Guidelines

Can an American citizen get an OCI card?

Can an American citizen get an OCI card?

Any citizen of the world can apply for the OCI card as long as they can prove they have an Indian origin. We can help you with the OCI card for US citizens. The OCI card for US citizens is possible with our service. Remember that the OCI card allows you to live and work in India.

Can a British citizen have an OCI card?

Yes. On payment of requisite fee, a new OCI ‘U’ visa sticker will be issued. However, the applicant can continue to carry the old passport wherein the OCI ‘U’ visa sticker was pasted along with new passport for visiting India withoutseeking a new visa, as the visa is lifelong.

How can a US citizen get OCI?

Step-by-step guide

  1. Identify OCI Category. Choose the right category.
  2. Get started with your application.
  3. Complete Mail-in application registration process and Pay fees (Mandatory)
  4. Send application by using the mail-in application process.
  5. Post receipt of an application by post.
  6. Track your application.

Is OCI considered dual citizenship by USA?

The OCI is not actually a dual citizenship as the Indian constitution forbids dual nationality (Article 9). On 9 January 2015, the Person of Indian Origin Card scheme was withdrawn by the Government of India and was merged with the Overseas Citizen of India card scheme.

Who is eligible for OCI card?

Any person who, or whose parents or grand-parents were born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 (as originally enacted), and who was ordinarily residing in any country outside India was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01. 1950. 3.

How much does OCI cost UK?

The total cost to get an OCI card in the UK is £201.44. The OCI application VFS Service fee is £7.44. You can pay the OCI fees using Cash, Debit Card or via Postal Order or Bank Draft payable to “VF Services UK Ltd.”

Does OCI mean you are a citizen of India?

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is given to Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who immigrated from India and subsequently acquired citizenship of a foreign country.

How long does it take to get OCI in USA?

8-10 weeks
OCI application normally takes 8-10 weeks for processing. The complete processing of OCI card involves a number of steps. The processing can be further delayed because of incomplete applications.