India has overhauled its OCI framework in 2026 — from digital-only applications and e-OCI cards to biometric consent and revised fees. Here's what every cardholder and applicant must know now.

The Indian government has revised the application fee for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card and introduced changes to the application process, including abolishing the six-month continuous stay ...

India announces new charges for OCI cards issued in India and abroad. (BOI Website) Bureau of Immigration of India has announced that the revised fee structure for OCI services in India is now in ...

Government ends Person of Indian Origin scheme, completing a structural consolidation that deems all existing cardholders as OCI status ...

The Indian government has revised OCI card application fees, setting the new OCI card fee at USD 275. Several changes to the ...

Applying for an OCI card in 2026? The Union Home Ministry has launched a revamped digital portal to cut red tape. Follow our comprehensive guide on new OCI registration, document uploads, and photo ...

The Bureau of Immigration has implemented a revised fee structure for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) services effective from April 1, 2026. This update impacts fresh applications, re-issuances and ...

India has standardised the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card application fee globally at USD 275 and removed the earlier requirement for applicants over 12 to stay in India for six continuous ...

Learn about the Overseas Citizen of India card, its benefits, eligibility, and the new online application process.