Q.1086 OCI stamp on new passport

Question: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a OCI U visa stamped on my expired passport. Now that I have a new passport what are the requirements to transfer OCI Visa to new passport? In addition is it true that as from 29th January 2015 there is no requirement to transfer OCI Visa to New passport if the OCI booklet is there as a proff? Thank you, Regards, Answer: Yes! there is no mandatory requirement to transfer OCI to new passport. Your OCI card [booklet] is proof of your OCI status. As for proof a circular copy from the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division) is posted on this website for informational purposes at: http://nriinformation.com/articles4/index_htm_files/UVisa_Transfer_MHA_Circular_U.pdf You may also contact the nearest Indian consulate in your area to confirm.
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Q.1086 OCI stamp on new

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Question: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a OCI U visa stamped on my expired passport. Now that I have a new passport what are the requirements to transfer OCI Visa to new passport? In addition is it true that as from 29th January 2015 there is no requirement to transfer OCI Visa to New passport if the OCI booklet is there as a proff? Thank you, Regards, Answer: Yes! there is no mandatory requirement to transfer OCI to new passport. Your OCI card [booklet] is proof of your OCI status. As for proof a circular copy from the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division) is posted on this website for informational purposes at: http://nriinformation.com/articles4/index_htm _files/UVisa_Transfer_MHA_Circular_U.pdf You may also contact the nearest Indian consulate in your area to confirm.
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