Can I travel to India after applying for OCI?

Should I apply for emergency visa to travel to India? No. As per the latest guidelines, all OCI card holders (with valid reason) holding US Passport are permitted to enter India. You may also refer to https://www.cgisf.gov.in/news_detail/?newsid=81 OCI Card holders do not require Emergency visa to enter India.

Does OCI need to be updated with new passport?

According to the recent relaxation in requirements for OCI Card Reissue: (ii) OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. (Applicants may refer to https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-oci-services for the process).

Can tourist visa travel to India?

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter India? Yes. Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully on November 15 for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas issued on or after October 6, 2021.

Can I travel with old OCI and passport?

OCI cardholders are permitted to enter, work and reside in India indefinitely. Previously, travelers whose OCI cards showed an expired passport number were required to travel with both their expired passport and current passport. OCI Cardholders are now allowed to travel with just their OCI card and current passport.

Can I apply for OCI and renunciation together?

Can I apply for OCI and Visa to together? A. No. The Renunciation or surrender certificate is only provided when the required documents are attached along with the application.

Do you need Indian visa if you have OCI card?

Does an OCI Cardholder need a visa to visit India? OCI cardholders do not need a visa to visit, live or work in India.

Can I travel to India with new passport and visa on old passport?

A: If you have a valid visa in your old passport that has expired, your visa is still valid. You can travel to India using both the old and the new passports, as long as your nationality and passport particulars remain the same.