Flying to India? OCI Card + New Passport Travel Rules

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this short informational video, the presenter explains what travelers whose Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is linked to an old foreign passport need to do before flying to India. After submitting an online passport‑update request, travelers can board with four items: the old passport that holds the OCI linkage, the new passport, the OCI card itself, and a printed acknowledgement of the online update. The update must be completed within 90 days, and most adults only need the online update rather than a new OCI booklet. Airlines typically require both passports and the receipt of the update. The video concludes by offering assistance through Visa Mint, inviting viewers to email OCI@visa-mint.com for help.

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Flying to India this week, but your OCI is linked to your old foreign passport? Take a breath, you are probably completely fine. Here's the deal: once you have submitted the passport update online, you can travel with the 4 things: your old passport where the OCI is linked, your new passport, your OCI card, and the printed acknowledgement of your online update. That paper trail is what keeps check-ins smooth. Quick fine print update within 90 days. Most adults only need the online update, not a new booklet. And airline staff just want both passport plus the receipt. Still unsure what applies to you? Visa Mint sorts your OCI update and travel docs. Just message us to OCI@visa-mint.com.