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Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €240 |
| Minimum annual salary | €240 |
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €253 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €240.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Marriage to citizen
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
“spouse shall be subjected to prior security clearance by competent authority in India.”
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
Years to citizenship
“registered as OCI Cardholder for five years and is ordinarily resident in India for twelve months before making an application for registration”
https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/faq · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.