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  • Can I Apply for OCI Without Surrendering My Indian Passport?

    OCI card allows foreign nationals of Indian origin to stay, work, and live in India for an indefinite period. It allows applicants to enter India visa-free anytime without reporting the...

     
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
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  • What is the Process to Convert a PIO to an OCI Card

    Here is the simple application process to convert a PIO to an OCI card. First, you need to visit the OCI services website, then choose the registration option of an...

     
    DB Last reply by Dhruv Bhandari
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  • What are the Disadvantages of OCI Card?

    The disadvantages of an OCI card are that you cannot vote in Indian elections or have no voting rights in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislative assemblies, or any...

     
    KB Last reply by Kabir Batra
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  • What are the Advantages of OCI Card?

    According to Section 7B of the Indian Citizenship Act makes it is highly beneficial for people of Indian origin living abroad. it allows OCI cardholders to stay in India for...

     
    TM Last reply by Tejas Modi
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  • How to Check OCI Application Status?

    To check your OCI application status, first, you need to go to the official OCI Services website, select the option for OCI inquiry, and then select OCI card application status....

     
    PB Last reply by Palak Bafna
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  • What are the Rules for OCI Card Holders 2025?

    The some of the recent changes for the OCI cardholders in 2025 which is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has tightened OCI card cancellation rules, which include that if...

     
    NV Last reply by Nikhil Vora
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  • What are the Benefits and Eligibility for OCI Card in USA?

    The benefits of applying for an OCI card in the USA. You don't have to register with the authorities for long stays, can easily get admission in the recognised indian...

     
    NB Last reply by Natasha Bedi
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