Q672. How to get PIO card changed to OCI card?
Question: Sir/madam
As i am holding pio passport from dated 05/02/2013.and want to change to OCI passport. What are the requirement?and also all the xexox paper should be notary from the advocate. Pls waiting for yr reply. thanku. Savio Dsouza
Answer: PIO card holders can apply for OCI free of charge. The last date for PIO card holders to apply for OCI is March 31, 2016. Please check article titled ‘PIO Card holder options after government cancels PIO Card scheme’ as this article provides more detailed information on options available to PIO card holders and how to apply for OCI card if they wish to do so. The link to the article is:
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