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New OCI and citizenship rules 2026 ban dual passports for minors and fully digitize e OCI
Economy
Published on 2 May 2026
Minor children now face a hard two passport limit
Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 have been notified, tightening passport rules for minor children and overhauling OCI procedures. The updated framework bans minors from holding two passports, moves OCI registration to a fully digital process with e OCI cards, and details electronic renunciation or cancellation steps. It also enables biometric data use to speed immigration and improve digital record-keeping.
- Minor children cannot hold two passports under the 2026 rules
- OCI registration is now fully online with e OCI cards
- Electronic procedures are defined for renouncing or cancelling OCI
- Biometric data can be used to speed up immigration checks
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