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India updates OCI rules April 1 $275 and ₹15,000 fees
NewsBytes | April 27, 2026 6:39 PM CST

Sri Lankan Tamil descendants now OCI-eligible

The updated rules now welcome fifth- and sixth-generation Tamil descendants from Sri Lanka as eligible for OCI cards, using Sri Lankan government records as proof.
Also, upgraded biometric systems at Indian airports should make travel smoother for cardholders; just don't forget those timely profile updates to avoid hassles or delays at immigration.


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