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Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) card registration launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs

July 20, 2026

a) Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) card has been launched on 30.06.2026 for the new applicants and existing OCI card holders (physical booklets).

b) The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Integrated Check Posts.

c) 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 vailing other services.

d) 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.

e) The physical booklets shall continue to remain valid and shall be accepted for immigration and other associated services.