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Launch of electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards
July 14, 2026
14th July, 2026
Launch of electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards
On 30.06.2026, the Government of India has launched electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards in lieu of physical OCI cards for the new applicants and existing OCI card holders having physical booklets.
- The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).
- e-OCI card is a valid travel document and the holder of e-OCI card will need not carry the physical copy of the OCI card at the time of Immigration Clearance and for availing other services.
- The e-OCI card can be downloaded by login into OCI portal (https://ociservices.gov.in) and through the official ‘Indian Visa Su Swagatam’mobile-app.
- The physical booklets shall continue to remain valid and shall be accepted for immigration and other associated services.
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