Union home minister Amit Shah launches revamped Overseas Citizen of India portal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal on Monday (May 19, 2025).

Mr. Shah said the revamped OCI portal with an updated user interface has been launched to simplify the registration process for overseas citizens. He said it must be ensured that the Indian-origin residents face no inconvenience when visiting or staying in India.

The new portal will provide enhanced functionality, advanced security, and a user-friendly experience for more than 5 million OCI cardholders and new users. The new OCI portal is available at https://ociservices.gov.in