Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to …

You should submit your OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) application at the VFS India Consular Application Centre. Read the information available on all the tabs thoroughly before applying.

It is informed that VFS Global is the service provider for OCI services for the Embassy of India, Washington DC or its Consulates in United States. Its operations started from 04 November 2020.

The OCI Card grants people of Indian origin with other passports a lifetime entry to India and several economic benefits such as being able to own land and investments in India.

5 days ago · The Scheme provides for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) of all Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who were citizens of India on 26th January, 1950 or thereafter or were eligible to …

Government of India Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder Introduction Brochure FAQs Merger of PIO and OCI NRI/Person of Indian Origin/OCI Cardholder: A Comparitive Chart Addresses of Offices …

To apply for OCI cards, applicants may visit the website of the outsourced agency, VFS Global (https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-oci-services) and apply as per procedure laid out …

Mar 4, 2016 · In response to persistent demands for "dual citizenship" particularly from the Diaspora in North America and other developed countries and keeping in view the Government's deep …

Jul 27, 2025 · The Overseas Citizen of India card is essentially a lifelong visa that gives you multiple benefits in India. Think of it as your golden ticket to maintain your connection with India without giving …

It is strongly recommended that the One Time Password (OTP) sent to the applicant on the registered email ID for any activity must not be shared with anyone. For security reasons, after finishing your …