New process to re-issue OCI cards
The Modi Govt has decided to simplify the process to re-issue Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards.
- Prior to this, the OCI card is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age, in view of biological changes in the face of the applicant.
new process
- A person will get the OCI card re-issued after his/her completing 20 years of age.
- If Card Holders obtain registration after attaining the age of 20 years, there will be no requirement of re-issue of OCI card.