OCI application fee revised: Here’s what applicants need to know
Mint·3d ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Bureau of Immigration increased Overseas Citizen of India application fees effective April 1, 2026. Applications filed in India cost ₹15,000. Applications filed outside India cost $275 or local currency equivalent. OCI card reissuance after passport renewal costs $25. Lost card replacement costs $100. Passport detail updates must occur within three months of new passport issuance. Applications are submitted online at ociservices.gov.in.
Key Entities
Bureau of ImmigrationOverseas Citizen of India (OCI)Ministry of Home Affairsociservices.gov.inApril 1, 2026