Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

The government updates Citizenship Rules, 2026, enhancing OCI registration with digital applications and streamlined processes for cardholders.
The Financial Express

OCI services go digital: MHA introduces changes in Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026

The changes aim to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork, and bring greater clarity to registration, renunciation, and cancellation of OCI status.
Newspoint on MSN

Govt notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday, April 30, notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift across various processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) ...
Indian Weekender

Digital E-OCI: New online rules in place

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday notified amendments to the Citizenship Act, introducing an online application system for ...
NewsBytes

Union Home Ministry amends citizenship rules: Key changes

The Union Home Ministry has introduced changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, transitioning OCI cardholders and citizenship applications to a digital platform.

Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified

New Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Applying for OCI is fully online. Renouncing or cancelling OCI ...

Citizenship rule change: Applicants have to declare, surrender passports issued by Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh

According to the notification, the rules will come into force on the date of publication in the official gazette.
Oneindia

Big Change In Citizenship Rules: OCI Goes Fully Digital, New Norms For Minors Introduced

The Ministry of Home Affairs updates Citizenship Rules 2026, introducing online OCI applications, e-OCI system, biometric consent, and new norms for minors and document submission.