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OCI Passport Details Update in the UK (OCI Miscellaneous)
Update the passport and personal details on your OCI — name, nationality, address, or a lost or damaged card — online when the passport was issued within the last 90 days. Past 90 days, any case, including a simple passport-number change, is handled here through a VFS appointment we book. Our flat fee is £125 with your e-OCI included; past 90 days, £52.78 is payable separately at VFS.
- £125 flat · e-OCI included
- Online within 90 days
- Name · nationality · address · lost card
- Past 90 days: any case · £52.78 at VFS
Make sure this is the right OCI service for you
Some cases that look like a details update are better handled another way — and one case that looks like OCI Link belongs here. Confirm before you pay:
- Straightforward passport renewal, same name, within about 90 days — usually OCI Link (£100), not a full details update.
- British citizenship just acquired but no OCI card yet — surrender the Indian passport first, then Fresh OCI.
- Spouse-based OCI holder with a new passport, no name change, within about 90 days — typically OCI Link.
- Straightforward passport change past the 90-day window, nothing else changed — this belongs here, not OCI Link: 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).
WhatsApp your situation — or use our smart checker on the OCI renewal information page — and we confirm OCI Link, the OCI Passport Details Update, or Fresh OCI before you commit.
When you need an OCI Passport Details Update
Change of personal particulars
Name change (marriage, deed poll), date-of-birth correction, or nationality change. Your updated OCI record and e-OCI reflect the new details.
Lost or damaged OCI card
Your OCI card was lost, stolen, or damaged. This is handled online when the passport was issued within the last 90 days; past that, a visa centre appointment applies. A police report may be requested for a lost card.
Corrections, address or occupation updates
Mistakes on your earlier OCI record — name spelling, parents' details, signature placement — corrected, or your registered address, occupation or other official details updated, so your OCI is accurate.
New passport issued more than 90 days ago
Past 90 days, any case — including a simple passport-number change with nothing else changed — is handled through this service, not OCI Link. Our fee is £125 (e-OCI included) and the update 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).
Not sure this is the right route? Message us — we confirm before you pay anything.
What your fee includes
- Completion of your update forms on the official Government of India OCI system.
- Photo and signature formatted to current OCI specification.
- Your e-OCI generated and delivered once your OCI is processed — included in the fee.
- 24-hour preparation turnaround after we receive your documents.
- Full file review before submission — nothing skipped, nothing rushed.
- Free rework if a rejection occurs due to our error.
Our update process
Document checklist
Send your current OCI, current passport, and the reason for the update on WhatsApp. We confirm the correct service and email a tailored checklist for your case.
Document submission
Send clear scans or good-quality photos of the requested documents by WhatsApp or email. No originals are required at this stage — within 90 days the update is completed online.
File preparation
We complete the forms on the official Government of India OCI system, format your photo and signature to specification, and prepare your file — usually within 24–48 hours of receiving your documents.
Submission
We submit your update online and share confirmation. Within 90 days of the new passport there is no visa centre appointment and no in-person visit; past 90 days we book the appointment for you.
Updated OCI and e-OCI
Once your OCI is processed on the official system, your details are updated and your e-OCI is generated and delivered to your phone — included in the £125 fee.
Government / VFS fees are paid separately by you at the appointment — see the fee table below.
Fees, in plain terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Matrix service fee | £125 per applicant — online within 90 days, or any case past 90 days through a VFS appointment we book |
| Government / VFS fees | None within 90 days of the new passport. Past 90 days, £52.78 is payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee). |
| Our turnaround | Online preparation in 24–48 hrs |
| Authority processing | Typically 25–40 days on the official system |
Our flat fee is £125 per applicant, with your e-OCI included — online within 90 days of the new passport, or for any case past 90 days (including a simple passport-number change) through a VFS appointment we book. This covers the document checklist, the forms on the official Government of India OCI system, photo and signature formatting, submission, and WhatsApp support through to your updated OCI. Past 90 days, £52.78 is payable separately at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).
Timelines are conditional and confirmed for your case.
VFS / Government fee breakdown
What VFS collects on the day
Applies when the passport was issued more than 90 days ago and a visa centre visit is required. Within 90 days, no VFS visit or fee applies.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government of India fee | £20.00 |
| ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) | £3.00 |
| VFS Service Fee | £29.78 |
| Total payable to VFS (per applicant) | £52.78 |
These VFS / government fees are indicative, and the delivery envelope is already included in them — your document is returned to your address at no extra charge. Your final amount may be higher if VFS charges for optional extras on the day, such as photocopying, document printing, a photo, or SMS updates. The exact total is confirmed by VFS Global at submission.
These figures are illustrative and based on the current VFS schedule (including applicable taxes). Current fees apply on the day of submission and are paid directly to VFS Global — separately from the Matrix service fee.
Common questions
What is an OCI miscellaneous service?
OCI miscellaneous services cover changes to your OCI record — updating your passport details, a name or nationality change, an address update, or a lost or damaged card. For existing OCI holders these are handled online when the passport was issued within the last 90 days, with no visa centre appointment.
Is OCI renewal the same as a miscellaneous update?
OCI cards do not expire like a passport, so "OCI renewal" usually means updating your OCI when your passport or details change. Depending on your case this is handled as a miscellaneous update or an OCI Link — we confirm the correct route for your situation.
When do I need an OCI Passport Details Update instead of OCI Link?
You need a Passport Details Update when there are changes beyond a simple passport-number link — a name, date-of-birth or nationality change, an address or occupation update, or a lost or damaged card — or when your new passport was issued more than 90 days ago, even if only the passport number has changed. OCI Link (£100) is for a straightforward passport change within 90 days of the new passport's issue date, completed online with no VFS visit. Within 90 days, the Passport Details Update is also completed online. Past 90 days, any case — including a simple passport-number change — comes under the Passport Details Update: our fee is £125 (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).
Do I need to attend a VFS appointment?
Within 90 days of the new passport, no — the OCI Passport Details Update is handled online through the official Government of India OCI system, with no visa centre appointment. If the passport was issued more than 90 days ago, yes — for any case, including a simple passport-number change, a VFS appointment applies; we book it for you, and £52.78 is payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee). We prepare and submit your file usually within 24–48 hours of receiving your documents.
What about the 90-day window?
If more than 90 days have passed since your new passport was issued, any case — including a simple passport-number change with nothing else changed — is handled through this service rather than OCI Link. Our fee is £125 (the OCI Passport Details Update, e-OCI included) 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). Within 90 days, a simple passport-number change is an OCI Link (£100), completed online. WhatsApp us your dates and we confirm the checklist before you pay.
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.
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