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We will be traveling soon to India (from US). My kids (US) passports will be expiring around around 5 months timeline from the dates of travel. Kids have OCI. Is the 6 months validity rule applicable for OCI holders? Thanks!
From what I am reading the 6 months passport validity rule doesn't apply for OCI cardholders. It seems to be a requirement for eVisa though. Please let me know if this is correct. Source:
And this FAQ from the Indian embassy:
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/faq-s-on-oci/
Q: I have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. Is there any minimum validity specified for my foreign passport?
A: You will be allowed entry into India if you have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. You do not need to carry the old passport on which your "U” (OCI) Visa was stamped, if that happens to be different from your current passport
From what I am reading the 6 months passport validity rule doesn't apply for OCI cardholders. It seems to be a requirement for eVisa though. Please let me know if this is correct. Source:
And this FAQ from the Indian embassy:
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/faq-s-on-oci/
Q: I have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. Is there any minimum validity specified for my foreign passport?
A: You will be allowed entry into India if you have a valid OCI Card and a valid foreign passport. You do not need to carry the old passport on which your "U” (OCI) Visa was stamped, if that happens to be different from your current passport
