Processing Time and Status Enquiry

Status Enquiry

You may check the status of your application on the OCI portal at https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury.

  • Timeframes shown are indicative only.
  • Kindly note that there is no urgent or fast track service for OCI. In case of an emergency, please apply for a relevant visa.  

Processing Time:

Application Type

Indicative Processing Time

Fresh OCI application

Approximately 45 working days from the date of submission

Reissue of OCI Card

Approximately 55 working days  from the date of submission

Spouse-based OCI applications

No fixed timeframe.

  • All applicants are strongly advised to make travel plans and bookings only after the OCI card has been issued, as no urgent/tatkal service is available. If travel is urgently required while your application is being processed, you may apply for a visa in the interim.
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