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Understanding OCI
What is OCI Card?
An OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card allows eligible foreign nationals of Indian origin to live, work, study, and travel to India with lifelong, multiple-entry, visa-free access under the Citizenship Act, 1955. It is an ideal option for maintaining long-term ties with India, whether for family visits, business, employment, education, or property management.
An OCI card does not grant Indian citizenship. It offers lifelong visa-free travel and several benefits in India, but OCI cardholders are subject to certain restrictions and do not enjoy all the rights of Indian citizens.
OCI Card Eligibility
Who Can Apply for an India OCI Card?
Children and Grandchildren of Indian citizens
Children and grandchildren of Indian citizens are eligible to apply for OCI card.Spouses of Indian Citizens/OCI cardholders
Foreign spouses of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders may be eligible to apply for an OCI card.Person of Indian origin (PIO)
Persons of Indian origin are eligible to apply for an OCI card.Service Packages
OCI Card Application Services & Pricing
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Get OCI card by completing these simple OCI application procedures.
Visament OCI Process
From Starting-to-End OCI Application Assistance
Get OCI card by completing these simple OCI application procedures.
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1OCI Eligibility and Document VerificationOur OCI agents will check your eligibility and verify the documents for application.
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2OCI Photo and SignatureWe ensure that your photograph and signature meet all the official OCI application criteria.
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3OCI Application Form FillingOur experts will fill your OCI application form and submit the application.
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4Fee & Submission SupportPay the applicable OCI card application fee online.
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5VFS/BLS Appointment & Courier SupportWill book an appointment at the VFS or BLS application center and complete the courier process.
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6Track OCI Application StatusGet all the latest updates about your OCI card application.
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You just complete these 2 simple steps for OCI processing.
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1Notarize and Sign the DocumentsMake sure all your documents are properly signed and notarised.
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2Go to the VFS or BLS Application CenterGo to the application center to submit biometrics or documents for the OCI application.
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You can apply for the OCI card service from 45+ countries worldwide.
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OCI Card Application Document for Applicants
Select your application type to view the exact list of documents required for OCI Card Application submission
1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
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01RequiredCurrent Address ProofValid document showing your current residential address with complete details
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02RequiredCurrent Passport CopyClear copy of first and last pages of your valid foreign passport
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03RequiredCancelled Indian PassportUpload first three and last two pages of your cancelled Indian passport
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04RequiredNaturalization CertificateOfficial certificate confirming acquisition of foreign citizenship from respective government authority
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05RequiredMarriage CertificateSubmit apostilled or attested marriage certificate if applying based on spouse details
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06RequiredEmployment LetterRecent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
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07RequiredSurrender CertificateProof of renunciation of Indian citizenship issued after surrendering Indian passport
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08RequiredSignatureUpload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
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09RequiredPhotographRecent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
Download the complete OCI checklist — organized by category with format specifications.
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1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
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01RequiredProof of AddressAadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement
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02RequiredCurrent PassportClear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
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03RequiredSpouse’s Indian Passport / OCICopy of spouse’s valid Indian passport or OCI card with personal details page
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04RequiredLegal Status of SpouseDocument proving spouse’s citizenship or visa status in current country of residence
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05RequiredMarriage CertificateOfficial marriage certificate, apostilled or attested, clearly showing both applicant and spouse names
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06RequiredBirth CertificateOfficial birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
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07RequiredEmployment LetterRecent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
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08RequiredSignatureUpload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
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09RequiredPhotographRecent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
Download the complete OCI checklist — organized by category with format specifications.
Download checklist
1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
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01RequiredCurrent Address ProofValid document showing your current residential address with complete details
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02RequiredCurrent Passport CopyClear copy of first and last pages of your valid foreign passport
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03RequiredBoth Parents’ Indian PassportsIndian Origin Proof
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04RequiredLegal Status of ParentsDocument proving parents’ citizenship, visa, or residency status in their current country of residence
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05RequiredMarriage CertificateSubmit apostilled or attested marriage certificate if applying based on spouse details
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06RequiredBirth CertificateOfficial birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
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07RequiredSignatureUpload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
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08RequiredPhotographRecent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
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01RequiredProof of AddressAadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement
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02RequiredCurrent PassportClear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
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03RequiredIndian Parent’s Indian PassportCopy of Indian parent’s valid passport including first and last pages with details
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04RequiredForeign Parent’s Foreign PassportClear copy of foreign parent’s valid passport showing personal details and nationality information
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05RequiredLegal Status of ParentsDocument proving parents’ citizenship, visa, or residency status in their current country of residence
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06RequiredNaturalization CertificateOfficial certificate confirming acquisition of foreign citizenship from respective government authority
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07RequiredMarriage CertificateOfficial marriage certificate, apostilled or attested, clearly showing both applicant and spouse names
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08RequiredBirth CertificateOfficial birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
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01RequiredCurrent Address ProofValid document showing your current residential address with complete details
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02RequiredCurrent PassportClear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
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03RequiredIndian Parent Passport CopyFirst 3 and Last 4 PAges
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04RequiredForeign Parent Passport CopyAll Information pages Including Bio Page
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05RequiredParents Marriage CertificateOfficial marriage certificate of parents, attested or apostilled, clearly showing both names
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06RequiredBirth CertificateOfficial birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
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07RequiredLegal Status of ParentsDocument proving parents’ citizenship, visa, or residency status in their current country of residence
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08RequiredSignatureUpload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
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09RequiredPhotographRecent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.
3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
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01RequiredCurrent Address ProofValid document showing your current residential address with complete details
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02RequiredCurrent Passport CopyClear copy of first and last pages of your valid foreign passport
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03RequiredGrandparent's Indian PassportIf older Required all Information Pages
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04RequiredProof of Legal StatusDocument confirming applicant’s visa, residency, or citizenship status in current country
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05RequiredBoth Parents Foreign PassportIf Naturalized
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06RequiredBirth CertificateOfficial birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
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07RequiredProof of Foreign NationalityNaturalization/Citizenship Certificate
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08RequiredMarriage CertificateOfficial marriage certificate, apostilled or attested, clearly showing both applicant and spouse names
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09RequiredRenunciation CertificateOfficial certificate confirming surrender of Indian citizenship after acquiring foreign nationality
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10RequiredSignatureUpload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
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11RequiredPhotographRecent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
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All type of update, reissue, or manage changes in your existing OCI card.
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Surrender of Indian Passport
Mandatory process after acquiring foreign citizenship before applying for OCI.
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OCI applications processed within India under special eligibility categories.
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₹5,500
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Extend your Indian entry visa while your OCI application is under process.
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₹8,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is the eligibility list of persons who can apply for an OCI card in India: a person who was an Indian citizen at the time of the framing of the Constitution on 26/01/1950. A person who is eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of commencement of the Indian Constitution. A person who belongs to a territory that became part of India after 15 August 1947. Who is a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of the above? Spouse of Indian origin, minor child of a person mentioned above, and a child whose parents are both citizens of India.
According to the new OCI cardholder rule, if you miss the 90-day passport update deadline, you must pay a $25 penalty. You can also apply for the e-OCI card, a new electronic card with a short processing time and budget-friendly pricing.
No, an OCI card does not expire, and it is valid for life. However, you will need to apply for OCI renewal or update before age 20 and after age 50.
An OCI card provides various benefits to the foreign national of Indian origin, such as a life-long visa-free multi-entry, exemption from local police and authorities for the duration of stay in India, parity with non-resident Indians in the economic sector, education sector, and financial sectors, and the same fares as domestic fares to study, work, or live in India for an indefinite time.
Yes, you can stay in India permanently with an OCI card. It provides for foreign nationals of Indian origin an indefinite time period to study, live, or work in India.
The OCI card requirements can depend on the type of OCI card services you are applying for. However, here are some of the mandatory documents that you will need for your OCI card application, such as proof of current address, a current passport copy, a canceled Indian passport, a naturalization certificate, a marriage certificate, an employment certificate, a surrender certificate, a signature, two passport-size photos, and proof of Indian origin.
An OCI card is valid for a lifetime, and does not have a legal expiry date.
The OCI card application processing time is about 4-8 weeks. However, the application processing also depends on the OCI service you are applying to, from where you are applying, on the documents and information that you have provided, and on the workload of the Indian embassy or consulate.
The OCV registration in India refers to the process that allows a foreign national of Indian origin to live, work, or stay in India for an indefinite period.
It is not necessary to update your OCI card after turning 50. However, the authorities advise you to update your OCI card or your passport details.
Having an OCI card prevents you from voting in India or holding any constitutional post in India. Also, you are not allowed to purchase any agricultural or plantation land in India.
No, the OCI cardholders do not have to pay more than an Indian citizen. It is determined by the residential status on the number of days you have spent in India, ot on your citizenship, and OCI status.
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