OCI Card renewal in India: Which documents are required for re-issuance of OCI Card?
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Who is an OCI ?
An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is a person with Indian heritage, origin, or roots, or who was an Indian citizen before becoming a foreign national and now carries a foreign passport. These individuals are enrolled under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act of 1955.
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What are OCI miscellaneous services and who can avail them?
OCI miscellaneous services refer to services for updating details and re-issuance of OCI Cards, and can only be availed by persons who are already registered as OCI Cardholders.
Examples of eligible cases: issuance of new passport after turning 20; change of personal particulars (e.g. nationality); loss/damage of OCI registration certificate; correction of wrongly submitted personal information (e.g. name, father’s name, date of birth); change of address or occupation.
Examples of eligible cases: issuance of new passport after turning 20; change of personal particulars (e.g. nationality); loss/damage of OCI registration certificate; correction of wrongly submitted personal information (e.g. name, father’s name, date of birth); change of address or occupation.
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Which documents are required for re-issuance of OCI Card?
If issuing a new passport: Copies of existing OCI Card, new passport, old passport (unless the old passport has not been returned).
If OCI Card is lost/damaged: Copy of the police complaint (or equivalent report) and copy of OCI Card if available. If the complaint/report is in foreign language, an authorised translation is required.
For change of personal particulars / address / occupation: Documentary proof for the requested changes; for address proof, items like electricity bill, landline phone bill, or rent/lease agreement can be used.
If OCI Card is lost/damaged: Copy of the police complaint (or equivalent report) and copy of OCI Card if available. If the complaint/report is in foreign language, an authorised translation is required.
For change of personal particulars / address / occupation: Documentary proof for the requested changes; for address proof, items like electricity bill, landline phone bill, or rent/lease agreement can be used.
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Do OCI Card holders need to visit office in person after submitting the online form?
Yes, applicants must bring the original supporting documents to the concerned Mission / Post / FRRO for verification. Hard-copies or print-outs of the online form or uploaded documents are not required, as per the website.
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Who qualifies as “ordinarily resident” for OCI purposes?
A person who stays in a particular country (or in India) for a continuous period of at least 6 months.
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Is a personal interview required for re-issuance of an OCI Card?
A personal interview is required only in cases of loss or damage of OCI Card. The concerned Mission/Post/FRRO will notify the date and time of the interview after receiving the application.