I only renewed my passport — which service is that?

If only your passport number changed and your name and details are the same, that is OCI Link (£100), completed online within about 90 days — no VFS visit and no full update.

What is the photo size for OCI?

For OCI, the photo is 51×51mm (2×2 inch), formatted to the official OCI specification. We share the exact specification and a sample with your checklist.

I'm past 90 days — can I still update my OCI?

Yes. Past 90 days, our fee is £125 (the OCI Passport Details Update, e-OCI included), even for a simple passport change, and it is completed through a VFS appointment we book — you attend VFS in person — with £52.78 payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee). WhatsApp us and we will guide you.

Do I need a VFS appointment?

Within the 90-day window, no — OCI Link and the OCI Passport Details Update are both handled online, with no VFS visit. Past the window, yes: any case, including a simple passport change, goes through the OCI Passport Details Update (our fee £125, e-OCI included), completed through a VFS appointment we book, which you attend in person, with £52.78 payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).

OCI renewal in the UK (2026): OCI Link vs the OCI Passport Details Update — which do you need?

Got a new passport and need to update your OCI? There are two services — OCI Link and the OCI Passport Details Update — and people often confuse them. This 2026 UK guide makes it simple: which one you need, the all-important 90-day rule, and the costs.

Your OCI is tied to your foreign passport. Whenever that passport changes, your OCI needs updating — but how you do it depends on your situation. Within the 90-day window both routes are handled online, with no VFS visit; past it, any case goes through the OCI Passport Details Update (£125, e-OCI included), completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS. Picking the right one first saves time.

OCI Link vs the OCI Passport Details Update — the quick answer

OCI Link (£100) is the simple route when only your passport number has changed — same name, valid card — within about 90 days of the new passport. It is fully online, with no VFS visit. Past 90 days, our fee is £125 (the OCI Passport Details Update, e-OCI included) and it is completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).

The OCI Passport Details Update (£125, e-OCI included) is the wider route for bigger changes: a name, date-of-birth or nationality change, a lost or damaged card, or a significant change in appearance. Within the 90-day window it is also handled online, with no VFS visit; if your new passport is past it, it is completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).

When you need OCI Link (£100)

OCI Link is the simple route. It applies when only your passport number has changed — for example, your British passport has been renewed or replaced — and your name and other details are unchanged. Within the 90-day window it is fully online, with no VFS appointment: we check your documents, format your photo and signature, submit the update on the official Government of India OCI system, and confirm. Complete it within about 90 days of receiving the new passport. Past 90 days, even a simple passport-number change moves to the OCI Passport Details Update (£125, e-OCI included), completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS.

When you need the OCI Passport Details Update (£125)

Some cases need a full update of your OCI record rather than a simple link. Within the 90-day window all of these are handled online, with your e-OCI included and no VFS visit; past the window they are completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS. They are: your name has changed or does not match the OCI (for example, after marriage); there is a date-of-birth or other detail correction; you have had a change of nationality; your OCI card is lost or damaged; there is a significant change in your facial appearance; or you would like an updated address on the record. A simple passport-number change also comes here, at the same £125, once the new passport is past 90 days.

The 90-day window — do not leave it

Your OCI should be linked to your new passport within about 90 days. If that window passes, it is not a dead end — past 90 days, our fee is £125 (the OCI Passport Details Update, e-OCI included) and it is completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable in person at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).

An OCI that still shows an old passport number can cause questions at immigration, so link as soon as your new passport arrives — do not wait the full 90 days, as rejection emails can arrive late.

What about spouse-based OCI?

If your OCI was granted on your spouse's eligibility, your passport renewal is still handled by OCI Link within the 90-day window. A short spouse declaration and supporting documents are usually needed — we provide the exact checklist.

Still not sure which you need?

The quickest way is to check your case directly. Use our OCI service checker on the OCI renewal in the UK guide, or WhatsApp us your passport issue date and a photo of your OCI card and we will confirm the correct route — OCI Link or the OCI Passport Details Update — in minutes, before you pay. You can also read which route applies to you — the 2026 guide for the current rules at a glance.