OCI Frequently Asked Questions

OCI card holders who are 20 years or younger, should renew the card each time when they apply for a new passport. However, the applicants who are 21 to 49 years of age it is not mandatory to renew their card whenever they apply for a passport.

In the USA, the VFS Global Application Center is authorized to issue OCI card services for the Indian embassy, Washington DC, or its Consulates in Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.

Yes, you have to submit a recent passport-sized photograph for renewal/reissuance. It must be according to the guidelines for the photograph. Specific dimensions and background color must be followed

You should renew your OCI card whenever a new passport is issued for minors below the age of 20 or after turning 50. It must be done to make sure that you adhere to the OCI guidelines.

No, the OCI renewal application process cannot be expedited. Applicants should apply in advance for renewal or re-issuance to avoid any hindrances.

To track your OCI renewal and re-issuance application status, you need the visit the official OCI services website and search for the "OCI Enquiry" section. After that, you need to enter your passport number along with the file reference number, and your current status will be displayed on the screen. If not, you can use Visament's track application portal to easily check the status of your OCI renewal or re-issuance application. They have a user-friendly portal, using which you can monitor the current status of your application without any complex procedures.

Yes, you can travel to India from the UK without an OCI card. However, you need to have a valid visa for your stay in the country.

OCI cards are valid for life. However, re-issuance is required when a new passport is issued under the age of 20 and after the age of 50.

Certain individuals are not eligible for an OCI in the UK, mainly those who are or were a citizen of Pakistan ot Bangladesh, or whose parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were citizens of these two countries. Also, people who have ever served in a foreign military, including their home country's military and foreign military personnel, including those who are retired or in service, and foreign diplomats, are ineligible for an OCI card.

The OCI application process in the UK typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Any delay beyond this may indicate a technical issue.

OCI cardholders must re-issue their card when they receive a new passport, up to age 20 and after age 50, within 3 months.

New OCI Card: £194.00, PIO to OCI Conversion: £66.00, OCI Renewal: £21.00, OCI Renewal (Lost Case): £73.00,

The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is a vital document for individuals of Indian origin, including those married to Indian citizens or with Indian-origin parents or grandparents.

To apply for an OCI card in the UK, fill out the registration form, choose your package, and proceed with the payment.

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The main eligibility criterion for an OCI card in the USA is being a foreign national who was an Indian citizen or eligible to become one at the time of the commencement of the Indian Constitution. Also, people belonging to territories that became a part of India after August 15, 1947, are eligible. Additionally, children and grandchildren of such an individual and spouses of an Indian citizen or an OCI cardholder with at least two years of registered marriage are also eligible.

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