Does a Canadian citizen with an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) require a visa to enter Singapore?

1. Can OCI holder travel to India from Canada?
2. Do OCI need visa for India?
3. How long can you stay in India with OCI?
4. Can OCI holder apply for visa?
5. Can OCI holder travel to India now?
6. How long does it take for OCI card in Canada?
7. Can OCI get Aadhar?
8. Is OCI an NRI?
9. Is OCI card lifelong?
10. What are the disadvantages of OCI card?
11. What is the new OCI rule?
12. Who is the first citizen of India?

Can OCI holder travel to India from Canada?

The following categories of travellers can avail such flights for travel to India; All Indian nationals. All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders citizen of Canada.

Do OCI need visa for India?

The OCI card (the blue booklet) in conjunction with a current valid foreign passport is sufficient to travel to and from India. In March 2020, visa-free travel granted to OCI holders were put on hold till 15 April due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How long can you stay in India with OCI?

cardholders ? (i) An OCI is entitled to life long visa with free travel to India whereas for a PIO card holder, it is only valid for 15 years.

Can OCI holder apply for visa?

Government of India has decided to dispense with the "U" Visa sticker on the foreign passport of OCI card holders with immediate effect. ... However, if he/she holds valid ordinary passport with valid OCI/PIO cards, entry can be allowed.

Can OCI holder travel to India now?

People of Indian origin and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.

How long does it take for OCI card in Canada?

The minimum processing time to return the original documents is 12-15 working days. Issuance of OCI Booklet 6 to 8 weeks. Stamping of OCI sticker 5-7 working days.

Can OCI get Aadhar?

Aadhaar Card enrolment is presently available to residents in India. OCI Cardholders who stay in India for a long time (over 182 days in twelve months immediately preceding the date of application for enrolment) and have an Indian address can also enroll for Aadhaar Card in India.

Is OCI an NRI?

Individuals living overseas can be classified into three major categories — Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): ... Anyone who does not meet at least two of the conditions will be considered as an NRI for the previous financial year.

Is OCI card lifelong?

OCI card holders are required to get their OCI cards reissued whenever passport is renewed for persons under twenty years of age, and OCI card needs to be renewed after crossing 50 years of age only once, that too when the US passport is renewed.

What are the disadvantages of OCI card?

One of the major drawbacks is that you must surrender your Indian passport as India doesn't accept dual citizenship. Still, this is a chance for Indians living and working abroad. They can enter India with the OCI card without any issues.

What is the new OCI rule?

According to the new relaxed rule, those with OCI cards issued before the cardholder turned 20 years old only need to obtain a re-issued OCI card once when they obtain a new passport after reaching 20 years of age. Cards issued after holder turned 20.

Who is the first citizen of India?

The President of India is termed the First Citizen of India.