Embassy of India

Abidjan

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card

The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) Card, providing Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholders with a secure and convenient digital version of their OCI document. OCI Cardholders can now download their e-OCI Card to a mobile device and present it, along with a valid passport, at Immigration Check Posts and to participating airlines. The existing physical OCI Card remains valid and does not need to be replaced.

How to Download your e-OCI Card

1. Log in to the OCI Services Portal (https://ociservices.gov.in) using your registered email address and password.
2. If you have not yet registered, create an account using the email address associated with your OCI application.
3. Navigate to the e-OCI Card tab of your dashboard.
4. Select Generate e-OCI Card next to your application.
5. Download and securely save your e-OCI Card on your mobile device for easy access while traveling.

The introduction of the e-OCI Card is part of the Government of India's ongoing efforts to enhance digital services and simplify the travel experience for OCI Cardholders.

OCI Cardholders are encouraged to download their e-OCI Card and share this important update with family and friends.

NOTE: OCI Cardholders are required to update their latest passport details in their OCI Card (including e-OCI) each time a new passport is issued irrespective of age within 3 months of issuance of the passport. However, there will be no restriction on the OCI Cardholders to travel to/from India during the period from the date of issue of new passport till the date of final acknowledgment of his/her documents in the online system.

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