How Long is OCI Taking These Days?

AS Posted by: Ashishkumar Rameshchandra Shah
• 03 July, 2025
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The normal processing time for obtaining an OCI card for a new OCI application is approximately 5-6 weeks, which depends on the information you provide and the documents you upload. If you have provided all the correct information and documents, then you will receive your OCI card before the expected delivery date.

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  • Sanya Ghoshal 08 July, 2025

    The processing time of the OCI application, whether it is a fresh application, re-issued, or updated in your OCI it will take approx 5-6 weeks for your OCI card.

  • Anika Talwar 06 July, 2025

    The time taken by OCI card these days is around 4-6 weeks, which can also be extended if there are errors on the application form of the OCI or due to uploading the wrong documents.

  • Sumeet Raghavan 04 July, 2025

    The processing time of the OCI card depends on various factors like the application information, uploading of the essential documents, and the website or services from which you are applying. Generally, it will take approximately 6-11 weeks for the OCI application service, which includes a fresh OCI application, a re-issue OCI application, a lost or damaged OCI card, or OCI miscellaneous services.

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