Revamped OCI Portal Launched by Home Minister Amit Shah
The Ministry of Home Affairs launched a revamped OCI portal to modernize services for Overseas Citizens of India.
With over 5 million beneficiaries, the new system is aimed at simplifying registration, enhancing user experience, and providing secure digital services.
Developed in response to evolving needs and technological trends, this launch underlines India’s commitment to supporting its diaspora through innovation and connectivity.
Aim and Objectives
- Simplify and streamline the registration process for OCI cardholders.
- Ensure hassle-free experience for Indian-origin persons while visiting/staying in India.
- Strengthen digital security and offer a modern user-friendly interface.
Key Features of the New OCI Portal
- Updated and intuitive user interface.
- Advanced security protocols to protect user data.
- Accessible at: https://ociservices.gov.in
- Available to over 5 million OCI holders and new applicants.
- Improved processing efficiency of applications.
Background of the OCI Scheme
- Introduced via amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005.
- Enables Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to register as Overseas Citizens of India.
- Eligible if they were citizens of India on or after January 26, 1950, or qualified to become citizens.
- Ineligible if the individual or their parents/grandparents were citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh.