Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified

New Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Applying for OCI is fully online. Renouncing or cancelling OCI ...
NDTV

Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors

The Union Home Ministry notified digital changes for OCI and citizenship applications in 2026 Minor children cannot hold foreign passports while holding Indian citizenship under new rules OCI card ...
The Hindu

What is Overseas Citizen of India card, how to apply for it?

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday (April 30, 2026) notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, marking a shift towards digital processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and ...
Mint

MHA overhauls Citizenship Rules, moves OCI applications to digital platform. Full details here

The Union government has notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift across various processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship ...
The Hindu

Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

In a gazette notification published on Thursday (April 30), the government has added a specific proviso for citizenship applicants involving children that "the minor child cannot at any time hold the ...
Indiatimes

Applications for OCI cards can be now made online

NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The digital application will be for ...