The OCI card, or Overseas Citizen of India card, grants lifelong visa-free travel to India. It allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to enjoy certain privileges. Holders can live, work, and study in India. However, they cannot vote or hold public office. The card promotes cultural ties and economic engagement between India and its diaspora. It strengthens connections across borders.
The Union Home Ministry fully digitized the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card application process, effective from 1 May 2026, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The new...
