How to apply for pio?

PIO Card Validity Extended up to December 31, 2023

Indian Immigration will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards (including handwritten ones) along with valid foreign passport, as valid travel document till December 31, 2023, instead of earlier deadline of December 31, 2022.

VFS Helpline Numbers:

Consular Services (For PIO, OCI and Renunciation) + 1 800 320 9693

Operational Days: Monday to Friday, 0800 to 2000 hours EST

In case of any other specific queries related to PIO to OCI conversion, please email fsoci.washington@mea.gov.in

• Original passport, either existing or expired.
• At least two of the following documents: Photocopy of expired Indian passport. Birth certificate of the applicant and their parents/ grandparents. Nationality certificate of the applicant and their parents/grandparents.