Petition updateGrace period and temporary waiver for retrospective changes to OCI passport update policy

Petition update – Our collective efforts have paid off!

Suman BanerjeeUnited Kingdom
Nov 6, 2026

We are pleased to share that the Government of India has announced a fee waiver addressing the central concern raised in our petition regarding the revised OCI passport update requirements.

Indian High Commissions and Embassies worldwide have since issued consular notices, and the updated information has also been reflected on the official OCI website.

The primary objective of our petition has now been achieved!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who signed, shared and supported the petition. Your collective voice helped bring attention to an important concern affecting OCI cardholders worldwide.

Important reminder: We encourage all affected OCI cardholders to make full use of the fee waiver period and update their latest passport details through the official OCI website within the stipulated timeframe.

Together, we made a difference. Thank you for your support!