OCI Reissue:
As recently as 15 April 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced simplification of OCI reissue. OCI card holders who are less than the age of 20 do not need to reissue their cards every time their US passport is renewed. They need to reissue their cards only once when they turn 20 years of age. Those who attain OCI after the age of 20 do not need to reissue their cards any more. Instead OCI card holders must upload a copy of a new US passport containing their photograph and a latest photograph once when they attain the age of 20 years and once after completing 50 years of age. OCI card holders do not need to carry old passports along with their OCI cards while boarding a flight to India.
In conclusion, OCI card is a powerful document for foreign citizens of Indian origin that gives unique benefits lifelong.
To attain one, you need to apply online, upload necessary documents, prepare for a physical submission and dispatch with payment to the closest Indian consulate in your jurisdiction. Else, simply pick up your phone and call us, Air Tours Inc at 847-301-7777 or 773-764-4544. Feel free to email us at info@airtoursinc.com. We have a team of consular service experts who can help with the entire process from application to delivery of OCI card to home address.
Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1096267/india-foreign-tourist-arrivals-e-tourist-visa/
https://boi.gov.in/content/overseas-citizen-india-oci-cardholder