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  • Unable to Download My e-OCI Card PDF

    I'm a U.S. citizen of Indian origin and recently tried downloading my new e-OCI card from the OCI Services Portal. I logged into my account using the same email address...

    Unable to Download My e-OCI Card PDF
    A Last reply by Ajay
    • 3 Replies
  • Immigration Officer Requested Additional Verification for e-OCI

    I’m an Australian citizen of Indian origin and recently traveled to India using my newly activated e-OCI for the first time. I arrived at Delhi Airport earlier this month after...

    Immigration Officer Requested Additional Verification for e-OCI
    MG Last reply by Meera Gupta
    • 3 Replies
  • e-OCI vs Entry Visa for Frequent Travelers

    I'm a Canadian citizen of Indian origin and travel to India at least three or four times every year to visit my parents and occasionally for business meetings. I surrendered...

    e-OCI vs Entry Visa for Frequent Travelers
    AP Last reply by Arjun Patel
    • 3 Replies
  • e-OCI Card USA Processing Time 2026 Discussion

    I applied for a new e-OCI Card in the USA about three weeks ago and wanted to compare timelines with others. I submitted my application through VFS Global Houston, completed...

    e-OCI Card USA Processing Time 2026 Discussion
    DK Last reply by Devika Kaul
    • 3 Replies
  • What Should Existing OCI Holders Do After the e-OCI Launch?

    I already have a valid physical OCI booklet that was issued a few years ago. After the recent launch of the e-OCI Card, I'm a bit confused about whether existing...

    What Should Existing OCI Holders Do After the e-OCI Launch?
    KS Last reply by Kavya Sekhon
    • 3 Replies
  • Does a Minor Need Separate Portal Registration for e-OCI?

    I'm trying to generate an e-OCI Card for my 10-year-old son, who already has a valid OCI card. I recently created my own account on the new OCI Services Portal,...

    Does a Minor Need Separate Portal Registration for e-OCI?
    TR Last reply by Tanisha Rawat
    • 3 Replies
  • Has Anyone Completed the e-OCI Migration Process?

    I'm an existing OCI cardholder from the USA and recently noticed the new e-OCI migration option on the official OCI Services portal. From what I've read, existing OCI holders can...

    Has Anyone Completed the e-OCI Migration Process?
    DK Last reply by Devika Kaul
    • 3 Replies
  • Is there a different tax slab for OCI holders working in India OCI holder has Swedish citizenship

    I'm an OCI card holder with Swedish citizenship and recently moved to India for work. My employer is based in Bengaluru, and my salary is being paid in India. As...

    Is there a different tax slab for OCI holders working in India OCI holder has Swedish citizenship
    SK Last reply by Shilpa Kapoor
    • 4 Replies
  • Has Anyone Used an e-OCI Card for Multiple Entries Yet?

    I'm an Indian-origin Canadian citizen and recently downloaded my e-OCI card after updating my passport details through the OCI Services Portal. I'll be traveling to India next month and may...

    Has Anyone Used an e-OCI Card for Multiple Entries Yet?
    RK Last reply by Ravi Kumar
    • 3 Replies
  • What Happens If My e-OCI QR Code Does Not Scan?

    I'm traveling from the USA to India next month and recently downloaded my e-OCI card from the OCI Services Portal. While checking my travel documents, I tried scanning the QR...

    What Happens If My e-OCI QR Code Does Not Scan?
    SR Last reply by Sumeet Raghavan
    • 3 Replies
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