Republic of India · IND
e-Visa expansion, OCI rules and outbound student mobility.
Country score
61.9 / 100
2 policy records · 1 in force · 2 visa categories · 2 agencies tracked
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What changed
India has made it simpler to reissue an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card after you renew your passport. This means you will need to get your card reissued physically fewer times in your life.
Published 4 Aug 2026IND — News (English)
What changed
India has made more people able to get an e-Visa. It has also changed the costs for different visa lengths.
Published 9 Jul 2026Effective 9 Jul 2026Deutsche Welle
Announced or proposed measures — signalled early, not yet settled law.
Effective 9 Jul 2026 · effective 9 Jul 2026
Electronic visa for tourism, business, medical and conference visits.
Lifelong visa and residence rights for eligible people of Indian origin.
Manages immigration checkposts, visa extensions and registration of foreign nationals.
Issues Indian passports, visas and OCI cards and manages consular services abroad.