Processing Of OCI Card Application. Processing an OCI application normally takes 8-10 weeks. The complete processing of OCI status involves a number of steps. The processing can be further delayed because of incomplete applications. The following is a general processing timeline and steps involved in applying for an OCI card:
Henceforth, OCI card holders travelling on the strength of their existing OCI card bearing old passport number are NOT required to carry their old passport. However, carrying the new passport is mandatory. (2) Please note that-Government of India has revised instructions/ guidelines on 'Re-issuance of OCI cards due to issuance of new foreign
Indian Consular Application Centre145 W 45th Street 3rd FloorNew York, New York 10036. If everything is in order (i.e documentation etc.) it will take 1-2 working days (excluding VFS mailing time). Q.The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. 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 become citizens of India on 26th
Re-issuance of OCI card is not mandatory each time a new passport is issued between 21-50 years of age. The applicant can continue to travel carrying the old passport along with new passport and the OCI card for visiting India. However, if the applicant wishes to obtain new OCI card, he/she can apply for the same under Miscellaneous Services These services can be availed for re-issuance / issuance of duplicate OCI documents in the following category of cases: In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can select the option/(s) as given below and upload the latest photograph and requisite documents. gq4K.