P.I.O CARD APPLICATION VISA
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Benefits of the Person of Indian Origin Card:

PIO card holders do not require visa for visiting India whilst their PIO Card remains valid;

PIO card holders are exempted from the requirement of registration if their stay in India does not exceed 6 months. However please note that if their continuous stay exceeds six months, they must register within 30 days of the expiry of initial six month period with the concerned Foreigners Registration Officer. (Click Here For Registration Checklist)

Parity with non-resident Indians in respect of facilities available to the latter in economic, financial and educational fields.

All facilities in the matter of acquisition, holding, transfer and disposal of immovable properties in India except in matters relating to the acquisition of agricultural/plantation properties.

Facilities available to children of NRIs for getting admission to educational institutions in India including medical colleges, engineering colleges, Institutes of Technology, Institutes of Management etc. under the general categories.

Facilities available under the various housing schemes of LIC, State Governments and other Government agencies.

Processing Time

The application will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks from the day we receive the completed form along with all necessary supporting documents.

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IMPORTANT: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SHOW YOUR INDIAN ORIGIN MAY VARY FROM CASE TO CASE AND ENTIRELY DEPENDS ON YOUR OWN CIRCUMSTANCES. PLEASE EMAIL US TO KNOW ABOUT SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

• The P.I.O application form duly filled and signed.   Download Here:

• Your previous original Indian passport(s) - all previous passports must be provided

• Four identical, colored passport size photographs

• Your original birth certificate - the certificate must show the name of both of your parent and that they are/were of Indian origin

•   Your parent's original Indian passport/birth certificate/U.K Passport

•   Your spouse's original Indian passport / birth certificate along with your original marriage certificate
  

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The High Commission Of India Consular Department