Renewal / Updation
Renewal or Updation of OCI Card
The OCI card has to be renewed/updated under the following conditions:
CASE type 1: When the holder of the OCI card gets a new passport once they have completed 20 years of age:
Step 1- Filling up the application form.
The application must be filled and submitted online at the link: https://ociservices.gov.in/ Please carefully read the details and various provisions while submitting application.
Step 2 – Prepare and collect documents required for the application. All documents must be self attested by the applicant unless instructed otherwise.
Step 3- Submit the duly signed printout of the application along with the supporting documents as listed above with applicable fee at a BLS Center.
NOTE:
A visualized step wise process guide for OCI related applications can be accessed at https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/docs/1617812881Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf
Please refer the FAQs page for quries regarding the application process.
CASE type 2: When the holder of the OCI card reaches 50 years of age.
In this case, no new OCI card is issued. All changes are made online only. If the OCI holder wants to change any details in the OCI, they may follow the procedure given below:
Step 1: Visit OCI portal at https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome
Step 2: Go to the option "OCI Miscellaneous Services"
Step 3: Follow the prompts and upload details and scanned copies of documents required as by the portal
Once this has been done, the applicant will receive an email confirming submission of changes. They can then travel using this confirmation and the existing OCI card. No new card is issued.
Please refer the FAQs page for quries regarding the application process.
A visualized step wise process guide for OCI related applications can be accessed at https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/docs/1617812881Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf
