Fully online · e-OCI included · no VFS visit
OCI services
OCI Miscellaneous Services & Renewal in the UK
Update the passport and personal details on your OCI — name, nationality, address, or a lost or damaged card — handled entirely online with a flat £125 fee and your e-OCI included.
- £125 flat · e-OCI included
- Fully online — no VFS visit
- Name · nationality · address · lost card
Make sure this is the right OCI service for you
Some cases that look like a details update are better handled another way. Confirm before you pay:
- Straightforward passport renewal, same name, within about 90 days — usually OCI Link (£100), not a full details update.
- British citizenship just acquired but no OCI card yet — surrender the Indian passport first, then Fresh OCI.
- Spouse-based OCI holder with a new passport, no name change, within about 90 days — typically OCI Link.
- Straightforward passport change past the 90-day window, nothing else changed — this is an OCI Link (£100), not a Passport Details Update; it is completed through a VFS appointment we book, with £52.78 payable at VFS (£20 Government of India fee + £3 ICWF + £29.78 VFS service fee).
WhatsApp your situation — or use our smart checker on the OCI renewal information page — and we confirm OCI Link, the OCI Passport Details Update, or Fresh OCI before you commit.
When you need an OCI Passport Details Update
Change of personal particulars
Name change (marriage, deed poll), date-of-birth correction, or nationality change. Your updated OCI record and e-OCI reflect the new details.
Lost or damaged OCI card
Your OCI card was lost, stolen, or damaged. This is handled online — no in-person visit. A police report may be requested for a lost card.
First passport after turning 20 (one-time)
If your OCI was originally issued below age 20 and you are now 20 or above, a one-time OCI re-issue applies at your first new passport. We confirm the exact route and cost for your case before you pay.
Correction of application errors
Mistakes on your earlier OCI record — name spelling, parents' details, signature placement — corrected online so your OCI is accurate.
Not sure this is the right route? Message us — we confirm before you pay anything.
What your fee includes
- Completion of your update forms on the official Government of India OCI system.
- Photo and signature formatted to current OCI specification.
- Your e-OCI generated and delivered once your OCI is processed — included in the fee.
- 24-hour preparation turnaround after we receive your documents.
- Full file review before submission — nothing skipped, nothing rushed.
- Free rework if a rejection occurs due to our error.
Our online update process
Document checklist
Send your current OCI, current passport, and the reason for the update on WhatsApp. We confirm the correct service and email a tailored checklist for your case.
Document submission
Send clear scans or good-quality photos of the requested documents by WhatsApp or email. No originals are required — the update is completed online.
File preparation
We complete the forms on the official Government of India OCI system, format your photo and signature to specification, and prepare your file — usually within 24–48 hours of receiving your documents.
Online submission
We submit your update online and share confirmation. There is no VFS appointment and no in-person visit for these cases.
Updated OCI and e-OCI
Once your OCI is processed on the official system, your details are updated and your e-OCI is generated and delivered to your phone — included in the £125 fee.
Fees, in plain terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Matrix service fee | £125 per applicant |
| Government fees | Flat £125 per applicant with e-OCI included. Family applications — WhatsApp us for a combined checklist. |
| Our turnaround | Online preparation in 24–48 hrs |
| Authority processing | Typically 25–40 days on the official system |
Our flat fee is £125 per applicant, with your e-OCI included. This covers the document checklist, the forms on the official Government of India OCI system, photo and signature formatting, online submission, and WhatsApp support through to your updated OCI.
Timelines are conditional and confirmed for your case.
Common questions
What is an OCI miscellaneous service?
OCI miscellaneous services cover changes to your OCI record — updating your passport details, a name or nationality change, an address update, or a lost or damaged card. For existing OCI holders these are generally handled online, with no VFS appointment.
Is OCI renewal the same as a miscellaneous update?
OCI cards do not expire like a passport, so "OCI renewal" usually means updating your OCI when your passport or details change. Depending on your case this is handled as a miscellaneous update or an OCI Link — we confirm the correct route for your situation.
When do I need an OCI Passport Details Update instead of OCI Link?
You need a Passport Details Update when there are changes beyond a simple passport-number link: a name, date-of-birth or nationality change, an address or occupation update, or a lost or damaged card. OCI Link is for a straightforward passport change where nothing else has changed — online within the 90-day window, or via a VFS appointment we book if past it. The Passport Details Update is handled online.
OCI issued below 20 — and I'm now 20+ with a new passport. Which service?
Once you turn 20 and receive your first new passport after that, a one-time OCI re-issue applies rather than a simple link (this is where the OCI was originally issued below age 20). WhatsApp us and we confirm the exact route and cost for your case before you pay. After this one-time step, future passport changes follow standard OCI Link.
I am still under 20 and my passport has changed — what do I need?
For OCI holders below 20, each new passport is a straightforward online passport-detail update — apply via OCI Link with New Passport (£100). A full details update is not needed at each renewal under 20. The one-time re-issue applies at the first passport after turning 20.
Important notes
- Final decisions and timelines sit with the relevant authority — we prepare and guide; we do not guarantee outcomes.
- Matrix Solutions (UK Matrix Solutions Ltd) is not affiliated with VFS Global, the Indian High Commission, or the Government of India.
- Companies House no. 13295750 · ICO ZC142664.
Related OCI services
Unsure which service fits? Contact us — we confirm before you pay.