PIO to OCI conversion

[rajesh9pl]

Hi guys,

HCI has set the deadline of 28th June to convert PIO to OCI free of cost. I have filled up online application form and I could get online appointment of 7th July, none available in June. This means I will have to pay full OCI fee £175.

Is there any workaround and trick I can apply OCI before Jun 28th? Any other suggestion.

Many thanks,
Rajesh

[mehtapm]

Good news: Check out following link for VFS in UK,

http://www.vfsglobal.com/India/UK/

which states:

The last date for submission of applications for registration as OCI cardholder by the erstwhile PIO cardholders has been extended till 30 December 2016.

Or even better - get the PIO card endorsed for permanent use and avoid frustration.

[rajesh9pl]

Thanks mehtapm. I too noticed this day before yesterday. Its really a good news for those still have PIO.

Or even better - get the PIO card endorsed for permanent use and avoid frustration.

Do they endorse PIO for permanent use?

I am will apply for OCI has its endorsed in foreign passport. For PIO, one need to carry booklet too.

Thanks and Cheers!

[ukmalayalee]

Can you travel with PIO after Dec 31? This is what Indian High Commission & India Govt said
http://x

[noajthan]

UPDATES
Can you travel with PIO after Dec 31? This is what Indian High Commission & India Govt said
http://x

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