OCI Cardholder Services in India (Re-issuance and Updates)

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OCI Cardholder Services in India (Re-issuance and Updates)

Estimated time

About 1 hour to file online; processing time varies by Indian Mission or FRRO

Cost

USD 0-100 depending on the service (most updates are free; loss/damage re-issue and post-20 passport re-issue carry fees)

What You Need

Tap to check off items as you gather them

Additional Items

  • OCI Service Number from your existing OCI Card (printed on the card)
  • Acknowledgement printout from the online application
  • Bank card or net banking access for online fee payment in local currency or USD
  • Address-proof document for the destination Indian Mission/Post or FRRO

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Confirm Which Service You Need

    1. Re-issuance after new passport at 20 โ€” required milestone, US $25
    2. Loss or damage of OCI Card โ€” US $100, police complaint required
    3. Update of address, occupation, name correction โ€” gratis (free)
    4. First-time OCI registration โ€” separate Apply Online flow on the portal

    โš ๏ธ Watch out: Selecting the wrong service category causes the Indian Mission or FRRO to reject the verification and you must re-file. Read the OCI portal service descriptions carefully before paying.

  2. 2

    Prepare Documents

    1. Existing OCI Card and the U-visa or Lifelong Visa endorsement on the original passport
    2. Current passport (and all earlier passports issued since the original OCI grant for the post-20 milestone)
    3. Service-specific documents โ€” police report (loss), affidavit (name change), address proof (address change)
    4. Recent passport-size colour photograph and signature in the format the portal accepts
  3. 3

    File the Application Online

    1. Open ociservices.gov.in and choose Miscellaneous Services
    2. Enter your existing OCI Service Number to pre-populate your record
    3. Select the specific service category and complete the form
    4. Upload documents, photograph, and signature โ€” re-upload if any item is rejected

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Per the OCI portal, the application is incomplete until all uploads succeed. The system pauses but does not reject โ€” keep correcting until everything shows green.

    OCI Online Services Portal (ociservices.gov.in โ†—)
  4. 4

    Pay Any Applicable Fee

    1. If the service is US $25 or US $100, pay via the OCI portal in USD or local-currency equivalent
    2. Save the payment receipt โ€” it is required at the Indian Mission or FRRO appointment
    3. Updation services such as address change are gratis โ€” no fee step
  5. 5

    Submit Originals at the Indian Mission or FRRO

    1. Print the application acknowledgement and bring originals of all supporting documents
    2. Applicants abroad: book an appointment with the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Post
    3. Applicants in India: visit the regional FRRO with the printed acknowledgement
    4. Verification staff confirm originals against the uploaded copies

    โš ๏ธ Watch out: If originals do not match the uploads, the Mission or FRRO returns the application for correction. Re-upload corrected documents on the OCI portal before the next appointment.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Say:

    เคฎเฅˆเค‚ OCI เค•เคพ เคชเฅเคจเคƒเคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคตเคพเคจเฅ‡ เค†เคฏเคพ/เค†เคˆ เคนเฅ‚เคเฅค

    main OCI ka punahpradan karvane aaya/aayi hoon.

    "I am here to have my OCI re-issued."

    ๐Ÿ“‹ Use when: Speaking with FRRO reception staff at the verification visit

  6. 6

    Track and Collect the New Card

    1. Track via the OCI portal under Track Application Status
    2. Once approved, the new OCI Card or update endorsement is issued by the Bureau of Immigration and dispatched through the Indian Mission or FRRO
    3. Keep the previous OCI Card until the replacement arrives โ€” Indian immigration may ask for either at entry

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Carry both the new OCI Card and the new passport at entry โ€” match the OCI Service Number printed on the card to your record so immigration clears you faster.

Costs

Item Amount Payment Notes
Re-issuance of OCI Card after new passport at 20 years of age โ‚น25 Online via the OCI portal in USD or local-currency equivalent Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ. Charged once per renewal at age 20.
Re-issuance of OCI Card on loss or damage โ‚น100 Online via the OCI portal in USD or local-currency equivalent Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ. Police report required for loss.
Update of personal particulars (address, occupation, etc.) โ‚น0 N/A Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ, miscellaneous updation services are provided on gratis basis.
Re-issuance of OCI Card after new passport at 20 years of age โ‚น25
Payment:
Online via the OCI portal in USD or local-currency equivalent
Notes:
Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ. Charged once per renewal at age 20.
Re-issuance of OCI Card on loss or damage โ‚น100
Payment:
Online via the OCI portal in USD or local-currency equivalent
Notes:
Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ. Police report required for loss.
Update of personal particulars (address, occupation, etc.) โ‚น0
Payment:
N/A
Notes:
Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ, miscellaneous updation services are provided on gratis basis.
Total: โ‚น125

FAQ

General

Who can use OCI Miscellaneous Services?

Per the OCI portal, only registered OCI Cardholders can use these services. They cover updates and re-issuance โ€” not first-time OCI registration. New applicants must apply for OCI registration via the same portal under a separate Apply Online flow.

Do I need to re-issue my OCI Card every time I get a new passport?

Per the MHA OCI FAQ, re-issuance of the OCI Card after a new passport is required at one milestone โ€” completion of 20 years of age. Outside that milestone, you do not need to re-issue the card just because the passport changes; instead, update the new passport details with the OCI portal so that immigration officers can match your record at entry.

How much does OCI re-issuance cost?

Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ: US $100 (or equivalent in local currency) for re-issuance in case of loss or damage; US $25 for re-issuance after a new passport at 20 years of age; updation of details such as address and occupation is gratis (free).

How do I apply?

Per the OCI portal, applications are submitted online at ociservices.gov.in. After submitting the application, uploading documents, and paying any fee, you bring originals to the jurisdictional Indian Mission or Post if you are abroad, or to the regional FRRO if you are in India, for prior verification.

How long does processing take?

Processing time varies by the issuing Indian Mission or FRRO and by the service. After originals are verified, the Indian Mission or FRRO forwards the application to the Bureau of Immigration. Tracking is available on the OCI portal under Track Application Status.

What if I lose my OCI Card?

Per the MHA / OCI portal FAQ, file a police complaint, then submit the loss re-issuance application online at ociservices.gov.in with a copy of the police report. The fee for loss/damage re-issuance is US $100. Carry the printed acknowledgement and the police report when you visit the Indian Mission or FRRO with originals.

Can I travel to India while the re-issuance is pending?

Yes if your existing OCI Card and current passport are still being recognised by Indian immigration. The Bureau of Immigration occasionally publishes time-bound dispensations for travel during transitions; check both the OCI portal and the Bureau of Immigration site for the current rule, particularly if you are renewing because of a new passport or a change of nationality.

After This Process

  • โ†’ Carry the OCI Card and current passport on every India trip โ€” both are checked at immigration
  • โ†’ Update your records with banks, employers, and educational institutions when address or passport changes are reflected
  • โ†’ If you spend long periods in India โ€” see our India PAN card and India NRI bank account guides
  • โ†’ Renew or update the OCI again at the next milestone (loss/damage, change of personal particulars)

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