Embassy of India, Reykjavik, Iceland
e-OCI Notice e-OCI Notice

e-OCI Notice

Embassy of India
Reykjavik
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NOTICE

The Government of India has launched electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards in lieu of physical OCI cards for the new applicants and existing OCI card holding physical booklets.

2. Attention of existing OCI Card holders and OCI applicants is drawn to the following:

a) e-OCI card has been launched on 30.06.2026 for the new applicants and existing OCI card holding physical booklets.

b) The new e-OCI card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

c) The holder of e-OCI card will need not carry the physical copy of the OCI card at the time of Immigration Clearance and for availing other services.

d) The holders of physical OCI card can download e-OCI card by logging into OCI portal (https://ociservices.gov.in) and through the official ‘Indian Visa Su-Swagatam’ mobile app.

e) The physical booklets shall continue to remain valid and shall be accepted for immigration and other associated services.

3. It is informed that now onwards, only digital OCI card (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants.

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