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  • Why Are Some OCI Card Applications Being Denied, and What Can Applicants Do?

    Reasons behind the OCI Card Applications Being Denied are Incorrect documents, Incomplete information, Poor quality photos or signatures, Incorrect contact information, Incomplete address, and Lack of security clearance. The applicant...

    AM Last reply by Anil Mehta
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  • What New Helpline Services Are Available for OCI Card Applicants in the UK and USA?

    New Helpline Services Are Available for OCI Card Applicants in the UK and USA as follows: For OCI and other service queries Citizens from the UK can connect with VFS...

    VJ Last reply by Vandana Joshi
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  • How Will Taxation Rules Change for OCI Cardholders Owning Property in India?

    Taxation rules for OCI cardholders owning property in India change depending on the subject of the change. Now property owners will have to pay tax on selling property if they...

    SM Last reply by Swati Menon
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  • What Are the Features of the Indian Government’s New E-passport Initiative?

    When we talk about the features of the Indian government's new E-passport initiative are: Biometric data a digital signature, a Tamper-proof design, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip, Faster travel, Compliance...

    YK Last reply by Yash Khater
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  • What Are the Current Passport Processing Times in Major Indian Cities?

    The current passport processing time in major Indian cities depends on the type of passport. Alongside it is also based on the service type and PVR. The regular passport processing...

    RG Last reply by Rajesh Gupta
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  • Has There Been a Revision in Indian Passport Fees, and What Are the New Charges?

    Yes, as of December 2024, the Indian passport fees have been revised: now new passport applicants need to pay INR 1500 for a 36-page passport with 10 years of validity...

    SV Last reply by Shruti Vohra
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  • What Are the Steps to Replace a Lost or Damaged Indian Passport Under New Rules?

    The Steps to Replace a Lost or Damaged Indian Passport Under New Rules are to report the loss or damage, get a First Information Report (FIR), apply for a re-issue,...

    TR Last reply by Tanishq Raina
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  • Why Has India’s Passport Ranking Improved in 2025, and Which New Visa-free Destinations Have Been Added?

    India’s Passport Ranking Improved in 2025 due to several factors, such as diplomatic relations, economic growth, international cooperation, and mobility score. Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand are new visa-free destinations that...

    SC Last reply by Sakshi Chhabra
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  • What is the Importance of Having a Valid Travel Itinerary for Visa Applications?

    Valid Travel Itinerary ensures you have a well-structured travel plan, manage your time with your plans, help in applying for multiple visas to countries, and avoid unnecessary expenses.

    DC Last reply by Divya Chauhan
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  • What Are the Best Credit Cards for International Travel?

    SBI Elite Credit Card, Chase Sapphire Preferred, YES Bank Marquee Credit Card, HDFC Infinia Credit Card, AU Bank Zenith+Credit Card, HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card and ICICI Emerald Private Metal...

    PK Last reply by Prateek Khanna
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