How long is OCI card valid?

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.

Do we need to renew OCI card with new passport?

(ii) OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age.

Is OCI card permanent?

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.

How long can an OCI stay in India?

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.

How often do you have to renew OCI card?

Presently, the OCI card is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age, in view of biological changes in the face of the applicant.

When Do You Need To Renew or Update Your OCI Card ?

How do I know if my OCI is valid?

The applicant can verify the status of his/her application online by quoting the online Registration Number or File (or Acknowledgement) Number.

Can OCI buy property in India?

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.

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.

Is OCI dual citizenship?

It is reiterated that holding an OCI card in no way entitles its holders to claim the status of dual citizenship.

Is OCI same as NRI?

The NRI status can also be given to citizens who live abroad but have the roots connected to India whether through their parents or guardians. On the other hand, OCI cardholders are foreigners or citizens who want to work or to study within the Indian territory.

Can OCI holder get Aadhaar?

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.

What is the advantage of having OCI card?

Benefits: OCIs are entitled to a multipurpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country.

Can I travel with OCI on old passport?

OCI card re-issued once a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age, are given further time to do so by 31st December, 2022. 2. Such OCI Cardholders will be allowed to travel on the strength of their existing OCI Cards bearing old passport number and new passport.

How long does it take to renew OCI?

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

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.

Is OCI card holder a citizen of India?

Can a person registered as an OCI be granted Indian citizenship? Yes. As per the provisions of section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person who is registered as an OCI for 5 years and is residing in India for 1 year out of the above 5 years, is eligible to apply for Indian Citizenship.

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 OCI be Cancelled?

The provision under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act 1955, now provides for an individual to lose the OCI status if he or she “violates'' any of the provisions of Citizenship Act 1955, or the provisions of any other law as specified by the Union government.

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 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 take health insurance in India?

An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) can buy medical insurance in India as per the prevailing terms and conditions. You need to meet the requirements stated in section 6 of The Income Tax Act to be qualified as an NRI.

Can we renew OCI in India?

OCI cardholders are required to obtain a new card once after their passport is renewed for the first time after reaching the age of 20. OCI cardholders over 50 years of age no longer have to obtain a new card whenever they receive a new passport.

How do I transfer OCI to new passport?

Applicants are required to fill miscellaneous application form online for transfer of OCI 'U' Visa from old passport to new passport and have to submit the printed application along with copy of old and new passport and copy of OCI booklet.

Does India allow dual citizenship?

The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously.