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Entry Visa X-2 — Spouse or Child of Indian Citizen, PIO or OCI Cardholder

6 facts quoted from the official source

Foreign spouse or child of an Indian citizen, person of Indian origin or OCI cardholder who is not already registered as an OCI cardholder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family BasisMHA Appendix I defines X-2 for spouses and children of Indian citizens, PIOs or OCI cardholders.
  • Principal Status ScopeMHA Appendix I defines X-2 for spouses and children of Indian citizens, PIOs or OCI cardholders.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsMHA Appendix I defines X-2 for spouses and children of Indian citizens, PIOs or OCI cardholders.
  • Resources RequiredMHA Appendix I defines X-2 for spouses and children of Indian citizens, PIOs or OCI cardholders.
  • Sponsor StatusMHA Appendix I defines X-2 for spouses and children of Indian citizens, PIOs or OCI cardholders.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa Validity Tied To SponsorThe route is distinct from OCI registration.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to India?
The official source states: Foreign spouse or child of an Indian citizen, person of Indian origin or OCI cardholder who is not already registered as an OCI cardholder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official mha.gov.in page for this route, last read 2026-07-28.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mha.gov.inLast read 2026-07-28 Every quote on this page is from this India government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-28 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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