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e-OCI Card for new applicants and existing OCI card holders
NOTICE
The Government of India has launched electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards on 30.06.2026 for the new applicants and existing OCI card holders (having physical booklets).
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- The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs)
- 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.
- The e-OCI card can be downloaded by logging into OCI portal https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/ and through the official ‘Indian Visa Su Swagatam” mobile app.
- The physical booklets shall continue to remain valid and shall be accepted for immigration and other associated services.
- The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs)
2. 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.
