OCI for kids vs 10 year tourist visa

[Donald_Trump]

I have US citizen kids and have been debating for a while on should I apply OCI yet for them or continue to have 10 year tourist visa for them.

The reason is that for minors, OCI need to be renewed every 5 years when the US passport expires till they attain age of 18. This implies a cost of application and shipping every 5 years. So I had got 10 year tourist visa for my kids initially. This way, I only have to deal with visa process every 10 years instead of every 5 years if we get OCI.

Has any one done this and can anyone let me know if what I am doing is wrong or not cost effective?

[sahajpatel]

Just do OCI. OCI holders are treated better at the airport. Renewing OCI is 25 dollars and is easy with 7 day processing times. Also in situations like this pandemic, only oci are allowed in India no visa

[Donald_Trump]

Thanks for your insights. I will apply for OCI when their current 10 year visa ends.

Just do OCI. OCI holders are treated better at the airport. Renewing OCI is 25 dollars and is easy with 7 day processing times. Also in situations like this pandemic, only oci are allowed in India no visa