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  • Do I Need to Send an Original PIO Card for an OCI Application?

    Yes, you need to send your original PIO card when applying for an OCI card in place of the PIO card.

    Do I Need to Send an Original PIO Card for an OCI Application?
    DB Last reply by Dhruv Bhandari
    • 3 Replies
  • How Can You Check the PIO to OCI Application Status Online?

    To check the PIO to OCI Application Status Online, firstly, you need to visit the official OCI website and choose the option that says OCI inquiry. Once you click on...

    How Can You Check the PIO to OCI Application Status Online?
    KB Last reply by Kunal Bhasin
    • 11 Replies
  • Is PIO to OCI Conversion Mandatory?

    PIO was used to be considered a visa with a validity of 15 years for non-Indian citizens. However, this scheme has been withdrawn by the Indian government and merged with...

    Is PIO to OCI Conversion Mandatory?
    VS Last reply by Vikram Singh
    • 5 Replies
  • What is the process for converting a PIO to an OCI card?

    To convert your PIO card to an OCI card, you can apply online on the OCI service website. For this, the Indian government has created a separate online application for...

    What is the process for converting a PIO to an OCI card?
    KJ Last reply by Kavita Joshi
    • 4 Replies
  • Can PIO Buy Insurance in India?

    Hi, you can certainly buy an Indian life insurance policy. However, I am not sure if the life insurance companies provide the cardholders the life insurance and cover all the...

    Can PIO Buy Insurance in India?
    VJ Last reply by Varun Joshi
    • 5 Replies
  • Can PIO Buy Property in India?

    Yes, a PIO cardholder can buy property in India, but they must fulfil one condition. The partner of the PIO cardholder should also have a PIO card, and one of...

    Can PIO Buy Property in India?
    TR Last reply by Tanishq Raina
    • 7 Replies
  • Is OCI Better Than PIO?

    Yes, in my opinion, an OCI is better than a PIO. An OCI card offers more extensive benefits and has lifelong validity, allowing you to travel to India without needing...

    Is OCI Better Than PIO?
    RG Last reply by Rajesh Gupta
    • 4 Replies
  • Is PIO still valid in India?

    Hey, just a heads-up to all the PIO cardholders, there is good news for all of you. The Government of India has extended the validity of the PIO card until...

    Is PIO still valid in India?
    AT Last reply by Anika Talwar
    • 3 Replies
  • What Are the Key Differences Between PIO and OCI Cards?

    An OCI cardholder has the permission to live in India for an indefinite time, whereas a PIO cardholders have a specific period. The key difference between them is in the...

    What Are the Key Differences Between PIO and OCI Cards?
    KS Last reply by Kriti Suri
    • 4 Replies
  • What Are the Required Documents for PIO to OCI Conversion?

    The documents required for the PIO to OCI conversion are a PIO card, your current passport, an online application form, two recent passport-size photographs, proof of Indian origin, and additional...

    What Are the Required Documents for PIO to OCI Conversion?
    VS Last reply by Vikram Singh
    • 3 Replies
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