How to Renew an Indian OCI Card?

Some things that you need to avoid while renewing your OCI card: 

• Entering incorrect details in the Indian OCI renewal application. 
• Not verifying the supporting documents before submission. 
• Not providing clear photos and accurate signatures. 
• Applying late for the renewal application results in delayed processing. 

Here are the steps given below, which will help you renew your Indian OCI card: 

• You need to go to the official portal of the Ministry of External Affairs. 
• Then fill in the application form with all the correct details. 
• Attach all the supporting documents and photos as mentioned by the officials. 
• Then wait for the verification of your application. 
• Once your application is verified, you will get your updated OCI card. 

You can also check your OCI card renewal status by visiting the official website of the OCI services and 'Track application status', then enter your application ID, passport number, and captcha. After clicking on 'Get status', you will see the real-time status of your OCI renewal application.

Here are the documents that you will need to update a Minor OCI card: completed OCI application form, valid passport, 2 passport-size photos, parent's authorization form, parent's OCI card, Birth certificate of minor showing parents' names, proof of address, fees,  and other related documents.

To renew your OCI card, you need to submit some of the essential documents like your valid passport, a copy of your OCI card's first and last pages, poof of address, proof of Indian origin, photos, and a signature. These are the documents that make your application process smoother and easier.