply?
An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is a lifelong visa that allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to stay in India indefinitely. It offers various benefits, including visa-free travel and property ownership.
You can apply for an OCI card by filling out the OCI application form and submitting the required documents. The application process can be completed online.
OCI Miscellaneous Services are for existing OCI cardholders who need to update their personal details or obtain a new OCI booklet due to changes in their passport, among other reasons.
Kindly send us your passport number and your application reference number, we will happily update you about the status of your OCI Card Application.
The OCI application fees vary depending on the type of service required. Feel free to contact us for more information.
The processing time for an OCI application can vary, but it typically takes around 4-8 weeks. However, it may take longer in some cases, depending on various factors.
OCI registration includes services related to the issuance of new OCI cards, renewals, and miscellaneous services such as updating personal information.
Yes, you can update your OCI information online through our website. Be sure to fill out the OCI Miscellaneous Services form for the specific changes you require.
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