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Centre slashes OCI rules and sets fee at USD 275 ending six month stay for many
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
A key six month rule is now gone
The Centre has revised OCI card application fees, fixing the fee at USD 275. It has also overhauled the process by removing the mandatory six-month continuous stay requirement for applicants aged over 12 years. The changes are aimed at simplifying eligibility for OCI applicants and reshaping timeline expectations for those applying under the scheme.
- OCI application fee set at USD 275
- Six-month continuous stay rule scrapped for applicants over 12
- Process changes introduced alongside the fee revision
- Rules are set to simplify OCI application expectations
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