OCI Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholder can apply for an Aadhar card if they fulfill certain eligibility criteria. It requires the cardholder to have an Indian address and stay in India for at least 182 days before applying for the Aadhaar card.

To apply for an OCI card for your minor, either or both the parents must be an Indian citizen or an OCI cardholder. It means that either they must have been born in India or they must be a child of someone who was born in India. The minor child can apply based on their parents’ eligibility.

An OCI cardholder can stay in India for as long as they want or for a lifetime with multiple entries. Also, they are not required to register with the local police or Foreign Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) for any duration of stay in India.

Yes, there are some restrictions that OCI cardholders have to face in India like they are not allowed to cast a vote, cannot work for the government, require special permission for several activities, can't buy and acquire agricultural or plantation property in India, etc.

Yes, a minor Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is eligible to open a bank account in India. They are permitted to open the same type of account as an adult OCI cardholder. Such as an NRO account, NRE account, and joint account with a relative who is an Indian resident.

No, a kid cannot travel to India without an OCI card if they are eligible for an OCI card. It means that if either of the kid’s parents is an Indian citizen then the minor needs an OCI card to enter India without the need of a separate visa.

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Yes, an OCI cardholder can apply for health insurance in India even if they already have medical insurance in their host country. For OCI, the health insurance generally covers medical costs incurred within India. In addition at the time of police purchase certify that your visa and passport are valid to avoid any issues.

According to new rules, OCI cardholders are required to re-issue their OCI card only once when they get their new passport after turning 20 years old. However, they are required to upload a copy online of the new passport with their latest photo every time they issued a new passport up to 20 years of age.

OCIs and NRIs to build a secure and safe retirement fund in India can register themselves for the NPS. It provides them with tax benefits, a reliable pension scheme, and diversified options of investment for their financial needs in the future.

OCI Miscellaneous services are generally a process of updating or reissuing the existing card. It can be done for several reasons, such as changes in personal information, occupation, nationality, and address, in case of loss or damaged card, and when a person gets a new passport.

No, the OCI cardholders do not need to pay more tax in India as the OCI status does not impact your tax liability in India. Like the other residents in India, they pay the tax on the income they earn in India.

According to the revised guidelines, the Indian government has provided OCI cardholders with some relaxations in relation to OCI card renewal. Now, OCI cardholders are not required to renew or reissue their cards due to passport change or any other reason except the 20 years of age.

At present, the Aadhaar card facility is only available to Indian residents. However, OCI cardholders who have lived in India for a long time i.e. more than 182 days in one year immediately preceding the application date for enrolment, and have an Indian address can apply for the Aadhaar card.

According to the new rules for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) by the Indian government now the cardholder only needs to renew their card once when they get a new passport after completing 20 years of age. However, up to 20 years of age every time a new passport is issued to these applicants with the latest photo need to upload a photocopy of a new passport online.

Yes, OCI cardholders can also apply for PAN Cards in India. For this, they need to fill the form 49AA. It is for those NRIs who have citizenship of foreign countries such as OCI holders or applicants who belong to India but have foreign nationality. In addition, those people who have Indian citizenship but settled abroad should fill out form 49A for a PAN card.

Yes, you can travel to India while your OCI card is still in process. During this, you can use your existing and new passport and any present OCI card you have by your side as long it holds the validity.