OCI Card Application
  • Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $ 176
  • Visament Fee: $ 100
  • Validity: Lifelong
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OCI Miscellaneous Services
  • Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $ 43.9
  • Visament Fee: $ 100
  • Validity: Lifelong
Surrender of Indian Passport
  • Processing Time: 2-3 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $ 5.83
  • Visament Fee: $ 100
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X1 Visa + OCI Card
  • Processing Time: 7-8 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $ 315.34
  • Visament Fee: $ 180
  • Validity: Lifelong
Surrender Indian Passport + OCI Card
  • Processing Time: 6-7 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $ 180.76
  • Visament Fee: $ 180
  • Validity: Lifelong

Required Documents for OCI Card Application

Your important documents at your fingertips for OCI Card Application

  • Current Address Proof
  • Current Passport Copy
  • Cancelled Indian Passport

    First 3 and Last 2 pages

  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate

    Apostilled / Attested

  • Renunciation Certificate
  • Employment Letter

    if employed

Things to Know

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)
  • Proof of Address

    from the residence country

  • Current Passport
  • Spouse’s Indian Passport / OCI
  • Marriage Certificate

    at least 2 years old

  • Employment Letter

    if employed

  • Birth Certificate
  • Indian Visa

    if any

Things to Know

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)
  • Proof of Address

    Aadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement

  • Minor’s Current Passport
  • Both Parents’ Indian Passports

    Indian Origin Proof

  • Legal Status of Parents
  • Parents Marriage Certificate
  • Birth Certificate

Things to Know

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)

Why You Need an OCI Card?

An Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status that allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to work and live in India for an indefinite period. Perks of having an OCI card

  • Lifetime visa-free entry to India
  • No FRRO registration requirement
  • Unlimited multi-entry travel
  • Simplified KYC for financial services
  • Easy NRE/NRO/FCNR account setup

Basis of OCI Card Application

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    Former India (Naturalized)

    Individuals who previously held citizenship of India but acquired a foreign nationality.

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    Spouse-Based OCI

    Foreign spouses of OCI cardholders or Indian citizens applying through their partner for an OCI card.

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    Minor Child OCI

    Applicants who are minors and eligible for the OCI card are applying through their own or based on their parent's Indian origin.

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    Parents-Based OCI

    Those whose parents or grandparents were citizens of India, applying for the OCI status.

How to Apply for OCI Card Application with Visament

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Select the service you want to get help with

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Payment & Document Upload

Upload all the required documents and pay for the fees

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Expert Verification

Our OCI Card Expert will review your details

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Get Your OCI Card

Collect your final documents and take advantage of their benefits

OCI Services Offered by Visament

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X1 Visa Extension

  • X1 Visa Extension Assistance
  • Document Verification
  • Complete Application Preparation
  • Appointment Booking
  • Status Tracking and Timely Updates
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OCI Card Renewal/ Reissue

  • OCI Card Renewal/Reissue Support
  • Document Checklist and Verification
  • 24*7 Assistance from Experts
  • Personalized Services
  • Application Submission
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Conversion of PIO Card to OCI Card

  • PIO to OCI Card Assistance
  • Verification of Documents
  • Convenient and Easy Process
  • Online Application Support
  • Guaranteed Pass Service
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Lost or Damaged OCI Card

  • OCI Card Replacement Assistance
  • Document Checklist
  • Booking Appointment
  • Complete Application Preparation
  • Quick 24-Hour Processing
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OCI Miscellaneous Services

  • Hassle-free Application Process
  • Personalized Assistance
  • Online Application Support
  • Rapid 24-Hour Processing
  • Application Tracking and Updates
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OCI Card For Minors

  • Verification of Documents
  • 24*7 Customer Support
  • Application Preparation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Application Tracking and Updates
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What Is an OCI Card?

An Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is an immigration status allowing a foreign citizen of Indian origin to work and live in India for an indefinite time. The Indian government launched the OCI card to meet the increasing demands of Indians residing abroad of dual citizenship. With Visament you can apply for this card in a hassle-free way.

  • We offer all OCI services at competitive price rates without compromising quality.
  • Our experts submit your New OCI Card Application without any mistakes or errors.
  • With more than five years of experience in the immigration field, we have a higher success rate.
  • We are available 24*7 so you can contact us anytime from the comfort of your home.

Fast-Track Your OCI Card Application – Easy & Reliable

Allow Visament to manage your application with professional advice and a 98% approval rate. Get started now and easily maintain your connection to India.

Benefits and Eligibility Criteria for an OCI Card

  • With an OCI card, you can travel multiple times and for multiple purposes in India. In short, it is a lifelong visa for visiting India.
  • For your long stay in India, you do not need to inform foreign officials.
  • In respect of financial, economic, and educational fields get equal rights like NRIs. However, an exception in the matter of farmhouse and land acquisition.
  • OCI cardholders pay the same airfare charges for domestic flights in India as local residents.
  • Have equal rights as Indian residents for entry fees to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
  • For intercountry adoption equality for the NRIs.
  • An OCI cardholder can take part in economic, social, and cultural activities in India to make connections.
  • With an OCI card by your side, you can do self-employment or any type of job in India without applying for an employment visa.
  • A foreign individual was an Indian citizen on 26 January 1950 or at any time thereafter.
  • He/she belongs to a territory that after 15 August 1947 became part of India.
  • Was eligible to be an Indian citizen on 26 January 1950.
  • He/she is a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of such an Indian citizen.
  • Is a minor child of such parents that are stated above.
  • He/she is a minor child whose both parents or one of them is a citizen of India.
  • Is a spouse of an Indian citizen or OCI cardholder. However, in this circumstance, the marriage should be completed at least two years.
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Why Visament Is the Right Choice for OCI Services?

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Accuracy

With Visament your OCI application is submitted on time without any errors. Our expert team members on your behalf fill out the application form and cross-check every detail of it before submission to avoid any sort of rejection.

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Confidentiality

We know how much you're privacy matters to you and with us, you do not get tense about it. We consider keeping your information safe and secure as our prime responsibility. So, why worry about your data when Visament is here to look after that?

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Customer Care

Customer Care Throughout your OCI application process from document checklist to booking appointment, our experts remain by your side. They assist you at every step of the process and update you with email or WhatsApp notifications.

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Time Saving

With Visament by your side, you do not have to take the stress of the daunting OCI application process. Once you connect with our experts, we handle all the things from document submission to filling out your application forms and your appointment.

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Quick Approval

We have a team of experts who understand the OCI application system better and have many years of experience in the immigration field. So, when you get in touch with us you do not need to worry about your application approval.

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Affordable Prices

We offer all our OCI and immigration services at competitive price rates without compromising the quality. So, when you contact us you do not need to empty your pockets. Also, we have 98% approval rates meaning getting high-quality services.

Success Stories with Visament’s Expert Services

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Applied for an OCI Card Application Through the Visament

I have applied for an OCI card application through the Visament website, and it was an easy application process. I have filed an online application form. With all the documents and fees. All thanks to the Visament OCI application service agents for helping me through the entire application process.

Siddarth Chopra
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Took Help From the OCI Card Agents

After getting help from the Visament OCI card agents, my OCI application was successfully submitted to the online Visament website. It all was possible with the help of Visament OCI consultants, who helped me in every step of the OCI application process.

Harsh Malhotra
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Cleared All My Doubts With OCI Consultants

I had some doubts related to my OCI application, so I have taken help from the Visament OCI consultants, and they solved all my doubts instantly without any mistakes. I will apply for more services through the Visament website in the future.

Radha Dubey
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Visament Has a Simple OCI Application Process

I have easily filled out the OCI application form online through the visament website, and it was a simple process in which I didn't find any difficulty. I have suggested to my friends and family to apply for the OCI application only through the Visament website.

Kamal Rathi
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OCI Service Agents Solved My OCI Application Problem

I have some problems in the Online application process through the visament website, for which I have sought help from the online OCI service agents, and they guided me to complete my OCI application process error-free and safely.

Chandrakant Singh
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Submitted All the Documents for the OCI Application

For my OCI Application, I have submitted all the OCI documents safely to the Visament website, such as  Sopuse passport, Marriage certificate, Cancelled Indian passport, Foreign passport, employment letter, photos, and many other documents for the smooth application processing.

Aamani Kale
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Applied for an OCI Application Through the Secure Visament

My dad suggested, I apply through the Visament website because it is a secure website to apply for OCI services, and I want to change my details in my OCI card. After submitting all the documents, I got my OCI card in just a few weeks after submitting my application.

Vartika Shetty
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OCI Card Agents Helped Me to Apply for an OCI

I want to apply for an OCI card, but I don't know where to apply for one. Then my friend suggested to me the OCI card agent near me, who is from the visament website, and I got my OCI card easily after filling out the online application form.

Sumati Ravi
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Quick and Easy OCI Application Process

I have filled out my OCI application through the Visament website because it has a simple application process, which I find easy and quick. I have recommended this website to all my relatives for the easy and smooth application process.

Ishani Pai
Trustpilot

Visament Has a Team of Professional OCI Agents

Visament agents are very professional for the OCI card services. They are always active and dedicated to giving the best services to the customer. I'm impressed by the excellent OCI services from the visament and its agents.

Agni Agarwal
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Visament Has a Team of Professional OCI Agents

Visament agents are very professional for the OCI card services. They are always active and dedicated to giving the best services to the customer. I'm impressed by the excellent OCI services from the visament and its agents.

Agni Agarwal
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Visament Has a Team of Professional OCI Agents

Visament agents are very professional for the OCI card services. They are always active and dedicated to giving the best services to the customer. I'm impressed by the excellent OCI services from the visament and its agents.

Agni Agarwal
Trustpilot

Filled Online Application Through Visament

I have applied for my OCI card through the visament website. It was one of the best application processes I have ever seen, and now I am applying for the correction in my OCI card application, for which I have filed the online application form with all the documents.

Adah Halder
Trustpilot

Visament Has a Skilled and Experienced Professional

One of the best websites to apply for an OCI application, it has the simplest application process with a team of skilled and experienced professionals who are ready 24/7 to help you with your application process. Want to apply for more services through the Visament website in the future.

Yashkant Gupta
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Applied for a Minor OCI Application

I have applied for the Minor child OCI application through the Visament website and with the OCI help, I have filled and submitted all the valuable documents with fees for the easy application process.  I want to thank the visament OCi consultants for helping me throughout the whole application process.

Shashi Nagaranjan
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Visament Has Affordable OCI Application Fees

I have searched many OCI services websites, but all charge high fees for the OCI application. Then I got to know about the Visament website, which has affordable fees for the OCI application with a low service charge. I filled online application with all the documents and fees and got my OCI card in just a few weeks.

Sunita Bohra
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Impressed by the Quick Application Processing

I'm impressed by the fast application processing and instant support from the Visament OCI consultants. They are also polite and friendly in the whole application process, and they helped me in every step of the application. Looking forward to applying for more OCI services through the Visament in the future.

Nikhil Mishra

Additional Services Offered by Visament

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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

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OCI Renewal Services

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Indian Passport Renewal

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can connect with us by simply visiting our official site and contacting at customer support team which is available around the clock. When you contact them, they will give instant replies to all your queries. So, you are free to ask any questions related to OCI services that you want from Visament.

At Visament, we pride ourselves on our personalized services. Our experts have many years of experience in handling immigration and NRI services, including OCI applications, Indian passport renewals, and Police Clearance Certificates. Certifying your specific requirements we offer tailored solutions that meet the quality standards of efficiency and professionalism.

We offer end-to-end support to our clients. From the time you take our services until the successful procedure of your application, we provide constant assistance, updates, and guidance. Our customer service team is 24*7 available to answer all your questions.

Navigating the OCI application without a proper understanding of documentation and process can be time-consuming and complex. Visament not only saves both your efforts and time but also decreases the chances of application rejection. In addition, you get your OCI card on time without any further delay.

Yes, OCI cardholders can also apply for a PAN card in India. They are required to fill out the Form 49AA for the application process.

The main rule change for an OCI card (Overseas Citizen of India) is the requirement to upload a copy of their new passport and a recent photo on the OCI services portal every time they issue a new passport. This rule applies to all OCI cardholders until they turn 20 or after they turn 50.

Yes, an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholder can apply for an Aadhar card in India if they fulfill the residency requirement. They must have stayed in India for at least 182 days or more in the last year before applying for an Aadhaar card.

In the year 2021, the Indian government changed the rules for an OCI cardholder, including taking special permission for specific activities and online passport updates. Although OCI cardholders are treated similarly to Indian nationals for specific purposes, they are not allowed to have Indian citizenship or enjoy political rights.

Yes, eligible OCI cardholders have to pay income tax in India on the income generated in the country as per the Income Tax Act.

An OCI stands for Overseas Citizen of India, which is a foreign national of Indian origin, while an NRI stands for Non-Resident Indian, which is an Indian citizen who stays abroad for work, business, or other purposes. An NRI holds an Indian passport and has Indian citizenship, along with voting rights and the eligibility to own property in India. In contrast, an OCI is a foreign national who has special privileges in India, including a lifetime visa, but they cannot hold Indian citizenship.

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