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Haris2108
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Travel to India with OCI card - UK Passport validity less than 6 months

Post by Haris2108 » Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:39 am

Hi

I am planning to travel India most probably by end of this month for a month or so.
I do have adult UK passport which is expiring on 2nd Sept ie less than 6 months from now. I do have OCI card.

Does airlines or Indian immigraiton object my travel or entry to India? please clarify - based on the answer I can book my tickets

thanks
Haris

BashirB
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Re: Travel to India with OCI card - UK Passport validity less than 6 months

Post by BashirB » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:25 am

Per https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/faq-s-on-oci/
you just need a valid passport and OCI card.

Remember that OCI is not a "visa", so passport validity of 6 months rule does not apply. OCI gives you rights close to NRI - who can enter the country on even expired Passport. Of course, foreigners won't be allowed on plane on expired Passport, but entry in India is possible as long as passport is valid when you enter.

  • Q: I have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. Is there any minimum validity specified for my foreign passport?

    A: You will be allowed entry into India if you have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. You do not need to carry the old passport on which your "U” (OCI) Visa was stamped, if that happens to be different from your current passport.

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