Understanding the PIO to OCI Conversion

The meaning of converting the PIO card into an OCI card is that a former PIO cardholder can acquire the OCI card. In 2015, the government made some changes in the laws and ceased issuing PIO cards, and asked their holders to convert them to OCI cards. These OCI cards provide many more services to the NRIs and provide more substantial rights to them. It makes the process of accessing India very easy and staying here.

What Documents are Required for PIO to OCI Conversion

To convert your PIO card to the OCI card, you need to submit some of the documents, which are listed below:

• You need to submit your valid and original PIO card.
• You have to provide your current passport from an eligible country.
• Fill out the application form with the correct information.
• Submit the recent passport-sized photographs.
• You have to provide proof of your Indian origin, like a birth certificate.
• Some additional documents, proof of personal details, address proof, etc.

What are the Steps to Convert Your PIO Card to an OCI Card

The following are the steps that can be used to convert your PIO card to the OCI card:

• You have to fill out an application form for the OCI card and fill in all the information correctly. 
• There are multiple categories shown on the website, so carefully select the OCI one. 
• You need to submit the application form along with the supporting documents to the CKGS application center of your jurisdiction. 
• Pay the mentioned fee and wait for your application to be verified. 
• You also need to submit your PIO card along with your current, valid passport.
• After your application gets verified, you will receive a notification regarding that, and you can collect your OCI card from the CKGS Center.