HASSLE-FREE OCI APPLICATION PROCESS:
Fast turnaround time: With our service, your application will be uploaded to the High Commission portal within 24-48 hours, ensuring that you can travel to India as soon as possible.
OCI Link with New Passport UK — Fast, Remote, Fully Managed
Got a new British (or other foreign) passport? Your existing OCI card must be linked to the new passport number before you travel to India. Matrix Solutions handles the entire process remotely — document check, portal upload, and confirmation — within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your documents.
Who Needs OCI Link with New Passport
OCI cardholders hold a foreign passport (British, American, Canadian, etc.). Whenever that foreign passport number changes — and your name and other details remain the same — your OCI must be linked to the new passport within 90 days. This service applies to:
British Passport Renewed
Your British passport has been renewed and the passport number has changed. Most common case — link your existing OCI to your new British passport within 90 days.
Replacement British Passport
British passport lost, stolen, or damaged and replaced. The new passport has a different number, so your OCI must be linked again — within 90 days of receiving the replacement.
Spouse-Based OCI Holder
If your OCI was granted on your spouse's eligibility, your foreign passport renewal still requires an OCI link within 90 days — no exceptions.
Address Change Only
If only your passport number (and sometimes the address printed on your OCI) has changed, with no change to your name, OCI Link is the correct service — within 90 days.
Check Your Situation First
Some Cases Need OCI Miscellaneous — Not Linking
The following cases cannot be done with OCI Linking. They require the OCI Miscellaneous service instead, which includes a full booklet re-issue:
- OCI issued before age 20, now 20 or above, first passport renewal — a one-time new booklet is required
- Name change on new passport (e.g. after marriage) that differs from your OCI card
- Date of birth correction or mismatch between passport and OCI
- Nationality change recorded on your new passport
- Lost or damaged OCI card — replacement requires a new booklet, not just linking
- Significant change in facial appearance from the OCI photo
- Past the 90-day deadline — linking is no longer possible, Miscellaneous via VFS is required
Not sure which applies to you? WhatsApp us — we confirm the correct service in minutes, free of charge, before you pay anything.
Our 5-Step Process
Contact us and confirm your case
WhatsApp or call us — we confirm whether your case requires OCI Linking or OCI Miscellaneous, and whether you are within the 90-day window. We check this for you first at no charge.
Receive your personalised document checklist
We send a tailored checklist for your case. For most OCI Link cases this is: new British passport (bio-data page), old British passport (bio-data page), and your OCI card (front and back).
Send scanned copies via WhatsApp or email
No originals needed. Send clear scanned copies or good quality photos by WhatsApp or email. We check every document against current High Commission specifications before proceeding.
We format, check, and upload to the OCI portal
Our team resizes your photo and signature to exact specification, verifies all document quality, and uploads everything to the official OCI portal within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your documents.
Confirmation email sent — you can travel
As soon as documents are uploaded, we send confirmation by email. This is your proof of submission. Carry it with both passports when travelling while the High Commission processes your update.
Why UK Indians Choose Matrix Solutions
We check your 90-day window before you pay anything
With the new 90-day rule in place, choosing the wrong service wastes time and money. We confirm your window and correct service type before you spend a penny — linking or Miscellaneous, we tell you exactly which applies.
Photo and signature formatted to exact specification
The most common reason for OCI link rejection is incorrect photo dimensions or signature format. We resize both to exact High Commission specification before upload — first-time compliance, every time.
Same-day confirmation email — travel without delay
Once uploaded, we email confirmation immediately. This has helped clients travelling to India the same day their upload was completed — no uncertainty at check-in or immigration.
WhatsApp support 7 days — even at the airport
Available 9am to 9pm every day. If a question comes up at immigration or check-in, message us and we respond. Real people, fast replies, in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
UK registered, ICO licensed — your documents protected
Company No. 13295750. Data Protection licence ZB151833. Your documents are encrypted, accessed only by our team, and securely deleted after your application is complete. Never shared with third parties.
Common Mistakes That Cause OCI Link Rejections
These errors cause the majority of OCI portal rejections. Matrix Solutions checks all of these before uploading your documents:
- Not linking within the 90-day window — leading to booklet cancellation and mandatory VFS visit
- Photo uploaded with wrong background colour, incorrect dimensions, or file size too large
- Signature not meeting the 1:3 aspect ratio required by the OCI portal
- Wrong passport page uploaded — only the bio-data page is required, not visa pages
- Selecting OCI Link when the case actually requires OCI Miscellaneous (name change, lost/damaged card, or OCI issued under 20 and now over 20 for first renewal)
- Name on new passport does not match the OCI card — this needs Miscellaneous, not Linking
- Applying too close to travel dates — allow at least 40 days where possible
- Not carrying old passport at immigration while OCI update is still processing
Frequently Asked Questions
The Indian government requires OCI holders to link their OCI card to a new foreign passport within 90 days of receiving it. If you miss this deadline, your OCI booklet will be cancelled and you must apply for OCI Miscellaneous service via VFS — with penalty charges. Do not attempt to link after 90 days; rejection comes within 10 days and triggers cancellation.
Do not attempt to link. Go directly to OCI Miscellaneous service via VFS. Attempting to link after the deadline results in rejection within 10 days and cancels your OCI booklet — making the situation worse. WhatsApp us and we guide you through the Miscellaneous process, VFS booking, and penalty charges.
Yes. Every time your foreign passport number changes, your OCI must be linked within 90 days — regardless of your age. As long as your name and other details have not changed, OCI Link is the correct service. If your OCI was issued under age 20 and you are now 20 or above for the first renewal, or your name/details have changed, you need OCI Miscellaneous instead.
If your OCI was issued at age 20 or above and only your passport number (and sometimes the address on your OCI) has changed — with no name change — OCI Linking is correct, within the 90-day window. This applies at any age, including over 50.
While you are still under 20, every new passport simply needs to be linked to your OCI within 90 days — no new booklet required. The first time you renew your passport after turning 20, a one-time new OCI booklet (Miscellaneous service) is required. After that, standard OCI Linking applies for all future renewals.
Matrix Solutions uploads your documents within 24 to 48 hours of receiving them. The Indian High Commission then processes the update, typically 25 to 40 days. You can travel to India while the update is processing — carry both passports and our confirmation email.
For standard OCI Link cases within the 90-day window, no VFS appointment is required — the entire process is completed online. If you are past 90 days or your case requires Miscellaneous service, a VFS visit is mandatory.
Yes. If your OCI was granted on your spouse's eligibility, it must be linked to every new foreign passport within 90 days to remain valid for travel to India.
Yes, in most cases within the 90-day window. WhatsApp us your situation and we confirm the exact document requirements. A police report for the lost passport may be needed as supporting evidence.
If you already hold an OCI card issued on a previous passport, use this Linking service within 90 days. If you do not yet have an OCI card, you must first surrender your Indian passport and apply for a Fresh OCI. WhatsApp us to confirm the right route for your situation.
Yes. As soon as we send the upload confirmation email, you can travel. Carry your old passport (the one currently linked to your OCI), your new passport, and the confirmation email. Indian immigration is familiar with this procedure.
Service Fee
Our flat fee for OCI Link with New Passport is £100 per applicant. This covers document review, photo and signature formatting, portal upload, and confirmation email. There are no VFS fees for standard OCI Link cases within the 90-day window. For family applications, WhatsApp us for a combined checklist and fee.
OCI Link Service Across the UK
Our service is fully remote and available to all UK residents. Dedicated support pages for:
Not sure whether you need to link your new passport to your OCI or apply for a new OCI booklet?
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