OCI in lieu of PIO card:

Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card

Important Notice for PIO Scheme:

• PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn vide Gazette Notification No.25024/9/2014F.I dated 09 January 2015.
• Henceforth, applicants may apply for an OCI card ONLY, as the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence.
• CKGS has been directed NOT TO accept any fresh PIO applications.



OCI in lieu of PIO card:

• Existing valid PIO cardholders must apply for OCI card under OCI in lieu of PIO card category.
• Consular fee for this OCI category is Gratis.
• Applicants will be required to pay CKGS service fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund Fee (ICWF) and fee for any other optional services availed.
• The existing PIO cardholders can travel to India using the PIO card with valid passport.
• However, PIO cardholders are advised to apply for OCI in lieu of PIO as soon as possible athttp://passport.gov.in/oci/capchaActionPIO.

As soon as additional information is received from Embassy / Consulates, we shall update on our website.

Place of submission for OCI Applications (in lieu of PIO card) should be the same as the Place of Issuance of PIO card.

Please visit the OCI section on our website http://in.ckgs.us/oci.shtml for more info.