Can I travel while OCI is in process?

OCI Card applicants must now remain in India or any third country for six months continuously and cannot travel internationally until the OCI Card application is submitted.

Can you travel to India while OCI is in process?

As per the latest guidelines, all OCI card holders (with valid reason) holding US Passport are permitted to enter India.

How long does OCI take to process?

Your OCI card processing time will be 5 to 6 weeks. Check more information about the OCI card processing time.

Can you travel without OCI card?

People of Indian origin and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.

Can I travel with OCI with new passport?

The requirement of carrying old and new passports, along with the OCI card, has been done away with. Henceforth, an OCI cardholder traveling on the strength of existing OCI card bearing old passport number is not required to carry the old passport. However, carrying the new (current) passport is mandatory.

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Can I travel to India if my OCI is not renewed?

The reissuance of an OCI card, which is otherwise a mandatory requirement for OCI cardholders on renewal of their passports, is relaxed till December 31, 2022. Without worrying about the mandatory reissuance of OCI cards, foreign citizens of Indian origin can travel to and from India through 2022.

Can OCI have Aadhar card?

Aadhaar Card enrollment is presently available to residents in India. OCI Cardholders who stay in India for a long time (over 182 days in twelve months immediately preceding the date of application for enrolment) and have an Indian address can also enroll for Aadhaar Card in India.

Can I buy property in India with OCI?

A: OCI card holders can purchase residential and commercial properties in India. But they are not permitted to purchase agricultural land, including farmland or any kind of plantation property.

Can I travel to India with less than 6 months on my passport with OCI?

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced few month back that all OCI card-holders intending to visit India for any purpose, except on a Tourist Visa, are permitted to travel.

How long can a US citizen stay in India with OCI card?

An OCI card holder does not need a visa to live or work in India. An OCI card holder can stay in India for life time. It is important for an OCI card holder to ensure that they hold valid passports from their home country.

What happens after OCI is processed?

After the OCI card is received by Consulate in the applicant's jurisdiction, he or she is required to send the original US passport. Once the passport is received by VFS Global center, the processing will resume. Three days are required to send the US passport to the Consulate for a match up.

What does OCI status processed mean?

Processed- The OCI card has been granted and the card is awaited. Dispatched- The OCI card has been dispatched to the Mission. It is usually 10-15 working days from the date of dispatch for the OCI card to be ready for collection at the Mission.

How long does it take for OCI Acknowledgement?

Normal processing time for an OCI Registration as well as OCI Miscellaneous Services is 45-50 days from the date of acknowledgement of the application by the Consulate.

Can I travel to India right now?

Yes. Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas.

What are the new OCI rules?

OCI Card Reissue Guidelines

(i) OCI cardholder is required to upload ONLINE a copy of the new passport and a recent photo (not more than 30 days old) each time a new passport is issued. The uploading of these documents may be done within three months of receipt of the new passport.

Can OCI holder live permanently in India?

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin and their spouses which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely.

Is OCI card for lifetime?

The OCI card is a lifelong visa available for citizens of Indian origin. Once you get it, you will obtain all the rights any resident in India has. You can live and work in India. The OCI card is valid for 10 years after issued and it allows Multiple Entry to the country.

Does OCI pay tax India?

Yes, the Overseas Citizens of India or OCI who are living in India for more than 182 days have to file Income Tax File return in India and pay tax accordingly. A person who earns in India is bound to pay tax to the government irrespective of his status of residence, citizenship or motive to stay here.

Can OCI have bank account in India?

Since OCI cardholders are working and receiving their income within the territory of India, these individuals are allowed to open special bank accounts in Indian Bank branches.

Can OCI get PAN card?

Well, yes. There are certain situations under which an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) can acquire a PAN card. These scenarios are: If the non-resident Indian or Overseas Citizen of India is earning taxable income in India.

Can OCI get voter ID?

The OCI is not entitled to vote, be a member of Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council or Parliament, cannot hold constitutional posts such as President, Vice President, Judge of Supreme Court or High Court etc. and he/she cannot normally hold employment in the Government.

Can OCI buy property in India without Aadhar card?

As per rule 114C, it is not compulsory for an NRI/PIO to have an Aadhar card for Buying/selling his/her property in India.

Is NRI for Aadhar card illegal?

YES. An NRI (whether minor or adult) with a valid Indian Passport can apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar Kendra. If your passport has the name of your spouse, then it can be used as Proof of Address for them. If spouse is NRI - valid Indian passport of the applicant is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI).

Can OCI be renewed online?

This is a completely online process. Records will be updated in 40-50 days and applicants will receive a System Generated Email about successful updation of their OCI Records. OCI cardholder are then use their current Passport and same OCI card for their future travel to/from India.

Are OCI cards printed in India?

Presently, OCI cards are being printed in India.