India transitions to digital Overseas Citizen of India cards from July 8, 2026, simplifying processes for new applicants and offering online updates for existing cardholders.

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…