Can OCI holder stay in India with expired passport?

People of Indian origin and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.

Do I need to change my OCI if I renew my passport?

Re-issuance of OCI is mandatory every time passport is renewed up to the age of 20 years, and once on acquiring a new passport, after completing 50 years of age, in view of frequent biological changes in facial features in this age group.

How do I transfer OCI to new passport in India?

Applicants are required to fill miscellaneous application form online for transfer of OCI ‘U’ Visa from old passport to new passport and have to submit the printed application along with copy of old and new passport and copy of OCI booklet.

Is E visa to India suspended?

e-Visa. The Government of India has restored most of the visas, which had been suspended earlier, except Tourist Visas (e-Tourist and regular Tourist Visa) issued before 6 October 2021 and e-Visas of all other types issued before 30 March, 2021.

Can I travel with OCI with new passport?

The requirement of carrying old and new passports, along with the OCI card, has been done away with. Henceforth, an OCI cardholder traveling on the strength of existing OCI card bearing old passport number is not required to carry the old passport. However, carrying the new (current) passport is mandatory.

What documents do I need to renew my OCI card?

These could be:

1. Copy of the Indian Passport; or.
2. Copy of the Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority; or.
3. Copy of Nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority; or.
4. OCI Card/ PIO card of parents/ spouse along with the documents upon which the OCI/ PIO card was issued; or.