Overseas Citizenship of India

The Government of India launched the scheme for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) with effect from 14 November 2005. The eligibility criteria, procedure to be followed and the online application form are available at:
https://ociservices.gov.in/ Forms dully completed, along with the proof of the online Payment made to the Embassy Account as per the table mentioned below.

Fee to be charged in respect of OCI card related services (w.e.f. 01 April, 2024)

S. N.	Particular of Fees		Consular Fee (in Euro)	Consular surcharge (in Euro)	Total Amount (in Euro)
1	New OCI registration	Fresh application	251	3	254
2	OCI registration	In lieu of lost PIO card	92	3	95
2	OCI registration	In lieu of valid PIO card	92	3	95
3.	Misc. services on OCI including re-issue	In case of issuance of new passport	23	3	26
3.	Misc. services on OCI including re-issue	In case of change of personal particulars	23	3	26
4	Issuance of duplicate OCI booklet	In case of mutilated/damaged OCI card	92	3	95
4	Issuance of duplicate OCI booklet	In case of loss of OCI card	92	3	95

Travel Advisory for OCI Cardholders

All the OCI Cardholders are hereby informed that it is mandatory to carry both old and new passports in case the OCI cardholder is traveling on the strength of OCI card bearing old passport number in it, to avoid possible denial of permission to board the flight at the airport.