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Indian authorities announced all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards will remain valid until Dec. 31, 2025.
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Additional Information: Indian officials are advising individuals to convert their PIO card to an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card before the extended deadline. The OCI card is a smart card that allows foreign citizens to visit India without a visa for 15 years, facilitates quicker immigration clearance at immigration check posts and qualifies individuals for additional consular services. More information on OCI conversion can be found here.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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