Can't Download Your e-OCI Card? Here's the Fix! | Update Your Registered Email

3 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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The video addresses a common problem where OCI card holders cannot download their eOCI card because the email address originally registered with the Bureau of Immigration is no longer accessible. It explains that the Bureau has issued an update requiring a current, accessible email to generate or download the eOCI card. The presenter walks through a step‑by‑step process to resolve the issue in under a minute: (1) Visit the official OCI Services portal and register as a new user using a current email address; (2) Log in, select “Apply Online” and choose “OCI Miscellaneous Services”; (3) Enter the OCI card number, the passport number linked to the OCI card, and the date of birth; (4) Choose “Email ID Updation”, upload the OCI card PDF, and submit the request; (5) After the request is approved, the updated email is linked to the OCI profile, allowing the user to open the eOCI tab and download the eOCI card. The presenter invites viewers to comment for assistance and to follow the channel for more OCI/NRI visa and immigration updates.

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Okay, so you cannot download your eOCI card. The problem might not be your OCI card. It could be your registered email address. And here's how to fix it under a minute. The Bureau of Immigration has shared an important update for existing OCI card holders. If your old registered email address is no longer accessible, you won't be able to generate or download your new eOCI card. And here's what to do. For step 1, visit the official OCI services portal and register as a new user using your current email address. For step 2, log in, click apply online and select OCI Miscellaneous Services. For step 3, enter your OCI card number, the passport number linked to your OCI card, and also your date of birth. For step 4, choose email ID updation, upload your OCI card PDF, and submit your request. For step 5, once your request is approved, your updated email will be linked to your OCI profile. Then simply open the eOCI tab and download your eOCI card. Comment eOCI email if you need any help updating your email or downloading your eOCI card. Follow us for more latest OCI/NRI visa and passport immigration updates like this.