Press Releases EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR RE-ISSUANCE OF OCI CARDS TILL 31 DECEMBER 2020.

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR RE-ISSUANCE OF OCI CARDS TILL 31 DECEMBER 2020.

PRESS RELEASE

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR RE-ISSUANCE OF OCI CARDS TILL 31 DECEMBER 2020

As per existing instructions, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder registration is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to the age of 20 years and once after completing 50 years of age in view of biological changes in the face of the applicant.

2. With a view to avoid inconvenience to such OCI cardholders, this is to inform that Government of India has decided to extend the deadline for re-issuance of OCI cards from the existing deadline of 30th June, 2020 to 31st December 2020.

 

May 26, 2020

****