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  • Can You Apply for OCI Card While in India?

    Yes, you can apply for an OCI card while being on a visitor visa. However, applying from your own country for the card is quite simple. I know that when...

    Can You Apply for OCI Card While in India?
    PR Last reply by Pooja Reddy
    • 8 Replies
  • Do You Need Employment Letter for OCI?

    Yes, as far as my knowledge goes, you need to provide an employment letter for OCI. It is one of the mandatory documents. About the relevant forms or the samples,...

    Do You Need Employment Letter for OCI?
    RY Last reply by Rupal Yadav
    • 7 Replies
  • Does OCI Need to Be Updated With New Passport?

    Yes, it is mandatory to renew your OCI card when you renew your passport. Your OCI card is linked to your passport, and if you get a new passport, you...

    Does OCI Need to Be Updated With New Passport?
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
    • 5 Replies
  • What Does OCI Stands for?

    OCI stands for Overseas Citizens of India, which is given to people of Indian origin and their family members who fulfil the eligibility requirements. It provides the cardholder with several...

    What Does OCI Stands for?
    VS Last reply by Vikram Singh
    • 6 Replies
  • Does an OCI card expire?

    No, an OCI card does not expire as it is valid for a lifetime, but remember, you may have to reissue your OCI card under specific situations. You need to...

    Does an OCI card expire?
    SL Last reply by Simran Luthra
    • 7 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?
    RV Last reply by Rahul Verma
    • 7 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?
    SC Last reply by Sakshi Chhabra
    • 7 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?
    YK Last reply by Yash Khater
    • 12 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?
    MA Last reply by Manish Agarwal
    • 14 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?
    IJ Last reply by Isha Jain
    • 14 Replies
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