India simplifies OCI card reissue after passport renewal
What changed
India has made the system for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card simpler when cardholders renew their passport. The main change is that the OCI system is now more digital. In most cases, people who hold an OCI card do not need to get a physical OCI card reissued every time they get a new passport after they turn 20. Instead, they can update their passport details using the OCI online portal. They can then download an electronic OCI (e-OCI) card. The new system also cuts down on much of the previous paperwork for OCI cards. It allows existing OCI holders to see their OCI details online. Important: This does not mean people can ignore passport renewals. OCI cardholders must still update their passport information if the OCI rules say they need to.
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