Is It Necessary to Change Address in OCI Card?

TR Posted by: Tushar Singh Rawat
• 09 July, 2025
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No, it is not necessary to change the address on your OCI card. However, if you want to change your OCI card address, then you can apply online from the OCI services, select 'passport/address updation services under the miscellaneous services and fill out the application, upload all the supporting documents, and click on submit. Then, you will get an email about the successful upload of the documents, and after 30-40 days, you will get your OCI card.

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  • Anika Talwar 18 July, 2025

    To update or change your address in your OCI card, you can apply for it from the OCI miscellaneous services, and choose your service 'Change of address/occupation', and fill out your application form for the OCI card miscellaneous services. You will get your updated OCI card with your new address within 4-6 weeks.

  • Keshav Rathi 11 July, 2025

    If an OCI cardholder wants to update the latest information on the OCI card, like a change of address, then they need to visit the OCI miscellaneous services and select the service to change address on the OCI card, and fill out the online application form with correct details and complete documents. After a few days, you will receive your new and updated OCI card.

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