So I have been trying to decide between an OCI and just a regular 10 year visa. The OCI costs twice as much but appears to be valid lifelong. Are there any other specific benefits to an OCI that I might have need of?
1. I think you can stay indefinitely in India with a OCI sticker whereas its limited to 180 days with a visa. But I really don't see myself staying more than a month at a time in India.
2. Also says that an OCI has "Parity with NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) in financial, economic and educational fields". So I guess I could own stocks, do business and perhaps study in India if I chose. I doubt if I will ever end up doing any of that.
3. If I am a beneficiary to some family property, will my being a US citizen without an OCI disqualify me from inheriting family property?
So any reason for me to go OCI instead of just a 10 year multiple entry visa? Am I overlooking some benefit here? Let me know.
Thanks,
Jake
1. I think you can stay indefinitely in India with a OCI sticker whereas its limited to 180 days with a visa. But I really don't see myself staying more than a month at a time in India.
2. Also says that an OCI has "Parity with NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) in financial, economic and educational fields". So I guess I could own stocks, do business and perhaps study in India if I chose. I doubt if I will ever end up doing any of that.
3. If I am a beneficiary to some family property, will my being a US citizen without an OCI disqualify me from inheriting family property?
So any reason for me to go OCI instead of just a 10 year multiple entry visa? Am I overlooking some benefit here? Let me know.
Thanks,
Jake
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