Announcements Announcement regarding PIO Card Scheme

Announcement regarding PIO Card Scheme

Embassy of India
Bangkok

Announcement regarding PIO Card Scheme

Government of India has amended the PIO card scheme with effect from September 30, 2014.

All PIO cards, including those issued before September 30, 2014, shall/will be valid for life time of its holder, subject to the condition that such person has a valid passport.

The PIO card holders are also exempted from reporting to the FRRO/Police authorities, if their stay in India exceeds 180 days.

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(1 October 2014)