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Overseas Citizen of India

OCI Card
Application

A lifelong multiple-entry document for foreign nationals of Indian origin. OCI eliminates the need for a separate Indian visa and grants near-parity with NRI rights for most purposes.

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Type
Lifetime Multiple Entry
Timeline
6 to 8 months
Work Rights
Parity with NRI status
Documents and Requirements

What you need
to apply

  • Current foreign passport (must be non-Indian)
  • Renunciation certificate (if applicable)
  • Evidence of Indian origin — prior Indian passport, or parent/grandparent's Indian passport, or Indian birth certificate
  • Applicant's birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate (if applying as spouse of Indian citizen)
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Application fee payment confirmation
Key Notes
  • OCI is not available to nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • OCI holders can visit India any number of times without a separate visa for any length of stay
  • OCI does not confer citizenship or voting rights but grants parity with NRI status for property purchase and most professional activities
  • OCI cards issued to minors must be reissued each time a new passport is issued until the child turns 20
  • Processing times from Indian missions abroad vary — typically 4 to 8 months from submission
Pro Tip

Start the OCI application as soon as you have your foreign passport. The portal and document requirements are detailed — we handle the full process so nothing is rejected for a preventable error.

Get your OCI Card handled

We prepare your documents, submit your application and follow up until it is done. Service fee quoted upfront based on your case.

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The Process

How it works

01

Eligibility Check

We confirm Indian origin and current nationality.

02

Document Package

Full application set compiled and reviewed.

03

Online Submission

We file through the official OCI portal.

04

Mission Follow-up

We track status and handle any queries from the mission.

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