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OCI important info
OCI Important Info
Government of India has launched Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) card on 30.06.2026 for the new applicants and existing OCI card holders (physical booklets).
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b) The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the ICPs and other modules of the IVFRT.
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c) The holder of e-OCI card will need not carry the physical copy of the OCI card at the time of Immigration Clearance and for availing other services.
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d) The e-OCI card can be downloaded by login into OCI portal (https://ociservices.gov.in) and through the official ‘Indian Visa Su-Swagatam” mobile app.
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e) The physical booklets shall continue to remain valid and shall be accepted for immigration and other associated services.
It is informed that now onwards, only digital OCI card (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants as well as existing physical booklet OCI Card holders.
