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Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is meant for NRIs to enjoy dual citizenship. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) allots Indian citizenship to the foreigners. The former card can be applied online while the latter requires online registration and one-o-one at embassy subsequently. The fee of the former is $365 +$3 for adult while latter charges $275+$3 for the same age group.
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How PIO Card is Different from OCI Card?
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PIO Card Vs. OCI Card PIO stands for Person
of Indian Origin Card. PIO card is identified
as the MEA attested license for NRIs to allow dual citizenship.
OCI stands for Overseas Citizen of India.
OCI card is a permit for foreigners to live in India forever with a few restrictions.
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PIO Card Vs. OCI CardEligibility
PIO Card is meant for NRIs.
Eligibility
OCI card is for foreign natives.
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PIO Card Vs. OCI CardExceptions for
PIO: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
Exceptions for
OCI: Pakistan and Bangladesh
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APPLICATION PROCEDUREFor PIO card and OCI card
PIO Card Vs. OCI Card Apply for PIO Card:
• Applicable for online application. • Download the PIO form.• Attach the requisite documents. • Send to consul or embassy office.
Apply for OCI Card:• Register through web. • Get the registration permit. • Submit the required documents at the
embassy.• Provide registration permit. • Pay fee.• Verification is carried on.• OCI is sent to embassy. • Get stamp of OCI on passport.
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PIO Card Vs. OCI Card Processing Duration:
• Processing takes about 2 to 4 weeks.
• Charges:• For Adult-
• $365 as Consular fee • $3 as ICWE fee
• For Minor-• $185 as Consular fee • $3 as ICWE fee
Processing Duration:• It takes 3 to 4 weeks.
• Charges:• For Adult-
• $275 as Consular fee • $3 as ICWE fee
• For Minor-• Zero Consular fee • $3 as ICWE fee
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PIO Card Vs. OCI Card Refundable Amount:
• Nil
• Card for Free to:• Eminent people (but on request)
• Criterion for photograph:• White/light background
Refundable Amount:• The entire OCI fee deducting $25
• Card for Free to:• None
• Criterion for photograph:• Light background but white one is
prohibited
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PIO Card Vs. OCI Card
Applicability to request for
Indian Citizenship:
• After 7 years of enjoying Indian
citizenship
• No need for permanent stay in
India
• Must surrender foreign citizenship
Applicability to request for
Indian Citizenship:
• After enjoying 5 years of Indian
citizenship
• 1 year stay in India is must
• Lose foreign citizenship
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