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Extension of timeline for handwritten PIO cards

Posted on: January 20, 2025 | Back | Print


Consulate General of India

Hong Kong

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EXTENSION OF TIMELINE FOR HANDWRITTEN PIO CARDS BEYOND 31.12.2024 AND UPTO 31.12.2025

 

      The Government of India has extended the timeline for accepting handwritten PIO cards as valid travel document along with valid foreign passport at all Indian Immigration Check Posts(s) till 31.12.2025.

  1. Bureau of Immigration (BOI) will accept PIO cards as valid travel document till 31st December 2025 along with valid foreign passport and the Indian Immigration Check Posts(s) will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit/entry into India till 31.12.2025. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) thereby making hand written PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Posts
  2. Meanwhile, all PIO Card holders with valid PIO cards (as on 09.01.2015) in Hong Kong and Macau may apply for conversion of PIO card to OCI card as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time. Details of OCI application procedure can be seen at www.cgihk.gov.in and http://ociservices.gov.in.

 

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