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  • Are There Any Issues With Overstaying My Visa if I Am Waiting for an OCI Card?

    Your evisa will not permit you to stay for more than 180 days. Your exit from India will be denied unless you obtain an exit permit from the FRRO, and...

    Are There Any Issues With Overstaying My Visa if I Am Waiting for an OCI Card?
    SN Last reply by Sneha Nair
    • 4 Replies
  • Can I apply for an OCI card After My PIO expires?

    I have a PIO card that expired in 2015. I want to apply for an OCI card and was wondering if I need to use one of the "in lieu...

    Can I apply for an OCI card After My PIO expires?
    AS Last reply by Amit Sharma
    • 7 Replies
  • Can foreign spouses of Indian citizens apply for an OCI card?

    I was planning to apply for an OCI card through the Indian Embassy in Houston, Texas. Is anyone aware of the application process? I noticed on the Houston Indian Embassy...

    Can foreign spouses of Indian citizens apply for an OCI card?
    DC Last reply by Divya Chauhan
    • 7 Replies
  • Can an OCI Cardholder Use the Indian Driving License System?

    I am an OCI cardholder, currently staying in India with my wife and children. I want to get an Indian driving license. Can anyone help with the process and guide...

    Can an OCI Cardholder Use the Indian Driving License System?
    BM Last reply by Bharat Makhija
    • 20 Replies
  • Can an OCI Cardholder Access Health Insurance Benefits in India?

    Yes, definitely, OCI cardholders can buy health insurance policies in India. Many insurance companies offer special plans for OCI cardholders, particularly those who frequently visit India.

    Can an OCI Cardholder Access Health Insurance Benefits in India?
    AM Last reply by Anil Mehta
    • 3 Replies
  • What Should I Do If My OCI Application is Rejected?

    I am writing this so that you can avoid making silly mistakes that I made.  My OCI application was rejected because I made a data entry error on my application...

    What Should I Do If My OCI Application is Rejected?
    NS Last reply by Nisha Sethi
    • 19 Replies
  • Can OCI Cardholders Enroll in Indian Universities as Domestic Students?

    As far as I know, OCI cardholders are treated similarly to Indian citizens when it comes to taking admission to Indian universities. However, there are some rules that you should...

    Can OCI Cardholders Enroll in Indian Universities as Domestic Students?
    YD Last reply by Yuvraj Dahiya
    • 17 Replies
  • Can OCI Cardholders Open Bank Accounts in India?

    Being an OCI cardholder, I opened a bank account in India even without a PAN card. However, the bank asked me to submit some alternative identification documents, like my OCI...

    Can OCI Cardholders Open Bank Accounts in India?
    VJ Last reply by Varun Joshi
    • 15 Replies
  • What is the Difference Between an OCI Card and a Visa to India?

    The difference between an OCI card and a visa to India is that an OCI is a lifetime visa that allows a person to travel and stay in India for...

    What is the Difference Between an OCI Card and a Visa to India?
    TM Last reply by Tejas Modi
    • 10 Replies
  • Can I Work in India With OCI?

    I am an OCI cardholder, and I want to work in India. So, do I have to let the employer know that I am an OCI cardholder, or can I...

    Can I Work in India With OCI?
    AR Last reply by Aishwarya Rana
    • 12 Replies
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