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OCI Link with new passport UK — fast, remote, fully managed
Link your existing OCI card to your new British (or other foreign) passport, ideally within about 90 days — handled remotely with portal upload in 24–48 hours.
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- 30,000+ applications since 2017Since 2017
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UK office · +44 7309 081666 · Mon–Sat 08:30–19:00 UK time
- £100 — online within 90 days
- Within about 90 days (recommended)
- 24–48 hrs upload
Is OCI Link right for you?
- New passport issued within about 90 days — link as soon as it arrives; do not wait for the deadline, as the OCI department's rejection emails can arrive late.
- Only the passport number has changed — a renewed or replacement British (or other foreign) passport, spouse-based OCI holders included. Old passport lost? Linking can often still be done — a police report may be needed.
- Fully online — nothing to attend — £100 Matrix fee, no government fee within the 90-day window.
These go to the OCI Passport Details Update instead, not linking
- Name change — marriage or last name — also nationality change, facial appearance change, ex-spouse name removal or address change on OCI
- Lost or damaged OCI card — where the OCI is not yet linked to your current passport — if it is already linked, the £50 e-OCI replaces the card instead
- Wrong details on your OCI — such as date of birth or citizenship
OCI Passport Details Update: £125, e-OCI included — online within 90 days of the new passport. We confirm the exact requirement for your case before you pay.
Not sure which applies? We confirm the correct service in minutes, free of charge, before you pay.
Our five-step process
Contact us and confirm your case
WhatsApp or call — we confirm whether you need OCI Link or the OCI Passport Details Update. Many clients initially choose the wrong service; we check this first at no charge.
Receive your personalised checklist
We send a tailored checklist. For most OCI Link cases this includes: new British passport (biodata page), old British passport (biodata page), and your OCI card (front and back).
Send scanned copies
No originals are required at this stage. Send clear scans or good-quality photos by WhatsApp or email. We check every document against current High Commission specifications.
We format, check, and upload
We resize your photo and signature to specification, verify document quality, and upload to the official OCI portal within 24 to 48 hours.
Confirmation email — you can travel
Once documents are uploaded, we email confirmation as proof of submission. Carry it with both passports while the High Commission processes your update.
Fees, in plain terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Matrix service fee | £100 per applicant — online linking within 90 days of the new passport |
| Government fees | None — OCI Link is completed online within 90 days of the new passport. |
| Our turnaround | Portal upload in 24–48 hrs |
| Authority processing | Typically 25–40 days at the High Commission |
Our £100 fee covers online linking within 90 days of the new passport — document review, photo and signature formatting, portal upload, and the confirmation email — with no government fee. For family applications, WhatsApp us for a combined checklist.
Timelines are conditional and confirmed for your case.
What your fee includes
- Completion of OCI linking on the official Government of India OCI system — online within the 90-day window.
- Photo and signature formatted to current portal specification.
- Document scan review and upload assistance for each required field.
- 24-hour preparation turnaround after we receive your documents.
- Status tracking and updates until linking is confirmed.
- Free rework if a rejection is due to our error; where it is not, we advise on next steps and any government fees are payable again.
If you live in the UK and your passport is past 90 days
The following applies to UK applicants only.
- Passport or address only (any UK mission): filed online, late-update penalty waived for updates received by 31 December 2026
- Name or other particulars change: visa centre appointment, we book it
£125, late-update penalty waived for updates received by 31 December 2026
Full details and the visa-centre checker →Living outside the UK?
This service is completed online, so it works the same wherever you live. Applies within 90 days of your new passport's issue date. Read how it works from abroad →
Common questions
What is the 90-day rule?
OCI cardholders should link their new foreign passport to their OCI within about 90 days of the new passport's issue date. Important: link as soon as the passport arrives — do not wait, because the OCI department's rejection emails can be slow. Within the window the whole update is done online, with no appointment. If you are past 90 days, it is not a dead end — your case goes to our OCI Passport Details Update instead of OCI Link (£125, e-OCI included, late-update penalty waived until 31 December 2026), completed online if only the passport or address changes (whichever UK mission issued your OCI) and through a visa centre appointment for a name or other particulars change. The full breakdown is on that service page.
Do I need to link my OCI every time I get a new passport?
Yes. Whenever your foreign passport number changes, your OCI should be updated within 90 days. The correct service depends on whether anything else has changed. OCI Link applies in straightforward renewal cases within the 90-day window.
How long does OCI passport linking take from the UK?
We upload your documents within 24 to 48 hours of receiving them. The Indian High Commission then typically processes the update in about 25 to 40 days. You can usually travel to India while processing continues — carry both passports and our confirmation.
Do I need to visit a VFS centre for OCI Linking?
Within the 90-day window, no — OCI Link (£100) is completed online, with no VFS appointment. Past 90 days the case is no longer an OCI Link: it goes to our OCI Passport Details Update (£125, late-update penalty waived until 31 December 2026). Where only the passport or address changes, whichever UK mission issued your OCI, you still do not attend — we handle it with your file submission. For a name or other particulars change, we book an appointment you attend. We confirm which service fits before you pay.
I got OCI through my spouse — do I update with every new passport?
If your OCI was obtained through spouse eligibility and your passport has changed, your OCI details should be updated with the new passport within the recommended timeline. Spouse cases generally require additional supporting documents (such as a declaration of subsisting marriage and the spouse's passport/OCI) — we send you the exact checklist after WhatsApp confirmation.
My old passport is lost — can I still update my OCI?
Yes, in most cases. WhatsApp us your situation and we confirm the exact document requirements. A police report for the lost passport may be required as supporting evidence.
I am past 90 days and have not linked yet — what do I do?
UK applicants: Don't worry — your OCI is not automatically cancelled. WhatsApp us your dates and OCI details. Past 90 days, your case is handled through our OCI Passport Details Update rather than OCI Link — £125 (e-OCI included), with the late-update penalty waived for updates received by 31 December 2026. The full breakdown is on that page. We confirm costs before you pay anything.
I live outside the UK — can I use this service?
Yes. Within 90 days of your new passport's issue date the link is filed online and works the same from any country. Past 90 days, message us with where your OCI was issued and we confirm the route.
Can I travel to India immediately after you upload my documents?
Yes. As soon as we send the upload confirmation, you can travel. Carry your old passport (the one linked to your OCI), your new passport, and the confirmation. Indian immigration is familiar with this procedure.
Can I get the e-OCI card with my linking?
Yes — add e-OCI for +£25 when you book online linking within 90 days. Once your linking is complete and your record is updated on the official portal, we generate your e-OCI and deliver it to your phone.
Final decisions and timelines sit with the relevant authority — we prepare and guide; we do not guarantee outcomes. Matrix Solutions (UK Matrix Solutions Ltd) is not affiliated with VFS Global, the Indian High Commission, or the Government of India. Companies House no. 13295750 · ICO ZC142664.
Related OCI services
If you need help choosing between OCI Link and the OCI Passport Details Update, Contact us — we confirm before you pay.