My son got an OCI when he was a teenager. We got a new passport subsequently he was 19 years and 8 months, but never updated the OCI with new passport. Now my son is in his mid 20s but his new passport is valid. As per the new OCI rules, you need to get the OCI reissued only if you get a new passport after reaching 20 years. Since my son got his passport before he was 20 (though he is in mid 20s now), does he still need to get the OCI reissued or can we just upload the new passport copy and a picture online (as is the case with others). Anyone knows? VFS isn ot very helpful - they just send the standard rules page.
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You need a reissuance once after he turned 20. Just go and try to follow the new passport update process on the embassy site and it will guide you. You can use his current passport (even though it was issued before he turned 20) or wait for the next passport and then do the process. If you do it now, next passport is an online only update.
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Originally posted by tp2016 View PostThanks for the response. His passport renewal is not due for next 3 years, so I guess it is better to get reissuance now. Do you know if they allow to travel with the OCI and carrying both the current and old passport (the one that matches with OCI).
If this were my kid, I'd just do the re-issuance now and be done with it. I hate (absolutely hate) dealing with the babus at the embassies here and at the airports there.
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yes. dealing with the babus is a nightmareIn any case, I plan to apply for the re-issuance. but was not sure if they will issue one in time for next visit (in 3 months). If it takes longer time to get it, then I will just go with e-visa. Thanks for your response.
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Do we know if the passport-OCI process is requried for OCI reissue. As per their checklist they only ask for copies to be uploaded and mail the copies and original OCI card, along with printed form to VFS. But it does not say if the original USA is required anytime in the process, like they do for the new OCI. Since we will be traveling abroad in near future, I need to make sure that we are not stuck for weeks without the original USA passport. Thanks for your responseLast edited by tp2016; 07-13-2023, 07:06 PM.
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