Can I apply for my child’s OCI from India ?

OCI handling depends on current visa, place of application, document set, and jurisdiction. If the child is already in India on e-visa or other status, check OCI portal/e-FRRO rules before stay duration becomes the urgent issue. Carry passport, existing visa, birth certificate, parents' documents, and translations/apostilles where needed.

Can we enter India with an e-visa and exit with OCI (because I am planning to stay more than 6 months)?

Do not assume entry status and exit status can be swapped without consequences. If OCI is under process and stay may exceed visa limits, check e-FRRO/FRRO extension rules before travelling. Resolve status before the deadline and keep acknowledgement, passport, visa, and OCI proof together.

Does anyone have an idea about the process of applying for an Entry Visa (X-1) Extension.

India visa extensions are handled through the official e-FRRO route where applicable. Start before expiry with passport, current visa, address proof, reason for extension, and OCI status if relevant. Processing times vary—do not wait until the last day.

Got a New Passport? Here’s What It Means for Your OCI Card (No New Card Needed!)

Official OCI guidance requires online upload/update when a new passport is issued; some reissue rules vary by age and category. For planning, treat passport renewal and OCI update as one workflow, keep old passport if available, and print acknowledgement before travel. Do not wait until airport day to discover the mismatch.

How long did it take you to get OCI?

OCI timing varies by mission, country, document completeness, and backlog—weeks to months is normal. Start early, use the correct jurisdiction checklist, track status online, and keep travel plans independent until OCI is issued or a valid visa alternative is confirmed.

Moving back to India permanently with newborn OCI child, what documents to carry so I never need to come back for paperwork?

Carry originals plus scans: child passport, OCI card, birth certificate, parents' passports, marriage certificate, apostilles/translations where applicable, vaccination and medical records. For foreign-born children, missing apostilles or translations cause the most painful rework after return—verify the checklist for your mission before you fly.