OCI fees revised from April 1, 2026: How much you need to pay for new, reissued and duplicate cards

Effective April 1, 2026, the Bureau of Immigration has revised OCI service fees. Fresh applications now cost USD 275 abroad ...
The Financial Express

E-Arrival card in India: Do OCI cardholders need to submit a form before entering India?

Starting October 1, the Government of India has mandated that all foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders submit a digital e-arrival card before entering the country. The new ...
The Financial Express

No entry to India, stay now illegal: PIO card banned, OCI only valid document for Indian origin travellers

If you have entered India on a PIO Card anytime on or before 31st December 2025, you must apply for an Indian visa ...
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Gave up your Indian citizenship? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your OCI card

If you have surrendered your Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship, you are eligible to apply for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. The OCI card allows for visa-free travel to ...
The Hindu

Presence of both spouses not mandatory for OCI card application, says HC

The Delhi High Court has said that the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) cannot insist on the physical or virtual presence of both the spouses for processing Overseas Citizenship of India ...
Business Today

Caught between visa expiry and OCI delays? Here’s the fix many don’t know about

A Reddit user recently highlighted a little-known challenge faced by many foreigners in India: what happens when your visa expires while waiting for the approval of your Overseas Citizen of India (OCI ...