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FAQs on Passport/Attestation/PIO/OCI Services

Q.16    What are the benefits of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

Ans.    Registered OCIs shall be entitled to following benefits:

1. Multiple entry, multi-purpose life long visa to visit India;
2. Exemption from reporting to Police authorities for any length of stay in India;
3. Parity with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.

A person registered as OCI is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she is registered as OCI for five years and has been residing in India for one year out of the five years before making the application.

 

Consular services seekers may please note that bags and briefcases are not allowed in the Embassy premises.

Fee, once paid, is not refundable.