How Long Does OCI Processing Take?

KJ Posted by: Kavita Joshi
• 02 July, 2025
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According to the Consulate General of India, a new OCI application can take up to 5-6 weeks from the date of application submission. If you are applying for a re-issuance or update in your OCI application, then it can take up to 6-7 weeks for the processing of your OCI card. This information was obtained after clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India.

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  • Neeraj D’Souza 08 July, 2025

    The OCI application process generally depends on the application details. If you have entered all the information correctly, then it can take up to 5-6 weeks for a fresh OCI application, and if you have applied for a Re-issuance OCI application, then it may take up to 6-8 weeks for the processing. However, if you have submitted the wrong details or forgotten to upload the essential documents, then you have to resubmit your OCI application with valid and correct documents.

  • Anuj Chatterjee 06 July, 2025

    An OCI application takes a couple of weeks for a smooth application process. It includes about 5-8 weeks of time for the processing. However, here is what you can do to make your application process go more after by filing the OCI application correctly and accurately, uploading all the related documents with a proper signature, and you can track your application process to see the progress of your OCI application.

  • Abhishek Sain 05 July, 2025

    Your OCI application generally takes about 5-8 weeks for the process of your OCI card. However, it can be more if you have entered incorrect details in the application and uploaded wrong or missing documents, then it can result in your OCI application rejection.

  • Aishwarya Rana 04 July, 2025

    Your OCI card application can take about 5-6 weeks for the processing of your OCI card. You can also get it before the estimated time of your application is correct, and have all the documents attached, which is essential without any mistakes or errors.

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