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 holders travel to India right now 2021?

All OCI & PIO card holders (in any country) are allowed to travel to India. All existing visas, except electronic visas (e-Visa), Tourist Visa and Medical Visa, which remained suspended shall stand restored w.e.f. 21 October 2020.

Can we travel with OCI on old passport?

A: You will be allowed entry into India if you have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. You do not need to carry the old passport on which your "U” (OCI) Visa was stamped, if that happens to be different from your current passport.

Do I need to renew OCI card after 50?

Once you reach the age of 50, you must apply for OCI card renewal and have your visa re-issued. For those between the ages of 21 and 50, there are no mandatory requirements to get your card re-issued. Similarly, after the age of 50, it is not mandatory to renew your OCI card every time you get a new passport.

Do I need a new OCI if I change passport?

Most Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are no longer required to have their OCI cards re-issued each time they obtain a new passport.

New Rules

Do I have to renew my OCI when I renew my passport?

Re-issuance of OCI registration certificate is not mandatory each time a new passport is issued between 21-50 years of age. However, if the applicant wishes to obtain new set of OCI documents, he/she can apply for the same.

Does OCI have expiry date?

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.

How do I transfer OCI from old passport to new passport?

Apply under OCI Miscellaneous Service online at https://ociservices.gov.in/ Click on "Fill New Miscellaneous Application" Select option "Passport particulars updation" under “GRATIS” service. Upload photo, signature and passport document files. This entire process is done online.

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.

Can an OCI holder get 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.

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

A PIO cardholder is required to register with local Police authority for any stay exceeding 180 days in India on any single visit whereas an OCI card holder is exempted from registration with Police authority for any length of stay in India.

Is OCI dual citizenship?

The OCI is not actually a dual citizenship as the Indian constitution forbids dual nationality (Article 9). On 9 January 2015, the Person of Indian Origin Card scheme was withdrawn by the Government of India and was merged with the Overseas Citizen of India card scheme.

Can OCI travel to India now from USA?

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

What is the latest news about OCI card?

Further, on account of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in order to avoid inconvenience to OCI cardholders who are required to get their OCI cards reissued, it has been decided by Government of India to extend the timeline for re-issuance of OCI card from December 31, 2021 till December 31, 2022.

What is the latest news about OCI?

COVID-19: All visas, OCI cards for foreign nationals outside India remain suspended. All existing visas issued to nationals of any country who have not yet entered India, will remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted.

Can OCI holders 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.

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.

How long does it take to update OCI with new passport?

OCI Status Enquiry

Enter passport number and File reference number to check the status. It will take 2 to 4 weeks to get updated in the system.

How long will it take to renew OCI card?

Send by mail the physical application to the Application Center. The OCI card will get to you in 5 to 6 weeks.

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.

Will India ever allow dual citizenship?

Does India Allow Dual Citizenship? The Indian constitution does not have any provision regarding dual or multiple citizenships. Instead, an Indian can acquire a second passport of a chosen country. But they are obligated to lose Indian citizenship.

Do you need Indian visa if you have OCI card?

Does an OCI Cardholder need a visa to visit India? OCI cardholders do not need a visa to visit, live or work in India.

Does India require 6 months passport validity OCI?

Validity of OCI - While the Indian government requires that OCI has to be issued afresh along with passport renewal for holders less than 20 years of age, implementation of this requirement has been postponed till June 30, 2021. So this OCI will be valid provided you carry the old passport for this time.

What happens to my OCI when I renew my passport?

Applicants who have renewed their old passports owing to expiry can transfer the OCI stamp from the old passport to the new passport. If your passport or the OCI booklet is lost then you need to apply for re-issue of a new OCI card.

Who can travel to India now?

Entry and Exit Requirements

Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas. Valid visas, which were previously suspended due to COVID-19 precautions, have been fully reinstated and are valid for travel until their printed expiration dates.