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  • 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...

     
    KT Last reply by Karan Thakur
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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...

     
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
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  • How Long is OCI Taking These Days?

    The normal processing time for obtaining an OCI card for a new OCI application is approximately 5-6 weeks, which depends on the information you provide and the documents you upload....

     
    SG Last reply by Sanya Ghoshal
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  • Can OCI Get PAN Card in India?

    Yes, OCI can get a PAN in India if they need it to do their financial transactions. They will need it to manage their finances and to track their financial...

     
    SS Last reply by Siddharth Sethi
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  • Can I Stay in India on OCI?

    Yes, you can stay in Indian for an indefinite time with an OCI card. You don't need to report to any local or higher authority for any duration of stay...

     
    VS Last reply by Vikram Singh
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  • Can OCI Holder Have PAN Card?

    Yes, OCI cardholders need to have a PAN card, which is mandatory for them to carry out their financial transactions and file ITRs. It is a 10-digit code, which is...

     
    DK Last reply by Devansh Kapoor
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  • Do We Have to Renew OCI Card?

    Yes, in some situations, you need to renew your OCI card or update your OCI card. When you are 20 years old, to update your passport number in the OCI...

     
    AR Last reply by Aditya Rao
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  • Can I Get an OCI Card in India?

    Yes, you can get an OCI card if you are a citizen of a country but not in India at the time of constitution commencement, if you were born in...

     
    SM Last reply by Swati Menon
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  • Can I Travel to India With OCI Card?

    Yes, you can travel to India freely with an OCI card with a valid passport. It allows you to stay in India for work, study, or living purposes for an...

     
    AK Last reply by Arjun Kapoor
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  • Can I Work in India With an OCI Card?

    Yes, you can work in India if you have an OCI card. You can work in various fields like education, finance, and economics. However, OCI cardholders cannot work in public...

     
    VN Last reply by Viraj Nambiar
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