7.1 The OCI Cardholder will be required to take special permission to undertake following activities.

• (i) Research - to undertake research.
• (ii) Missionary - for missionary activities.
• (iii) Tabligh - for Tabligh activities.
• (iv) Mountaineering - for mountaineering.
• (v) Journalist - for journalist activities.
• (vi) Internship/ employment in foreign diplomatic mission or foreign government organizations in India.
• (vii) Visit Protected or Restricted or prohibited areas as notified by the government.

7.2 For requisite special permission, OCI Cardholder will be required to fill online application form and upload required documents on OCI website --> https://ociservices.gov.in/onlineOCI/applyOnline.

7.3 Except in the case of grant of PAP or RAP or Permit for visiting Prohibited places for which fee has been prescribed, all other services for grant of prior permission to OCI cardholders will be on gratis basis.