Public Advisories

Conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards

June 01, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

All valid PIO cardholders are requested to apply for conversion of their PIO cards to OCI cards on an immediate basis. PIO cards would become invalid after 31 December, 2025.

2. All valid PIO cardholders, failing to get them converted to OCI cards, will need to obtain appropriate visas for traveling to India after 31 December, 2025. 

3. PIO cardholders residing in the jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh are hereby advised to immediately apply for conversion of PIO card to OCI card on the OCI services website and contact the Embassy of India in Riyadh at visa.riyadh@mea.gov.in. 

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