The Home Ministry also said it has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to Overseas Citizens of India card holders till in...

Under the provisions of the OCI card, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passp...

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the bill has to be withdrawn since an ordinance was issued in January merging the PIO and OCI ...

The Union Cabinet today approved amendment to the Citizenship Act, paving the way for its introduction in the budget session of parliament ...

The govt has firmed up its stand on the issue of NRI voting and will tell the SC this week that it accepts the recommendations of the commi...

All Persons of Indian Origin card-holders are deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India card-holders with effect from today with government i...

The President has signed the Citizenship Ordinance, President's press secretary Venu Rajamony was on Tuesday quoted by the agencies as sayi...

The President has signed the Citizenship Ordinance, President's press secretary Venu Rajamony said in response to queries.

In his address in New York, Modi had announced that his government will merge PIO and OCI cards to simplify the Indian diaspora's travel to...

The US has been an important source of travellers to India since a large number of PIOs visit the country to meet their friends and family ...

The scheme for issuance of PIO card was first launched in 1999 while the OCI scheme was operationalised in 2005.

PM Modi said the Home Ministry is working on the new programme that will merge PIO and Overseas Citizenship of India schemes.

PM Modi also announced visa on arrival facility for the American citizens and electronic arrival authorisation for them.

A new Bill is being opposed by a large section of Indian overseas, who have been enjoying the benefits of OCI & PIO cards for many years.

Over 13.7 lakh Indians living abroad have been issued overseas citizens of India (OCI) card as of July 31, the Government informed Lok Sabh...

For an applicant who is 50 years of age or older, OCI documents must be re-issued after issuance of a new passport.

Currently, the 2 cards provide different facilities to their holders, merging the 2 schemes will lead to simplification of rules under sing...