Update ideally within about 90 days
OCI services
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.
- £100 — online within 90 days
- Within about 90 days (recommended)
- 24–48 hrs upload
- Past 90 days: OCI Passport Details Update
The 90-day window — link promptly, not on the deadline
Link your OCI as soon as the new passport arrives — ideally within about 90 days of its issue date. Do not wait for the deadline: the OCI department's rejection emails can arrive late.
Within 90 days
Fully online — no appointment needed
- £100
- Matrix fee — online linking
No VFS fees within the 90-day window
Past 90 days
OCI Passport Details Update instead
No longer an OCI Link — we book a VFS appointment and you attend in person.
- £125
- Matrix fee
- + £52.78
- payable at VFS
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
- 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, or through a VFS appointment we book if past it, with £52.78 payable at VFS. 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.
Who needs OCI Link with a new passport
British passport renewed
Your British passport has been renewed and the passport number has changed. This is the most common case — link your existing OCI to your new British passport.
Replacement British passport
Your British passport was lost, stolen, or damaged and replaced. The new passport has a different number, so your OCI needs to be linked again.
Spouse-based OCI holder
If your OCI was granted on your spouse's eligibility, your foreign passport renewal generally needs an OCI link in the same way as other OCI holders.
Lost old passport
If the old passport linked to your OCI is lost, linking can often still be done. We confirm the exact requirements — a police report may be needed.
Not sure this is the right route? Message us — we confirm before you pay anything.
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 every required field.
- 24-hour preparation turnaround after we receive your documents.
- Status tracking and updates until linking is confirmed.
- Free rework if rejection occurs due to our error.
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 |
| Past 90 days | Not this service — your case goes to our OCI Passport Details Update: £125 per applicant, plus £52.78 payable at VFS. Full details and VFS fee breakdown → |
| Government fees | None — OCI Link is completed online within 90 days of the new passport. Past 90 days the case is the OCI Passport Details Update, where £52.78 is payable at VFS. |
| 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 VFS fees. For family applications, WhatsApp us for a combined checklist. Past 90 days? Your case goes to our OCI Passport Details Update instead (£125 + £52.78 at VFS) — the full breakdown is on that page. OCI Passport Details Update →
Timelines are conditional and confirmed for your case.
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, plus £52.78 payable at VFS). 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 + £52.78 at VFS), which is completed through a VFS appointment we book. 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.
Important notes
- 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.