Hi Narin! There is neither any need nor any option to convert your physical OCI book into an electronic OCI. The existing OCI cards in physical form will remain valid.

Hi Anuradha! You can apply for your son’s OCI card from the country of your residence/citizenship outside India.

Hi Tina! Please go through the article where we have detailed how you can carry your own jewelry more than the duty-free allowance.

Hi Mansha! The e-OCI processing time is 15 business days, shorter than the processing time for physical issuance of OCI Cards. The fee is the same.

Hi Andrew! PIO Card is not valid anymore. You need to apply for an OCI card. Being a new applicant, you stand a chance to get an e-OCI Card.

Hi Cassim! No need to convert your paper OCI passbook into an e-OCI. The electronic version is currently being issued to new applicants only.

Hi Subramanian! It is not mandatory. Currently, there is no option to convert your physical OCI card into an e-OCI.

Hi Indu! Thank you for appreciating our effort to keep our customers and readers up-to-date.

Hi Sukhdeep! We are awaiting further updates in the coming days.

Hi Mr Panijinathan! There is no need to convert the physical OCI book into e-OCI. All existing OCI cards in the paper form will remain valid.