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Renewal of OCI Card for age 50 and over

Post by ritishb » Fri May 26, 2023 12:25 pm

Hi

My friend, will be 50 years old on 30th November 2024. His UK passport is valid from January 2023 until January 2033. He is planning to go to India in early November 2024 (before his 50th birthday) and is planning to be there for a month or so. He has an OCI Card which he has had since 2003 (when he was in his late 20s). The question is when should he renew his OCI Card (Apparently when you reach 50+, you have to renew it) ?

a) Does he need to renew his OCI Card at the age of 50 years old on 30th November 2024?

b) Does he need to renew his OCI Card after his UK passport expires in January 2033?

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Re: Renewal of OCI Card for age 50 and over

Post by ritishb » Sat May 27, 2023 9:40 am

OCI card holder who attains the age of 50 years or more, OCI card must be renewed only once after the issuance of a new passport.
4. It is also clarified that if an OCI cardholder renews his/her foreign passport of 10 year validity at anytime between between the age 41 to 49 and which remains valid till he/she attains the age of 51 to 59, the old OCI card would remain valid till he/she obtains a fresh passport.
5. If the OCI card is issued for the first time after the age of 50 years, then there is no need for re- issuance of OCI card in case a new passport is obtained. However, if the applicant so desires at anytime he/she can apply under Miscellaneous Services for re-issue of the OCI card to reflect the updated passport number, change in personal particulars etc.

SOURCE: https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/CountryNe ... isory_.pdf

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