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e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) Card

Posted on: July 08, 2026 | Back | Print

Important notice for All OCI Cardholders! 

The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI facility, enabling OCI Cardholders to generate and store a digital version of their OCI Card on their mobile device. Your existing physical OCI Card remains valid.

You no longer need to carry your physical OCI booklet everywhere. Simply download your digital e-OCI Card to your mobile phone and present it, along with your passport, at Immigration Check Posts and to participating airlines.

From 08 July 2026 onwards, only digital OCI cards (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants. The application process remains the same.
This is a welcome digital initiative that makes it easier for OCI Cardholders to keep their documents readily accessible while travelling.

Official OCI Services Portal (https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/)

Please see the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and FAQs below: