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Hello, your PIO card is valid only till 31st December, 2025. However, you are advised to get your PIO card converted to an OCI before this date. The PIO scheme will be withdrawn after this deadline, so every PIO cardholder is advised to apply for an OCI card as soon as possible.
The validity of the PIO card, including the handwritten one, is 31st December, 2025. Your PIO card will be accepted by the Indian immigration for entry and exit into India until this date only.
The PIO card was initially valid for a period of 15 years from the date it was issued, but since the PIO card scheme will be discontinued after 31st December, 2025, every PIO cardholder has to apply for an OCI card.
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Guys, as far as I know, the PIO card scheme will be discontinued from 31st December, 2025, but the existing PIO cardholders as of January 9, 2015, will automatically be considered as OCI cardholders even without going through the formal conversion process. But, I would still advise you to check this information on the official website to avoid any issues.