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PIO to OCI

Posted on: December 27, 2021 | Back | Print

Consulate General of India
Durban
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Circular

Subject: - Extension of timeline for handwritten travel documents (PIO Cards) beyond 31.12.2021 – regarding.

With reference to our Press Release dated 09.12.2021 for conversion of handwritten PIO card to OCI card and extension of timeline for handwritten travel documents (PIO Cards) upto 31.12.2021.

In the new circular, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) will accept PIO cards as valid travel document till 31st December 2022 along with valid foreign passport and the Immigration Check Post (s) will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit/entry into India till 31.12.2021.

Durban
24 December 2021