Organisation : Ministry Of External Affairs CPV Division
Facility : OCI Registration In Lieu of PIO-Card
OCI Registration here : https://passport.gov.in/oci/capchaActionPIO
Website : https://passport.gov.in/oci/
In Lieu of PIO-Card :
OCI-Registration (In Lieu of PIO-Card) is an online process. OCI Applicants who are having valid PIO-cards may apply from here.
Related : Passport OCI Registration : www.statusin.in/19937.html
Only after complete successful registration, an applicant will be considered as an OCI-Card Applicant (In Lieu of PIO-Card)
Key Points For OCI-Registration (In Lieu of PIO-Card) :
1. Start registration as New OCI-Registration and fill all details required.
2. Provide Valid PIO-Card details at the place specified. PIO-Card should be valid as on 9th Jan 2015.
3. Complete Part-B of the registration process.
4. Documents supporting your application are to be uploaded in PDF format at the end of Part-B.
5. No registration-fee will be charged for such applications. However, SMS/Fax/Agent charges, as applicable, will be levied on the applicant.
Applicant applying for OCI-Card in lieu of PIO Card, please note :
1. It is mandatory to upload Applicant’s image and Applicant’s signature image during OCI-Registration.
2. Both the images must be in jpeg or jpg format, with max size 200kb.
3. The height and width of the Applicant Photo must be equal.
The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 200 pixels (height).
The maximum dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 900 pixels (height).
4. The height and width of the Signature Photo must have aspect ratio 1:3
The minimum dimensions are 200 pixels (width) x 67 pixels (height).
The maximum dimensions are 900 pixels (width) x 300 pixels (height).
5. Kindly be ready with both these images before starting the registration process.
Key Points For OCI-Registration (In Lieu of Lost PIO-Card) :
1. Start registration as New OCI-Registration and fill all details required.
2. Provide Valid PIO-Card details at the place specified.
3. Complete Part-B of the registration process.
4. Documents supporting your application are to be uploaded in PDF format at the end of Part-B.
5. A registration-fee of 100 USD will be charged for such applications. Also, SMS/Fax/Agent charges, as applicable, will be levied on the applicant.
About OCI :
A foreign national,
(i) who was a citizen of India at the time of, or at any time after 26th January, 1950; or
(ii) who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26th January, 1950; or
(iii) who belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15th August, 1947; or
(iv) who is a child or a grandchild or a great grandchild of such a citizen;
(v) who is a minor child of such persons mentioned above; or
(vi) who is a minor child and whose both parents are citizens of India or one of the parents is a citizen of India – is eligible for registration as OCI cardholder.
Benefits :
(i) Multiple entry, multi-purpose life long visa to visit India;
(ii) Exemption from reporting to Police authorities for any length of stay in India; and
(iii) Parity with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.