Who is Eligible to Apply for an OCI Card?

13 December, 2024 at 6:01 am

A foreign national can apply for an OCI card if they were a citizen of India on or after 26th January 1950, If they were eligible to become a citizen of India on January 26, 1950, if they were born in a territory that became part of Indian after august 15th, 1947, etc. Check the official website of OCI for more details.

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Posted by: David Lucas 3 Comments
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    - 18 January, 2025

    My grandparents were born in India, and my parents were also citizens of India after January 26, 1950, so I'm eligible for an OCI card.

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    - 18 January, 2025

    I'm not eligible to apply for an Overseas Citizen of India card (OCI) because I'm from Pakistan and citizens of Pakistan are not allowed to have an OCI card.

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    - 18 January, 2025

    I have read the eligibility guidelines before applying for an OCI card application and I'm eligible for an OCI card because I’m an Indian-origin foreign citizen.

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