i. An application for issue of PIO Card shall be made in the prescribed Form to an Indian Mission/ Post in the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident.

Does PIO card still exist?

Government of India has informed that handwritten Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards will be accepted as valid travel document along with valid foreign passport at all Indian Immigration Check Posts till 30th September, 2020.

Can person of Indian origin get Aadhar card?

Any person residing in India can apply for an Aadhaar card. The person has to be an Indian resident. Foreigners are also eligible for enrolment. Foreigners residing in the country along with NRIs are eligible for Aadhaar card.

Is OCI considered NRI?

Individuals living overseas can be classified into three major categories — Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): Anyone who does not meet at least two of the conditions will be considered as an NRI for the previous financial year.

Can a person of Indian origin be a citizen of India?

either of their parents/grandparents/great-grandparents were born and permanently resident in India as defined in Government of India Act, 1935 and other territories that became part of India thereafter provided neither was at any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries (as referred above), or is a spouse of a citizen of India or a PIO.

When was person of Indian Origin Card withdrawn from India?

On 9 January 2015, the Person of Indian Origin card scheme was withdrawn by the Government of India and was merged with the Overseas Citizen of India card scheme. All currently held PIO cards are treated as OCI cards.

What can be used as proof of Indian origin?

Any other document that provides sufficient evidence of your parent/grandparent’s Indian citizenship, such as a notarized copy of school certificate and land ownership by which eligibility may be reasonably ascertained. The consular officer’s decision will be final whether to accept this type of document as proof of your Indian origin.

Can a person of Indian origin apply for a PIO card?

Any person who is a spouse of a citizen of India or a person of Indian origin as mentioned above. Persons of Indian origin up to four generations back can apply for the PIO card. The exception applies for citizens of China, Bhutan, Iran, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.