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Are you a foreign national of Indian origin currently staying in India and looking to apply for a new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card? The application process involves specific eligibility conditions, documentation, fees, and submission requirements.
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An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card is a registration document available to eligible foreign nationals of Indian origin. It provides certain immigration and other privileges, including the ability to visit and stay in India under the applicable OCI framework without obtaining a separate visa for every visit.
An OCI Card does not provide Indian citizenship or political rights. OCI holders continue to remain citizens of their respective foreign countries.
The New OCI from India category is intended for eligible foreign nationals who are physically present in India and meet the applicable requirements.
A foreign national of Indian origin may be eligible to apply for an OCI Card from India if they satisfy the applicable eligibility and residence requirements.
Before applying, it is important to check:
Applicants with specified connections to Pakistan, Bangladesh, or other countries notified by the Central Government may be ineligible for OCI registration.
An OCI application from India cannot be made while holding certain visa categories, including Tourist, Missionary, or Mountaineering Visas, as applicable.
Applicants applying from India must satisfy the applicable ordinary residence requirement. The source requirements specify continuous residence in India for at least six months.
The required documents can vary depending on your OCI eligibility category.
Depending on your application category, you may need:
If a birth certificate or other supporting document has been issued outside India, appropriate Apostille or authentication may be required.
If you are applying for an OCI Card based on your marriage to an Indian citizen or OCI Cardholder, additional documentation may be required.
This can include:
Additional documentation may apply to minor applicants and applicants of specific nationalities.
The application process generally involves the following steps:
Fill out the OCI application form through the designated Government portal.
Upload the required self-attested supporting documents along with your photograph and signature. A thumb impression may be required for minor applicants.
Pay the prescribed OCI application fee using the applicable payment method.
Keep the original documents ready for verification.
Submit the required documents to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) having jurisdiction over your application.
After submission, you will receive an acknowledgement or application/file number that can be used to track the application status through the relevant official portal.
For applications submitted in India, the fee mentioned in the provided requirements is:
₹15,000
The fee is payable through a Demand Draft in favor of the Pay and Accounts Officer (Secretariat), Ministry of Home Affairs, payable at New Delhi.
Important:
Applications submitted from India are handled through designated FRRO offices.
The listed locations include:
The appropriate office depends on the applicant’s location and applicable jurisdiction.
After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement or file number.
This reference can be used to check your application status through the relevant official OCI/FRRO portal.
The application may undergo document and eligibility verification before a final decision is made.
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