{"id":3851,"date":"2025-05-14T10:11:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T10:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/project1.softweb.co.in\/?page_id=3851"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:16:30","slug":"conversion-of-pio-to-oci","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/conversion-of-pio-to-oci\/","title":{"rendered":"Conversion of PIO to OCI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3851\" class=\"elementor elementor-3851\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64daeeed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64daeeed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e2dbfe7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e2dbfe7\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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<p><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">As <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">per <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Government <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">directives, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Person <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Indian <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Origin (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO) <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">scheme <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">has <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">been <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">merged <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">with <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Overseas <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Citizenship <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India) <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">scheme<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">All <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">now <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">considered <\/span><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">invalid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">holders <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">required <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">convert <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">them <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">continue <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">availing <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">immigration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">residency <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">benefits <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">This <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">mandatory<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">all <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cardholders <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">intending <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">as <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">airlines <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">immigration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">authorities <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">no <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">longer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">accept <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">as <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">valid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">documents.<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"how-to-apply-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"how-to-apply-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"passport-application-process\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;font-size: 16px\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2><ol style=\"padding-left: 25px;margin: 0\"><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Create an Account:<\/strong> Register on the Du Digital Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to register<\/a>.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Fill Out the Government Application Form:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ociservices.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to access the form<\/a>.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Book an Appointment:<\/strong> Schedule your visit to Du Digital ICAC by choosing a suitable date and time.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to book your appointment<\/a>.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Prepare Your Documents:<\/strong> Carry your passport, photographs, and all supporting documents as listed in the <a href=\"#document-checklist\">Documents Checklist<\/a> section.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Visit Du Digital ICAC:<\/strong> Visit the designated ICAC (as per your jurisdiction). The address and location will be mentioned in your appointment letter. Ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Submit Your Application:<\/strong> Submit all required documents for your application. Please note that if any required documents are missing, your application cannot be processed.<br \/><em>*Note: Additional documents may be requested after submission.<\/em><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Arrange an Interview with the Embassy:<\/strong> Interviews are held every <strong>Friday morning<\/strong> from <strong>10:00 AM to 12:30 PM<\/strong>. ICAC will help schedule your interview at a time that is convenient for you.<br \/><em>*First-reviewed, first-served basis.<\/em><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Pay Fees:<\/strong> Refer to the <a href=\"#fee-details\">Fee Details<\/a> section for exact charges.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Application Submission Complete:<\/strong> You\u2019ve successfully submitted your application.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Track Your Application:<\/strong> Monitor your application\u2019s status online.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/track-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to track your application<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"document-checklist-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"document-checklist-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"document-checklist\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;font-size: 16px\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\"><strong>Document Checklist<\/strong><\/h2><ol style=\"padding-left: 25px;margin: 0\"><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Printout of the Online Submitted Application Form:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ociservices.gov.in\/onlineOCI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to submit<\/a><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/Updated-Visa-Document-Checklist\/Misc%20Form.docx\"><strong>Misc. Form:<\/strong><\/a> Upload the filled Miscellaneous Form (if applicable).<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Original and Copy of Current Passport:<\/strong><br \/>Passport must have a minimum validity of <strong>6 months<\/strong> at the time of submission.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Copy of Cancelled Indian Passport:<\/strong><br \/>Submit a copy of your previously held Indian passport, if applicable.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Original and Copy of PIO Card:<\/strong><br \/>If you hold a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, include both original and copy.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Proof of Residence in Korea:<\/strong><br \/>(e.g., F-5 visa, electricity bill, or any other valid proof of residence)<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Original and Copies of Both Parents\u2019 Passports or Aadhaar Cards:<\/strong><br \/>Required for verification of parental details.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>For Married Applicants:<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; Original and copy of spouse\u2019s passport<br \/>&#8211; English marriage certificate with Apostille<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px\"><strong>Soft copy and two hard copies of recent Passport-Size Photographs:<\/strong><br \/>(2\u00a0inch\u00a0x\u00a02\u00a0inch, white background)<\/li><li>A digital photo file needed.<\/li><\/ol><p style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Additional documents may be requested during processing.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"fees-details-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"fees-details-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h2><strong>Fees Details<\/strong><\/h2><table id=\"conversionOCIcard\"><thead><tr><th>Sub Service Type<\/th><th>CONSULAR FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>ICWF FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>SERVICE FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>TOTAL FEES (\u20a9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><!-- Rows will be added dynamically --><\/tbody><\/table><ul><li><strong>Payment Methods: Bank Transfer and Card Payment (Credit\/Debit Card)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Note: A 2.05% transaction fee applies to card payments.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.indembassyseoul.gov.in\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indembassyseoul.gov.in\/\">Refer to Embassy of India, Seoul<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"faqs-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"faqs-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"><br \/>1. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">it <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">mandatory <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">convert <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">an <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Yes. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">As <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">per <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Government <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">notification, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">all <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">have <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">been <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">merged <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">into <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">scheme, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cardholders <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">must <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">convert <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">no <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">longer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">considered <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">valid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">2. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">deadline <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Although <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">multiple <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">deadlines <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">were <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">issued <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">earlier, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">now <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">deemed <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">invalid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">international <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Conversion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">required <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">before <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">traveling <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">3. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">documents <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">required <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Please check\u00a0 \u201c<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Documents <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Checklist&#8221;.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">4. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">there <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">fee <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">converting <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">an <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Please check &#8220;Fee Details&#8221;.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">5. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">How <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">do <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">I <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">apply <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">You <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">need <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">apply <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">online <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">through <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Services <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">portal <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">by <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">selecting <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the \u201c<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI\u201d <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">option. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">After <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">completing <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">online <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">form, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">visit <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Du <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Digital <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">ICAC <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">or <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">local <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Indian <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Mission\/<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Post <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">document <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">verification <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">submission.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">6. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">I <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">receive <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">new <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">number <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">after <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Yes. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">A <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">new <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">unique <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">number <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">be <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">issued <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">upon <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">successful <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Your <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">be <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">collected <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cancelled.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">7. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Can <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">I <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">using <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">my <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">old <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">No. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cards <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">no <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">longer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">accepted <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">as <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">valid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">documents. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">You <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">must <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">carry <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">your <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">current <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">passport <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">along <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">with <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">valid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">enter <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">8. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">processing <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">time <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">PIO <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Processing usually takes 2-3 months, depending on document verification and clearance. Applicants are notified by email\/SMS, and status can be tracked on the OCI portal.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">9. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">my <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">visa <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">privileges <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">remain <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">same <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">after <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Yes. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">After <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">OCI <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">card <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">provides <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">same <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">privileges <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">including <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">lifelong <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">visa-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">free <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">entry <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">exemption <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">from <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">police <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">registration, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">parity <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">with <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">NRIs <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">economic <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">educational <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">fields, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">excluding <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">agricultural <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">land <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">acquisition.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">10. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">happens <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">if <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">I <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">delay <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Delaying <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">may <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">result <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">denial <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">entry <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">into <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">could <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">cause <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">difficulties <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">accessing <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">consular <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">services <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">or <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">benefits. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">It <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">advised <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">complete <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">conversion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">before <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">your <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">next <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">travel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">India.<\/span><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ada4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94ada4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-834b136 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"834b136\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1281fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1281fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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