The Union Home Ministry of India has revised the Citizenship Rules, 2009, with the new Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which now explicitly state that minors cannot hold passports from other countries while possessing an Indian passport. This change aims to streamline processes for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, introducing a digital application and renunciation system through the official portal, https://ociservices.gov.in. The updated rules eliminate the requirement for duplicate document submissions and allow for electronic OCI (e-OCI) registrations. Furthermore, applicants will now have the right to appeal decisions regarding OCI or citizenship applications to a higher authority, ensuring a fair chance to present their case. The new regulations also require applicants to consent to biometric data collection for fast-track immigration services, enhancing efficiency in the OCI registration process. The OCI scheme was originally established in 2005 to facilitate the registration of Persons of Indian Origin.