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To apply for a PIO to OCI conversion, you need to visit the official website of the OCI services and then apply for an OCI card (in place of a valid PIO card), and then fill out the online application form with all the correct details and submit the online application form. Then, take a printout of the application form and send it to the VFS India consular application centre or the Indian Mission/post/Office.
The conversion process for the PIO to OCI card is simple and easy. Additionally, it does not require several documents, unlike a fresh OCI application. You only need two key documents, i.e., your current PIO card along with the OCI application and passport details of your current passport.
I am a PIO cardholder currently pursuing class 12 in the RBSE board. The deadline to convert a PIO to an OCI card is December 31, 2025. I noticed that this deadline was originally last year, but it has been extended this year as well. Before the conversion process, if my PIO expires, will I be able to take my board exams?
To convert your PIO to an OCI card, it is advisable to gather all the documents for a smooth application process, such as photocopies of your old Indian passport, your current passport, your PIO card, and more. Then, apply online for the conversion process using the government site. It took approximately 3 months for my OCI application to be processed.
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The required documents for the PIO to OCI conversion application. For the adult application, you need to provide a signed OCI application form, 2 passport-size photographs, a signature, a copy of your passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, and your PIO card, original and a copy of the PIO card. For the Minor application, you need to submit a notarized parental authorization form, your birth certificate, and your last passport, and for the spouse origin, you need to submit an indian passport and a PIO card of the spouse, your original marriage certificate, and four passport-size photos.