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Who is eligible for the e-OCI?

The e-OCI is India's official digital OCI card — generated from an existing OCI record on the Government of India's OCI portal. Eligibility comes down to one thing: whether your OCI is linked with your current passport.

  • OCI linked with your current passport (the passport number printed on your card matches, or you completed the online linking after renewing) — eligible now. e-OCI service, £50, delivered generally within 24 hours of order confirmation.
  • Passport renewed within the last 90 days, never linked — online linking is still possible. OCI Link + e-OCI, £125 total; the e-OCI follows once linking completes (typically 40–45 days end to end).
  • Passport renewed more than 90 days ago, never linked — online linking is generally no longer possible; a new OCI booklet is needed through the OCI Renewal/Miscellaneous route (VFS appointment; VFS/government fees at current rates). OCI Renewal + e-OCI, £150 total.
  • OCI application in progress — add the e-OCI for +£25; it's generated after your OCI is processed on the official system.
  • No OCI yet — start with Fresh OCI and add the e-OCI for +£25.

Common eligibility questions

How do I know if my OCI is linked with my current passport?
Look at the passport number printed on your OCI card. If it matches your current passport, you're linked. If it shows an old passport number and you never completed the online linking after renewing, it's most likely not linked — the checker above will point you to the right route.
My passport was renewed more than 90 days ago — can I still get the e-OCI?
Yes, but not immediately. Past 90 days, online linking is generally no longer possible, so a new OCI booklet through the OCI Renewal/Miscellaneous route comes first (VFS appointment; VFS/government fees at current rates). Your e-OCI is generated once your new OCI is processed.
Matrix handled my OCI linking earlier — am I eligible?
Yes — if we linked your OCI and you haven't renewed your passport since, you're already eligible. Order the £50 e-OCI service; it's delivered generally within 24 hours of order confirmation. If your OCI Link is currently in progress with us, add the e-OCI for £25 instead.
Is my physical OCI card still valid?
Yes. The e-OCI is an additional official digital copy — your physical OCI card remains valid.

The e-OCI is generated on the Government of India's official OCI portal. Matrix Solutions is an independent documentation service (ICO ZB151833) and is not affiliated with the Government of India or VFS Global. Full details, pricing and FAQ: e-OCI Card Download Service.