Hello Readers,In this Post we will cover PIO and OCI.So first question in our Mind is what is PIO ?
well PIO stands for Person of Indian Origin means a foreign citizen (except a national of pakistan,Afghanistan,Bangladesh,China,Iran,Bhutan,Sri lanka,Nepal) who at any time held an Indian Passport
or
who are either of their parents /grand parents/great grand parents was born and permanently resident in India as defined in Government of India Act,1935 and other territories that became part of India there after provided neither was any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries(as referred above).
Benefits of a PIO Card :
i)PIO card holders do not require a Visa to visit India for a period of 15 years from the date of Issue of the PIO card.
ii)They are exempted form registration at FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration Office) if their stay does not exceeds 180 days,Incase if the stay exceeds 180 days,They will have to register with FRRO within the next 30 days.
iii)They enjoy parity with NRIs in economic ,Financial and educational benefits.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card:
A foreign National who was eligible to become citizen of India on january 26,1950
or
was a citizen of India on or at any time after january 26,1950
or
belonged to a territory that become part of India after August 15,1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.
Benefits:
i)OCIs are entitled to a multipurpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose.
ii)They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country. They have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
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