India has overhauled its OCI framework in 2026 — from digital-only applications and e-OCI cards to biometric consent and revised fees. Here's what every cardholder and applicant must know now.

The changes aim to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork, and bring greater clarity to registration, renunciation, and cancellation of OCI status.

India has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in ...

The Indian government has revised the application fee for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card and introduced changes to the application process, including abolishing the six-month continuous stay ...

New Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Applying for OCI is fully online. Renouncing or cancelling OCI ...

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card: The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is a lifetime immigration status granted to people of Indian origin or heritage who hold foreign citizenship. It allows ...