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Extension of time for re-issue of OCI Card till 31st December, 2021.

Posted on: April 02, 2021 | Back | Print

 

CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA

DURBAN

PRESS RELEASE

Extension of time for re-issue of OCI Card till 31 st December, 2021.

As per the existing instructions, holders of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card are required to be get their OCI cards reissued after obtaining new Passport, up to the age of 20 years and once on attaining the age of 50 years due to changes in facial appearance .

With a view to avoid inconvenience to OCI Cardholders, who may be required to get their OCI Cards re-issued, the timeline for re-issuance of OCI Cards has been extended untill 31st December, 2021.

Also, the requirement of carrying old and new passport alongwith OCI Card has been done away. Henceforth, the OCI Card holders travelling on the strength of their existing OCI Cards bearing old passport number are not required to carry their old passport. However, carrying of new passport is mandatory.

Durban

31.03.2021