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  • Is OCI Permanent Residency

    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...

    Is OCI Permanent Residency
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
    • 3 Replies
  • Is OCI Dual Citizenship?

    No, OCI does not allow OCI cardholders dual citizenship. It only allows the visa-free entry and other benefits, but it doesn't claim that having an OCI means the status of...

    Is OCI Dual Citizenship?
    KT Last reply by Karan Thakur
    • 2 Replies
  • How Long Can I Stay in India With OCI?

    There is no limit on staying in India. An OCI cardholder can stay for an Indefinite period in indian, and they don't even need to report their stay in India...

    How Long Can I Stay in India With OCI?
    PS Last reply by Parth Shah
    • 2 Replies
  • Can I Travel to India without an OCI Card?

    Yes, you can travel to India if you don't have an OCI card. With a valid visa, you can enter India for work, tourism, or study purposes by submitting all...

    Can I Travel to India without an OCI Card?
    BM Last reply by Bharat Makhija
    • 6 Replies
  • Is OCI Better Then NRI?

    If we talk about who is better, OCI or NRI, then of course NRIs are the top because they can get their Indian citizenship, which OCIs cannot do, and can...

    Is OCI Better Then NRI?
    NP Last reply by Neha Patel
    • 5 Replies
  • How to Check OCI Update Status?

    Here are the simplest steps to check your updated OCI status: first, you need to visit the official website of the OCI services, then you need to go and select...

    How to Check OCI Update Status?
    KB Last reply by Kunal Bhasin
    • 5 Replies
  • How Long Does OCI Processing Take?

    According to the Consulate General of India, a new OCI application can take up to 5-6 weeks from the date of application submission. If you are applying for a re-issuance...

    How Long Does OCI Processing Take?
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
    • 7 Replies
  • Can OCI Live in India Forever?

    Yes, OCI cardholders can live in India because it allows them to enter India lifelong. They can get multiple entries with an OCI card or can live in India for...

    Can OCI Live in India Forever?
    KB Last reply by Kunal Bhasin
    • 5 Replies
  • Do OCI Pay More Tax in India

    As an OCI, if you an any Indian income generated from any business, rent, or any commercial property, then you need to pay taxes under the Income Tax Act. But...

    Do OCI Pay More Tax in India
    NV Last reply by Nikhil Vora
    • 4 Replies
  • What Other Documents Are Required to Apply for an OCI if My Indian Parents Don't Have the Original Indian Passport?

    In case your parents don't have the original Indian passport, don't worry, you can still submit some other documents as alternatives. You can submit a copy of your parents' Indian...

    What Other Documents Are Required to Apply for an OCI if My Indian Parents Don't Have the Original Indian Passport?
    • 0 Replies
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