OCI and new Visa Restrictions

I doubt OCI is treated as visitor visa. It is a permanent visa. But the fact that it is a "U Visa" is definitely a discomfort. If a kid growing up bearing a OCI makes a DUI or something like that in India what happens to his status? Because I hear in USA DUI and other stuff like that create lot of problems for PR's and other non citizens.
 
I have a question and clarifications.

According to a web site, reentry to India will require special permission if the holder has stayed more than 90 days in the previous visit or stayed more than 180 days in India in the preceding 365 days.

I am then assuming that if the previous visit was less than 90 days, then reentry should not require special permission ?

According to the regulations this applies only to long term tourist visa holders (5 or 10 years), but does it apply to PIO to OCI card holders ?

Logically it should not. I hope the GOI gives a clarfication statement and relays this to every immigration station in India.

This could be a serioius issue especially for those who have to visit India on an emergency basis immediately following a leasure visit (like death in the family, etc.).
 
OCI and new Visa Restrictions..

Does anyone know how (if at all) the new Visa restrictions to India affect OCI holders?

Thanks..
 
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I need help as well.... I am OCI living in india.. came to US for 2-3 weeks.. now dont know if they would let me back in india .. totally confused...
 
truedesi said:
I need help as well.... I am OCI living in india.. came to US for 2-3 weeks.. now dont know if they would let me back in india .. totally confused...
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Why you will have problems?
OCI is not “tourist visa” they announced new rule only for tourist visa. You have OCI and U visa in US passport and U visa is not “tourist visa” U visa is life long visa.

Read the link.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_india-will-not-change-new-tourist-visa-rules_1328359


Update us when you reach India.

Good Luck!!
 
Thanks for your response. Even though it should be the case, It was not clarified anywhere whether OCI will be treated as long term visa.
I think if they mentioned "tourist visa" specifically then all others including OCI would be excluded. i guess I just wanted to be informed in case I am going to have issues when I arrive at indian airport.
 
truedesi said:
Thanks for your response. Even though it should be the case, It was not clarified anywhere whether OCI will be treated as long term visa.
---------------OCI is for LIFE it is clear in OCI guidelines.
I think if they mentioned "tourist visa" specifically then all others including OCI would be excluded.
----------------new rule is only for "tourist visa" holders who have "tourist visa" that is what they informed to press in India and written in newspapers.
i guess I just wanted to be informed in case I am going to have issues when I arrive at indian airport.
-------------- you CAN confirm with government of India Ministry of Home affairs or Ministry of external affairs or with Indian consulate in US.
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If you get any other details post for others. I dont think OCI or POI will have any problem as OCI and PIO are NOT tourist visa.
 
I will post my personal experience very soon. Thanks Ginnu.

Wish you all a very Happy New Year.
 
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www-dot-indianembassy-dot-org->newsite->press_release->2010->Jan->1.asp
(Sorry cannot post URLs yet)

Q: Whether the restriction of two months gap for re-entering India is applicable
to PIO/OCI card holders and foreigners holding business, employment, student and
other categories of visa?

Ans: No. The two months gap is applicable only to Tourist Visa holders.
 
Just wanted to update my first hand experience. I entered India after 3 weeks stay outside India.
This 2 month rule is ONLY applicable to long term Tourist Visa. NOT applicable to OCI/PIO.
 
Is the 2 month gap applicable to persons who hold 10 year multiple entry visas to India, but are of Indian origin ?

I was told that the 2 month gap only applies to those have stayed more than 90 days in the previous visit or stayed a total of more than 180 days in the previous visits during the preceding 365 days.

Please clarify.
 
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