India e-OCI Card Launched for Overseas Citizens: Eligibility, Documents, Step-by-Step Download Guide

The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) card as part of its wider digital governance push, alongside the FCRA 2.0 Portal. The initiative aims to reduce paperwork and make services more efficient for more than 5 million OCI cardholders worldwide.The e-OCI system allows users to store a digital version of their OCI card on a smartphone, enabling easier verification at airports and immigration counters. While the physical OCI booklet remains valid, th