The last date for submission of applications for registration as OCI cardholder by the PIO erstwhile PIO cardholders has been extended till December 31, 2017.
PIO Cards need to be converted into OCI Cards and the conversion process does not require any extra scrutiny or additional documentation, except for the requirement of copies of the foreign passport and the existing PIO Card.
Holders of valid PIO Card are advised to submit the applications by December 31, 2017.
Conversion of PIO Cards into OCI Cards will be done free-of-charge (gratis). However the applicant will have to pay the ICWF Fee and service charges for the outsourcing agency as well as postal/courier charges.