Indian government should fix major loopholes in OCI card: Indian-American activist

Under the provisions of the OCI card, which gives the cardholder lifelong visa to India, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passport renewed.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-government-should-fix-major-loopholes-in-oci-card-indian-american-activist/article30400440.ece

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