PRESS RELEASE

Instructions about re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card

The following OCI guidelines have been in force since 2005:

• OCI card is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is acquired by the cardholder up to the age of 20 years.
• OCI card is required to be re-issued once on acquiring a new passport after completing 50 years of age.

2. The Government of India has decided to grant further extension in time till 31st December 2020 to get the OCI cards re-issued in accordance with above guidelines.

3. As and when the current prohibition on international air travel is lifted by the Government of India and the status of OCI card as a visa for travel to/from India is restored, such OCI cardholders may be allowed to travel on the strength of existing OCI cards bearing old passport number along with both old and new passports.

4. It is, however, advised that OCI cardholders renew their OCI cards at earliest and not wait till the deadline. Procedure for renewal of OCI at CGI, New York during the Covid-19 pandemic time can be accessed at https://indiainnewyork.gov.in/whatsnew?id=aUNqckJZMU41Z3MwSXFJNnV1dDF6QT09

New York
June 1, 2020