New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreignersThe Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents ...
13 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
01 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
MEA issues clarification on OCI rules, says no new changes madeThe Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that there have been no changes to the rules governing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). ...
28 Sep, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
Expert Take: All your questions about the recent OCI changes, answered.An important modification introduced by the March 2021 circular changes the reporting obligations of OCI cardholders in India. They now hav...
16 Apr, 2021, 12.01 PM IST
OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel; diaspora welcomes moveThe Indian government has relaxed the second provisions since last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The timeline has been extended mul...
30 Mar, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
OCI card holders from US face 'harassment' on arrival at Mumbai airport: Family membersThe five couples arrived at the Mumbai airport on Monday as part of India's Vande Bharat Mission, the biggest exercise carried out by the I...
09 Jun, 2020, 03.52 PM IST
COVID-19: OCI card holders vent frustration against travel restrictions imposed by Indian governmentThe OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) card is issued to the people of Indian-origin, allowing them a visa-free travel in most of the cases. ...
16 May, 2020, 12.03 PM IST
Indian government should fix major loopholes in OCI card: Indian-American activistUnder the provisions of the OCI card, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passp...
26 Dec, 2019, 11.44 AM IST
Govt relaxes certain guidelines for reissue of OCI cards"In case an OCI card holder who has attained the age of 50 years and got his/her passport renewed subsequently but has not got his/her OCI ...
18 Dec, 2019, 10.36 PM IST
No OCI card to people with military backgroundThe inter-ministerial committee's recommendation came after careful examination of all aspects of granting OCI cards to Indian origin peopl...
11 Jul, 2018, 03.00 PM IST
Indian diaspora can now apply for OCI card till December 31"The Home Ministry has decided to extend the date for submission of the application for registration as OCI card holder by the erstwhile PI...
27 Jun, 2017, 05.12 PM IST
Government advisory on application for OCI cardsAll persons having a valid PIO card and who have not applied for registration as OCI card holder have been advised by the govt to submit th...
08 Jun, 2015, 09.49 PM IST
Merger of PIO, OCI cards creates confusion for NRIs, embassies abroad await further instructionsAccording to the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2015, all PIO card holders "are deemed" to be OCI card holders with effect from January 9, 201...
04 Jun, 2015, 03.40 AM IST
PIO card holders deemed to be OCI card holders from todayAll Persons of Indian Origin card-holders are deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India card-holders with effect from today with government i...
09 Jan, 2015, 10.10 PM IST
Indians overseas upset over government proposal to scrap PIO & OCI cardsA new Bill is being opposed by a large section of Indian overseas, who have been enjoying the benefits of OCI & PIO cards for many years.
08 Feb, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
Indian embassy issues fresh guidelines for Overseas Citizens of India card holdersFor an applicant who is 50 years of age or older, OCI documents must be re-issued after issuance of a new passport.
01 May, 2013, 04.48 PM IST