OCI Passport Update - deliberate delay so they can charge $ later
The Government of India's policy states that OCI cardholders must link their new passport with their OCI card within three months of passport issuance to receive this service free of charge. I fully complied with this requirement by submitting my complete application on April 23, 2026, well within the prescribed deadline.
After submitting my application, I sent five separate follow-up emails requesting confirmation and a status update. Not a single email received a response. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate, the Consulate remained completely silent.
Now that the three-month period has expired, I have been informed that I must pay $28 in government fees plus a $19 VFS service charge.
So frustrating to deal with these guys. Feel trapped and scammed.
Anyone had similar experience?