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Instructions about re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card

Posted on: March 30, 2021 | Back | Print

Instructions about re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card

(MHA O.M. No.26011/Misc/181/2019-OCI dated 22.03.2021)

  • The time line for re-issuance of OCI cards in r/o OCI card holders, who may be required to get their OCI card reissued, has been extended until 31.12.2021

  • Requirement of carrying old and new passports along with the OCI card has been done away. Henceforth, the OCI card holders travelling on the strength of their existing OCI card bearing old passport number are not required to carry their old passport. However, carrying of new passport is mandatory.