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  • Whether Foreign Military/ Police Personnel are Eligible for Grant of OCI?

    No, foreign military and police personnel are not eligible for registration for the OCI card, whether they are serving in the army or police, or they retired. Only Israeli citizens'...

    Whether Foreign Military/ Police Personnel are Eligible for Grant of OCI?
    TR Last reply by Tanishq Raina
    • 2 Replies
  • Whether Foreign National Childern of Such Indian National Who is Not Alive Will Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?

    Yes, a foreign national of Indian origin can apply for an OCI card and is eligible to register for an OCI even after the death of their parents. For the...

    Whether Foreign National Childern of Such Indian National Who is Not Alive Will Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?
    PR Last reply by Pooja Reddy
    • 2 Replies
  • Whether a Foreign National Holding Diplomatic Passport Will Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?

    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...

    Whether a Foreign National Holding Diplomatic Passport Will Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?
    RY Last reply by Rupal Yadav
    • 3 Replies
  • Whether OCI Cardholder Living in India Should Have an Valid Passport?

    Yes, OCI cardholders living in India must have a valid foreign passport to travel to India. An OCI card is a travel document and a lifetime visa for foreign national...

    Whether OCI Cardholder Living in India Should Have an Valid Passport?
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
    • 2 Replies
  • Can a Foreigner Apply for OCI Cardholder Registration Beyond 4th Generation

    Yes, citizens of some countries can register for the OCI card beyond the 4th generation, which are given below:  Suriname - up to 6th generation Guyana - up to 6th...

    Can a Foreigner Apply for OCI Cardholder Registration Beyond 4th Generation
    NP Last reply by Neha Patel
    • 1 Replies
  • Whether Change of Gender is Allowed in Oci Card?

    Yes, OCI cardholders can change their genders, but there is one condition: for the gender change, you must have a new passport that shows the gender change before applying for...

    Whether Change of Gender is Allowed in Oci Card?
    NW Last reply by Nishant Walia
    • 2 Replies
  • Is a Refugee/stateless Person Allowed to Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?

    No, a stateless/refugee person of any country cannot apply for an OCI card or register for an OCI card on the spouse's basis. If a person has an OCI card...

    Is a Refugee/stateless Person Allowed to Be Registered as OCI Cardholder?
    VD Last reply by Vipul Dulani
    • 1 Replies
  • Can I Convert My PIO Card to OCI Online?

    To convert the PIO to OCI online, follow the steps below:  You need to visit the official website of the OCI services.  Register in the OCI services and log in...

    Can I Convert My PIO Card to OCI Online?
    RY Last reply by Rupal Yadav
    • 8 Replies
  • Mistake to Avoid While Filing an OCI Card?

    Given below are some of the points that you should remember while filing an OCI card application:  Make sure you have uploaded a high-quality photo and signature for your OCI...

    Mistake to Avoid While Filing an OCI Card?
    AR Last reply by Aishwarya Rana
    • 4 Replies
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