Is OCI Permanent Residency

AP Posted by: Ashok Prasad
• 02 July, 2025
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Yes, with an OCI card, you can get a permanent residency for staying in Indian for an indefinite period. This means that you can live, work to stay in India as much as you want.

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  • Viraj Nambiar 09 July, 2025

    Yes, OCI cardholders can have permanent residency in India for an indefinite time, but ensure that you have an updated passport with an OCI card.

  • David Lucas 05 July, 2025

    Yes, having an OCI card allows OCI cardholders to get a permanent residency, but let me clarify that most people get confused between the permanent residency and citizenship. OCI card allows you to only stay in India, not provide you with citizenship in India.

  • Sumeet Raghavan 04 July, 2025

    If you have a valid OCI card, then you can live in India as long as you can because, according to the Government of India, OCI cardholders are allowed to stay in indian for an indefinite time. With that, you can also take advantage of the benefits of having an OCI similar to the rights of Indian citizens, getting equal fares in local flights, allowed to visit wildlife sanctuaries, national parks.

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