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Indian diaspora can now apply for OCI card till Dec 31
The Centre has extended for six months the last date for applying for conversion of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards to December 31 this year.
The Centre has extended for six months the last date for applying for conversion of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards to December 31 this year.
Earlier, the facility was available till June 30, 2017.
"The Home Ministry has decided to extend the date for submission of the application for registration as OCI card holder by the erstwhile PIO cardholders till December 31, 2017," an official said.
This was for the fourth time the date for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards has been extended since March 31, 2016.
The PIO card was first implemented in 2002 as a benefit to foreign nationals who could establish at least a third generation tie to Indian origin. The PIO card was valid for travel, work, and residence in India for a period of 15 years.
The OCI card was implemented in 2005, carried more expansive benefits than the PIO card, and was valid for the holder's lifetime.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in 2014 that the PIO and OCI cards would be merged and the Indian diaspora would be given maximum possible benefits.
Simultaneous existence of PIO and OCI cards led to confusion among People of Indian Origin residing abroad, officials said.
