OCI Card Processing Services
OCI application, reissue and document-update assistance. Learn when one-time reissue is required and when a free official online update is available.
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Key facts
- A passport renewal does not automatically require a paid OCI card reissue. The consular guidance describes a one-time mandatory reissue when you receive a new passport after completing age 20. It does not require reissue simply because you turn 18 or 50.
- The consulate provides free online passport and photograph updates through OCI Miscellaneous Services. Its guidance says to upload a copy of the new passport and a recent photograph within three months of receiving the passport. Spouse-based OCI holders must also supply the applicable marriage declaration and spouse documents.
- Peninsula's fee is for help identifying the appropriate service, reviewing documents, preparing the submission, and following up. It is not a government charge for the free online update. Check the consulate's current instructions or ask our specialists before purchasing assistance.
- Policy source checked 2026-09-22.
- Service type: OCI Card Processing
- Area served: Worldwide
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to renew my OCI card when I get a new passport?
A passport renewal does not automatically require a paid OCI card reissue. The consular guidance describes a one-time mandatory reissue when you receive a new passport after completing age 20. It does not require reissue simply because you turn 18 or 50.
Can I update my OCI passport details for free?
The consulate provides free online passport and photograph updates through OCI Miscellaneous Services. Its guidance says to upload a copy of the new passport and a recent photograph within three months of receiving the passport. Spouse-based OCI holders must also supply the applicable marriage declaration and spouse documents.
What does Peninsula's optional paid OCI assistance cover?
Peninsula's fee is for help identifying the appropriate service, reviewing documents, preparing the submission, and following up. It is not a government charge for the free online update. Check the consulate's current instructions or ask our specialists before purchasing assistance.