[ For detailed instructions, please refer to ] OVERSEAS CITIZENS OF INDIA SCHEME (OCI) OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) Every registered OCI will be issued a registration certificate which is printed like an Indian passport in different colour and will have the photograph of the individual and all necessary security features. Who is eligible to apply for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card? A 'Person of Indian Origin' means a foreign citizen not being a citizen of Bangladesh, Pakistan or other countries as may be specified by the Central Government from. A foreign national, who: was eligible to become a citizen of India on, or was a citizen of India on or at any time after, or belonged to a territory that became part of India after and his/her children and grandchildren, are eligible for registration as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), provided he/she does not hold Indian and German citizenship simultaneously. The minor children of such persons are also eligible for OCI. Who is not eligible? Applicant, who has been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, Minor PIO children whose one parent is an Indian national and the other is ineligible for OCI Any person, who or either of whose parents or grandparents or great grandparents is or had been a citizen of Pakistan and Bangladesh. What are the benefits? Registered OCIs shall be entitled to following benefits: Multi-purpose, multi entry, lifelong visas for visiting India. Exemption from registration with Foreigners Regional Registration officer/Foreigners Registration Officer for any length of stay in India. Parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in respect of all facilities to the latter in economic, financial and educational fields except in matters relating to the acquisition of agricultural/plantation properties. Any other benefits to OCIs will be notified by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) under Section 7 B (1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955. What are the restrictions? The OCI is not entitled to vote, Be a member of Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council or Parliament.
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