Whether a Foreign National Holding Diplomatic Passport Will Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?

KR Posted by: Keshav Rathi
• 26 September, 2025
3 Reply

No, A foreign national holding a diplomatic passport will not be registered as an OCI cardholder. However, the foreign diplomats and official passport holders not appointed in India can only travel on the power of OCI cards.

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  • Rupal Yadav 01 October, 2025

    As a Foreign national holding a diplomatic passport, I cannot register for an OCI card as the OCI card scheme is only for people of Indian origin and needs to submit proof of Indian origin. Only the person who is are foreign national of Indian origin can apply for an OCI card and should meet the eligibility conditions.

  • Vandana Joshi 27 September, 2025

    What are the reasons for the foreign nationals' diplomatic passport holder ineligibility?

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      Nivedita Rane 28 September, 2025

      The main reasons for the ineligibility for the foreign national holding a diplomatic passport are: 

       

      • Diplomatic Status: If a foreign national holds a diplomatic passport, this shows that he or she is serving in the foreign department, and it is a different category from a person of Indian origin for getting a residency through the OCI scheme. 

       

      • Not providing Indian origin proof: the foreign nationals holding diplomatic passports are not submitting the proof of Indian origin, which is an essential document to apply for an OCI card. As an OCI card applicant, you need to submit proof of Indian origin to process your OCI card application easily and smoothly.   

       

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