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OCI Re-issue Applications (OCI Miscellaneous Services)
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 22, Apr 2026
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A. What is OCI Re-issue?
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Question |
Answer |
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What is OCI re-issue? |
Application for issuance of a new OCI card under OCI Miscellaneous Services. |
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When is it required? |
Required in situations such as change in personal particulars or loss/damage of OCI card, change of nationality, |
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Is it online only? |
No. It involves online application and physical submission through VFS Global with applicable fee. |
B. When should an applicant apply for OCI re-issue?
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Situation |
Requirement |
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After turning 20 |
If a new passport is issued after age 20, OCI must be re-issued once. |
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Change in personal particulars |
Required for change in name, nationality, date of birth, parent’s name or other details. |
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Lost/damaged OCI card |
Must apply as per prescribed checklist. |
Relevant VFS Checklists:
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Category |
Link for list of required documents (check-list) |
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Adult (Change in particulars) |
https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/Adult-OCI-card-in-lieu-of-Existing-OCI-Card-Aug-2025-updated.pdf |
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Minor (Change in particulars) |
https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/Minor-OCI-card-in-lieu-of-Existing-OCI-Card-Aug-2025.pdf |
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Adult (Lost/Damaged) |
https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/Adult-OCI-card-in-lieu-of-lost-or-damaged-OCI-Card-Aug-2025.pdf |
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Minor (Lost/Damaged) |
https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/Minor-OCI-card-in-lieu-of-lost-or-damaged-OCI-Card-Aug-2025.pdf |
C. How to apply for OCI re-issue
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Step |
Details |
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Step 1: Online application |
Fill form, select category, upload documents, print application. |
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Step 2: Prepare physical packet |
Include form, photo/signature, passport copy, OCI card (if available), supporting docs. |
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Step 3: Submit via VFS |
Submit as per jurisdiction and pay fee. |
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Step 4: Processing |
VFS forwards to Mission/Post; processing begins after acknowledgment. |
VFS Service Page: https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-oci-services
D. Processing Time
Normally 6–7 weeks from date of acknowledgment.
E. Application Suffix
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Suffix |
Meaning |
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M26 |
OCI re-issue application |
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M |
Miscellaneous/Re-issue |
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26 |
Year of application |
F. Travel Advisory During Re-issue
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Aspect |
Details |
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OCI card during process |
Original OCI card is submitted; applicant will not have it. |
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Urgent travel |
Obtain visa or e-visa. |
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Advisory |
Apply well in advance. |
G. Key Reasons for Delay
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Reason |
Explanation |
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Checklist not followed |
Applicants do not review checklist properly. |
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Missing documents |
VFS may hold the application for up to 21 days, after which it must be returned. |
H. Advisory to Applicants
- Select the correct category.
- Review the checklist carefully.
- Ensure all documents are complete.
- Apply well in advance.
- Obtain visa/e-visa if urgent travel is required and OCI application is still under process.
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