India will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India cards from July 8, 2026. Existing physical booklets remain valid but are no longer mandatory to carry. New applicants must download their digital e-OCI Card to their mobile phones. Personal interviews are now compulsory only for spouse-based OCI applications. Existing cardholders can update details online without needing card renewal.

The e-OCI facility allows OCI Cardholders to generate and store a digital version of their OCI Card on their mobile device.

India will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India cards from July 8, 2026. Existing physical booklets remain valid but are no longer mandatory to carry. New applicants must…