The scheme of converting the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to OCI cards free of cost comes to an end as a decision has been taken not...

An official said there was no proposal to extend the deadline further as the bulk of people - around 30 lakh - have already converted their...

"The Home Ministry has decided to extend the date for submission of the application for registration as OCI card holder by the erstwhile PI...

The PIO card was first implemented in 2002 as a benefit to foreign nationals who could establish at least a third generation tie to Indian ...

Government today extended the last date for applying for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards to June 30 from March 31.

All persons having a valid PIO card and who have not applied for registration as OCI card holder have been advised by the govt to submit th...

According to the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2015, all PIO card holders "are deemed" to be OCI card holders with effect from January 9, 201...

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

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

The new rules stipulate that no PIO card holder needs to register with the FRRO irrespective of the duration of his stay in India.

Earlier, foreigners of Indian Origin had PIO cards with only 15 yrs validity for visa-free entry and they had to extend it for 10 yrs at a ...

He announced that PIO card holders staying in India on long-term basis will no longer have to report to the local police station.

The Merger would facilitate visa-free travel to India, rights of residency & participation in activities here.

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.

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...