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 …

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.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card. 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 …

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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 …

5 days ago · 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 …

Dec 29, 2025 · OCI can be used as identity proof for application of PAN Card and driving license as well as for opening a bank account if the OCI card holder is residing in India.

12 hours ago · OCI stands for Overseas Citizenship of India. It is an immigration status that allows a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work indefinitely in India. What is an OCI Card?

Aug 1, 2025 · The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card gives foreign nationals of Indian origin long-term access to India without the hassle of applying for a visa every time. That means …

Jul 27, 2025 · What is OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)? The Overseas Citizen of India card is essentially a lifelong visa that gives you multiple benefits in India. Think of it as your golden …