Overseas Citizen Of India Cardholder

New OCI Registration

Before you start

  • Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
  • If you are already an OCI Card Holder, kindly use OCI Miscellaneous Services.
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
  • To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
  • In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.
  • Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 1MB).
    • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
    • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
  • Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb).
  • After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
  • Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee may be submitted to the Indian Mission/Post/Office in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.
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OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card)

Before you start

  • Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
  • If you are already an OCI Card Holder, kindly use OCI Miscellaneous Services.
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
  • To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
  • Bureau of Immigration(BoI) will accept PIO cards as valid travel document till 30th September, 2019 along with valid foreign passport and the Indian Immigration check posts will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit/entry into India till 30th September, 2019. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime any deadline is notify by the ICAO thereby making hand written PIO cards invalid the PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Post abroad.
  • In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.
  • Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 1MB).
    • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
    • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
  • Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb).
  • After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
  • Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee may be submitted to the Indian Mission/Post/Office in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.
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OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card)

Before you start

  • Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
  • If you are already an OCI Card Holder, kindly use OCI Miscellaneous Services.
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Valid PIO-Card).
  • If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card).
  • To reprint your already registered application, kindly use 'Re-Print Submitted Application' service.
  • Bureau of Immigration(BoI) will accept PIO cards as valid travel document till 30th September, 2019 along with valid foreign passport and the Indian Immigration check posts will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit/entry into India till 30th September, 2019. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime any deadline is notify by the ICAO thereby making hand written PIO cards invalid the PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Post abroad.
  • In case of urgent travel, applicants may apply for appropriate visa.
  • Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 1MB).
    • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
    • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
  • Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb).
  • After submission of online application, a copy of the application form will be printed with an Online Registration Number.
  • Application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee may be submitted to the Indian Mission/Post/Office in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.
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OCI Miscellaneous Services

Before you start

  • To avail Miscellaneous Service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder
  • In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can select the option/(s) as given below and upload the latest photograph and requisite documents. These details shall be updated into the OCI system records and an acknowledgement shall be shared with OCI card holder on his/her registered email ID. The services under these categories are gratis in nature:
    1. In case issuance of new Passport Details (each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age)
    2. In case change in address/occupation/contact details.
  • These Misc services can be availed for re-issuance of OCI Card as well as updating the information time to time as mentioned in the MHA notification dated 16th April, 2021. The re-issuance of new OCI card will be applicable for following categories:
    1. In case of issuance of new passport (once a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age.)
    2. In case of change of personal particulars viz. name, father's name, nationality etc.
    3. In case of loss/damage of OCI registration certificate.
  • In case of Renunciation of OCI Card.
  • Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 1Mb).
    • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
    • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
  • Kindly be ready with supporting documents in PDF format (Max size 1000kb).
  • In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to apply for re-issuance of OCI Card, application form, complete in all respects, along with all relevant enclosures and requisite fee may be submitted to the Indian Mission/Post/Office in whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily residing irrespective of the fact whether the same Indian Mission/Post/Office has issued the original OCI documents or not.
  • In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can select the option/(s) as given below and upload the latest photograph and requisite documents. These details shall be updated into the OCI system records and an acknowledgement shall be shared with OCI card holder on his/her registered email ID. The services under these categories are gratis in nature
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Apply For Special Permission

Before you start

  • To apply for permission for any of the activity, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder.
  • You may apply for the permission of any one of the activities listed below:
    1. to undertake research;
    2. to undertake any Missionary or Tabligh or Mountaineering or Journalistic activities;
    3. to undertake internship in any foreign Diplomatic Missions or foreign Government organisations in India or to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India;
    4. to visit any place which falls within the Protected or Restricted or prohibited areas as notified by the Central Government or competent authority;
  • To apply for permission for any of the activity, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder.
  • After submission of online application, applicant will be informed regarding permission through e-mail.
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OCI Document Upload/ Re-upload

Before you start

  • This feature is to re-upload supporting documents for your OCI application.
  • This feature can be used only after successful online registration.
  • Uploading/Re-uploading of documents cannot be performed once your application gets acknowledged at Indian Mission/FRRO.
  • Kindly be ready with supporting document in PDF format (Max size 1000kb).
  • Kindly be ready with File reference number of your application along with the passport number.
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OCI Image Upload/ Re-upload

Before you start

  • This feature is to re-upload Applicant's Image/ Signature.
  • This feature can be used only after successful online registration.
  • Re-upload cannot be performed once your application gets acknowledged at Indian Mission/FRRO.
  • Kindly be ready with Applicant's image and Applicant's signature image (Max size 1Mb).
    • The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 3500 pixels (height).
    • The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3.
    • The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
    • The maximum dimensions are 3500 pixels (width) x 2500 pixels (height).
  • Kindly be ready with File reference number of your application along with the passport number.
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Status Enquiry

Before you start

  • This feature is to check current status of your application.
  • This feature will be useful only if your application gets acknowledged at Indian Mission/FRRO
  • Ordinarily, OCI Registration Certificate and Visa are available for delivery within 60 days from the date of acknowledgment
  • Kindly be ready with File reference number of your application along with the passport number.
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Re-Print Submitted Applications

Before you start

  • This feature is to download and reprint application form, that you have already completed online.
  • This feature can be used only after successful online registration.
  • Reprinting cannot be performed after your application gets acknowledged at Indian Mission/FRRO.
  • Kindly be ready with File reference number of applicant's application, applicant's date of birth along with the passport number.
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Book Appointment / Reschedule Booking Appointment

Before you start

  • This feature is to download and reprint application form, that you have already completed online.
  • This feature can be used only after successful online registration.
  • Reprinting cannot be performed after your application gets acknowledged at Indian Mission/FRRO.
  • Kindly be ready with File reference number of applicant's application, applicant's date of birth along with the passport number.
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