What is OCI category?

What is OCI category?

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin and their spouses which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely. Despite the name, OCI status is not citizenship and does not grant the right to vote in Indian elections or hold public office.

What is the new rules for OCI card holders?

India: Rules for Overseas Citizens of India Further Relaxed OCI cardholders are required to obtain a new card once after their passport is renewed for the first time after reaching the age of 20. OCI cardholders over 50 years of age no longer have to obtain a new card whenever they receive a new passport.

Does OCI need to be updated with new passport?

According to the recent relaxation in requirements for OCI Card Reissue: (ii) OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age.

Is OCI a passport?

The OCI Cardholder (including a PIO cardholder) is a foreign national holding a passport of a foreign country and is not a citizen of India.

Do I need to renew OCI after 50?

For an applicant who is 50 years of age or older, OCI documents must be re-issued once after the issuance of a new passport. If the OCI card is issued for the first time after the age of 50 years, then there is no need for re-issuance of OCI.

Is OCI valid for lifetime?

The OCI card is a lifelong visa available for citizens of Indian origin. Once you get it, you will obtain all the rights any resident in India has. You can live and work in India. The OCI card is valid for 10 years after issued and it allows Multiple Entry to the country.

How long can u stay in India with OCI?

cardholders? (i) An OCI is entitled to life long visa with free travel to India whereas for a PIO card holder, it is only valid for 15 years.

Is OCI dual citizenship?

OCI Card – Overseas Citizenship of India (NOT a Dual Citizenship)