OCI booklet holders don't need to switch to eOCI cards right now. The Government of India is prioritizing new applicants, and existing booklet holders can keep using theirs. Update your passport details through OCI Miscellaneous Services when you renew.
Important update for OCI booklet holders. You do not need to immediately convert your physical OCI booklet into an eOCI. A lot of people commented on our last video asking if we already have the physical OCI booklet, how do we convert it into an eOCI card? Now here's the reality. Right now, the Government of India's main priority is the new OCI applicants Only. So if you already have a physical OCI booklet, you can continue using it. As of now, there's no official rule saying existing OCI booklet holders must immediately switch to eOCI. Now, the new applicants can now apply online for the eOCI, which is faster and much more convenient. And whenever you renew your foreign passport, you can simply update your passport details online through the OCI Miscellaneous Services. So, do not panic and don't trust any random AI search result online. Always check it with your official Indian consulate or high commission website for the latest OCI rules. And follow us for more OCI visa and NRI updates like this.
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