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Launch of electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards
Embassy of India
Berne
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NOTICE
The Government of India has launched electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards in lieu of physical OCI cards for the new applicants and existing OCI card holding physical booklets.
- The following are the useful points with regard to e-OCI cards :
a) e-OCI card has been launched on 30.06.2026 for the new applicants and existing OCI card holding physical booklets.
b) The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).
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 availing 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. - It is informed that now onwards, only digital OCI card (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants as well as existing physical booklet OCI Card holders.
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