OCI Card applicants must now remain in India or any third country for six months continuously and cannot travel internationally until the OCI Card application is submitted.
Also question is, can I get urgent OCI?
The time taken for issue of OCI Card is minimum 4-6 weeks, delay beyond the specific time frame cannot be ruled out owing to certain technical reasons. All applicants are advised to book their travel plan only after obtaining the OCI. For spouse cases, it may take more time.
Likewise, people ask, can OCI get Aadhar card?
Aadhaar Card enrollment is presently available to residents in India. OCI Cardholders who stay in India for a long time (over 182 days in twelve months immediately preceding the date of application for enrolment) and have an Indian address can also enroll for Aadhaar Card in India.
Can OCI sell property in India?
According to the latest rules regarding the OCI cardholders, Indian origin people who moved out from India for employment or business, NRIs with foreign citizenship, and OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cardholders are not allowed to buy and sell properties in India.
Do I need to submit passport for OCI?
A valid original US passport or Non-Indian passport if the nationality is non-US is needed at this point. The U-Visa (OCI) sticker needs to be affixed to a blank visa page in the passport. The passport must have minimum 2 blank pages and a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of application.
Is marriage certificate needed for OCI?
required. CONSENT LETTER: Applicant has to write and sign a consent letter confirming that the Indian Consulate/Embassy is authorized to make edit and correct the mistakes made in the OCI Government form. Copy of the marriage certificate is a must, if married.
Is OCI valid for lifetime?
The OCI card is a lifelong visa available for citizens of Indian origin. Once you get it, you will obtain all the rights any resident in India has. You can live and work in India. The OCI card is valid for 10 years after issued and it allows Multiple Entry to the country.
What are the disadvantages of OCI card?
For OCI Cardholders
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Lifelong multiple entries for visiting India. | Not eligible for purchasing agricultural land. |
| No requirement for registering with local police authorities after 180 days. | Not eligible for a government job. |
What documents do I need for OCI?
Documents Required for OCI Card
- Applicant’s Original US/Foreign Passport validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.
- Copy of US Naturalization Certificate/Or Birth certificate if born outside of USA.
- Recent Passport photo taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance.
What is the fee for OCI card to India?
In case of application filled in India, fee Rs. 1,400/- for re-issuance of OCI & in case of issuance of duplicate OCI (for loss/damage of OCI) fee Rs. 5,500/- to be paid.