Govt tightens OCI rules: Overseas citizenship holders risk losing status; convictions of 2 years or more will lead to cancellation

The Indian government has announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders could have their registration cancelled if they are convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more. The OCI card can also be revoked if they are charge-sheeted for an offense that carries a potential jail term of seven years or more, according to a recent notification.The Indian government has announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders could have their registration cancelled if they are convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more. The OCI card can also be revoked if they are charge-sheeted for an offense that carries a potential jail term of seven years or more, according to a recent notification.2025-08-13T10:54:02.000Z{}Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:54:02 GMT