India•AsiaPerson of Indian Origin (PIO) Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa facility for people of Indian origin (PIO). This program has been merged into OCI card system. OCI card is now the preferred option for all people of Indian origin.
The PIO card scheme has been discontinued and merged into the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card system. All people of Indian origin should now apply for OCI card instead, which provides superior benefits.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: PK, BD, AF, CN, IR, BT, LK, NP
Documentation
Applicant Documents
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Use OCI card application for people of Indian origin
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Advantages
- OCI card provides lifetime visa-free entry
- OCI offers better benefits than PIO
Considerations
- PIO program no longer active
- Must apply for OCI instead
- Cannot obtain new PIO cards
Application Process
Apply for OCI card instead
PIO program has been merged with OCI card system
Application Forms
OCI Application
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