What is PIO or OCI card?

PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO) CARD. A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) means a foreign citizen (except a national of. Pakistan, Afghanistan Bangladesh, China, Iran, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal) who at any time held an Indian passport.

Is Pio same as OCI?

Initially Indian citizens living out of the country had the option of either applying for a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card or an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card. Eventually these were merged and the Indian government advised everyone to apply for an OCI.

Are OCI and PIO same?

What is the difference between OCI and Pio status?

The OCI sticker will be attached to the passport. The applicant has to send all the documents together as part of the application to the CKGS. Usually OCI card holders do not change to PIO status. A PIO card holder can surrender the PIO card and get an OCI card. Cannot vote. Cannot own agricultural property.

Are PIO card holders OCI Card holders?

According to the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2015, all PIO card holders are ‘deemed to be’ OCI card holders with effect from January 9, 2016. The income earned in India by the cardholders is taxable under the Indian Tax system. Final Note: The distinction between PIO and OCI was diminished by the Government of India to streamline residency norms.

What is OCI card and how does it work?

OCI is an immigration status that allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to live, study or work in India. OCI cardholders can visit India at any time and stay for any time.

What is the validity of PIO card after 180 days?

15 years from the date of issue of PIO card. If the stay exceeds more than 180 days the PIO holders will have to register themselves with the concerned FRRO/FRO. Re-issue of services. Re-issue of OCI depends on age of the applicant that might prove to be restrictive.