NRIs in Canada ALERT! New OCI Rules Changed from April 2026

8 May 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Pratibha Sharma. This content was uploaded by Pratibha Sharma. This is a YouTube short/reel titled "NRIs in Canada ALERT! New OCI Rules Changed from April 2026" (posted May 8, 2026). It's an English social-media update directed at NRIs in Canada informing viewers that, effective 5 April 2026, the Indian Consulate in Toronto requires in-person biometric enrollment at BLS centres for all OCI applications (fresh applications, reissues, and applications for children); mail-in OCI applications will no longer be accepted. The speaker urges people to book BLS appointments, bring all required documents, and to save/share the clip for others. Thumbnail URL is provided in the metadata.

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Attention NRIs in Canada! Big update from the Indian Consulate in Toronto. Your OCI process is now changing. From 5th April 2026, you cannot mail in your OCI applications anymore. Every applicant must visit the BLS center in person because biometrics are now made mandatory. So whether it's a fresh OCI application, a reissue, or one for your kids, book that BLS appointment, plan your visit, and carry all your documents. No posts and no shortcuts this time. Save this reel, share it with your friends, and follow us for more NRI updates like this.