Lifelong visa for foreign nationals of Indian origin
Visit Official Portal →2-6 months
$275 (varies by country and age)
Foreign nationals who were Indian citizens or whose parents/grandparents were Indian
Foreign nationals of Indian origin for visa-free travel and residence
Verify you or your ancestors were Indian citizens.
Fill application on ociservices.gov.in portal.
Submit passport, proof of Indian origin, and other documents.
Pay OCI application fee online.
Submit physical documents at Indian Embassy/Consulate.
Get OCI card booklet valid for life.
To update details on your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India) — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India) (https://ociservices.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India).
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India) from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://ociservices.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India)", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India) will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India), you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://ociservices.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India) is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Visa-free travel to India, lifetime multiple entry, work/study rights (except government jobs and farmland purchase).
No, citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh are not eligible for OCI.
OCI is lifelong, but card must be updated at age 20 and 50, and after each passport renewal.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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