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INFORMATION ON PIO CARDS ISSUED TO
PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN
CLICK FOR: PIO CARD NOTIFICATION
The Government of India for the convenience of persons
of Indian origin has launched the 'PIO Card' scheme,
aimed at making the journey back to the roots, simpler,
easier, flexible and trouble free.
The following are eligibility to apply
for PIO Card:
As per Persons of Indian Origin Card
Scheme-2002 every person of Indian origin who is a
citizen of another country, except belonging to certain
countries specified by Government of India from time to
time, will be eligible for PIO Card, if :-
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the person at any time held an Indian
passport; or
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the person or either of his/her
parents or grand parents or great grand parents was
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born in, and was permanently resident
in India and if it is proved by supporting documents
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the person is the spouse of a Citizen
of India or a person of Indian origin covered under
sub-paras (1) or (2) above.
Benefits available to a PIO Card Holder:
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No visa required for visiting India
during the period of validity of PIO Card.
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Exemption from the requirement of
registration if stay in India does not exceed 6
months. Should the continuous stay exceed six
months, registration will be required within 30 days
of the expiry of six months with the concerned
Foreigners Registration Officer. Parity with
non-resident Indians in respect of facilities
available to the latter in economic, financial and
educational fields. All facilities in the matter of
acquisition, holding, transfer and disposal of
immovable properties in India except in matters
relating to the acquisition of
agricultural/plantation properties. Facilities
available to children of NRIs for getting admission
to educational institutions in India including
medical colleges, engineering colleges, Institutes
of Technology, Institutes of Management etc. under
the general categories. Facilities available under
the various housing schemes of LIC, State
Governments and other Government agencies.
Application for the PIO card should be
made to High Commission of India, Lusaka by all persons
of Indian origin residing in Zambia and Malawi.
Validity of PIO Card: The validity of PIO
card is 15 years subject to the validity of the
passport.
Note: The PIO Card will be valid only
when accompanied with a valid passport.
Fees charged for issue of PIO Cards for
residents in Zambia :-
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For adults - K1,620,000/-
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For children up to the age of 18 only
- K810,000/-
Fees charged for issue of PIO Cards for
residents in Malawi :-
Note: Only demand draft drawn in favour
of High Commission of India, Lusaka is acceptable in
case of Malawi. No cash payment under any
circumstances will be accepted.
Application for PIO Card (Please
click here to download the application form)
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