New Rules for OCI Registration and Cancellation

On 12th August 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification introducing stricter provisions for the registration and cancellation of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, tightening the legal framework governing their status.

  • The OCI scheme, introduced in 2005, grants lifelong visa-free travel to India for eligible foreign nationals of Indian origin, provided they were citizens of India on or after January 26, 1950.

Key Points

  • New Grounds for Cancellation: An OCI registration or card will be liable for cancellation if the cardholder has been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of two years or more, or ....
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