Updating Passport Particulars for Indian Nationals in Australia

Ensure Your OCI Card or Visa Matches Your New Passport Details

If you’ve recently been issued a new passport due to expiry, loss, or damage, it’s important to update your passport particulars with the Indian Consulate. This step ensures that your OCI card or Indian visa remains valid and correctly linked to your current passport. At PassportMate, we make the update process simple, accurate, and fully compliant — so you can avoid travel or documentation issues later.

Required Documents

To update your passport particulars for your OCI card or Indian visa, you typically need:

Completed online application form (via OCI Services portal)
Two passport-sized photographs (2×2 inches, white background)
Current Australian passport – copy of your newly issued passport
Previous Indian passport – copy of your old Indian passport
OCI Registration Certificate – copy of your current OCI card
Indian visa copy – if applicable

Application Process – 5 Easy Steps

Fill Out the Online Application
Complete the update form on the OCI Services portal and upload required documents.
Print & Sign
Print and sign your application. We help ensure all forms are accurate and properly completed.
Submit to VFS Global
Send your application package to the designated VFS Global center for processing.
Processing & Verification
VFS forwards your documents to the Indian Consulate for verification and update.
Delivery
Once approved, your updated OCI card and/or visa confirmation will be sent to your registered address.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

To ensure that your OCI card or visa remains valid and linked to your current passport. Without this update, your travel to India could be delayed or restricted.

Yes. You can travel using your old passport and valid visa/OCI, but it's recommended to carry your application acknowledgment receipt during the journey.

Usually not. Most updates can be submitted remotely via VFS Global, unless the consulate specifically requests an in-person appointment.

Your updated OCI card or confirmation will be sent to your address via secure courier once the update is approved.

Start Now – We’ll Handle the Rest

Whether you’re applying for your first passport or need urgent travel assistance, PassportMate is your trusted partner for all things India → Australia documentation.

At PassportMate, we simplify the complex. We’re Australia’s trusted service for helping Indian nationals and NRIs navigate passports, visas, OCI cards, police clearance certificates, and more — all without the stress of embassy visits or confusing paperwork.