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Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

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Standard Indian rates if resident 183+ days. OCI gives many residency-equivalent rights Quasi-residency — OCI holders can live indefinitely in India and have most citizen rights except vote/government jobs.

Investment
Indian origin (or spouse of Indian) — NOT a residency v…
Processing
4 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Indian rates if resident 183+ days. OCI gives …%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
5,400
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable -11%
Demand score63/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
Citizenship path5 years
Dual citizenshipNo
Remote work
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

OCI is a lifelong multiple-entry status; no minimum stay requirement whatsoever

high confidence

Highlights

  • Indefinite stay in India for OCI holders
  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Rights equivalent to Indian citizens
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Applicable for Indian origin individuals

What could change

Changes in citizenship laws could affect the rights of OCI holders.

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Tax Notes

OCI holders are subject to standard Indian tax rates if they reside in India for 183 days or more.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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Q Who are the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)? A. A person of Indian origin who is a foreign national and gets registered as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 is an OCI.

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