What is Overseas Citizen of India card, how to apply for it?
The article explains what an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is, outlining its benefits and eligibility criteria for applicants. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the OCI card online. The piece also highlights important rules and restrictions associated with holding an OCI card.
- ▪The OCI card allows foreign nationals of Indian origin to live and work in India indefinitely.
- ▪Applicants must submit their forms online through the official OCI portal and attend an interview at an Indian mission.
- ▪OCI cardholders are not eligible for government jobs and do not have voting rights in India.
- ▪Minors must reapply for the OCI card once they turn 20 as the card needs to be updated with a new signature and photo.
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