Change in citizenship rules for 3.77 million overseas Indians
By Krishnan Nayar
NEW DELHI, 15th April, 2021 (WAM) – In rule changes which will make it easier for Indians living abroad to connect with the country of their origin, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will no longer have to apply for renewal of their status periodically when their passports are renewed and re-issued.
The change is rules announced today by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs will benefit 3.77 million people who have OCI status, including many such people living in Gulf countries.
OCI status gives holders of passport-like cards issued by the Indian government all the benefits of Indian citizenship except voting rights and the right to own agricultural land while retaining their foreign passports. OCI cards serve as multiple entry, life-long visas for such cardholders to enter or live in India.
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