PIO and OCI Card Visa & Passport

PIO and OCI Card


 

Announcement - The Embassy of India, Jakarta would like to inform that the deadline for accepting handwritten PIO card as a valid travel document (along with a valid foreign passport) has been extended until 31.12.2024. The Government of India will continue to accept PIO cards as valid travel documents along with a valid foreign passport and PIO cards will remain valid for entry/exit into India till 31.12.2024.

This extension of time line is subject to the condition that if in the interim any deadline is notified by ICAO, thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO card holders shall have to obtain appropriate visa from the Embassy prior to departure to India.

In this regard, all PIO card holders are once again requested to apply for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards at the earliest.

OCI card is a smart card which will facilitate quicker immigration clearance at the Immigration Check Points and also for obtaining various consular services from the Indian Missions. Further, for those residing in India it will facilitate in availing various services in India.

 

Instructions: For all categories of OCI applications:

 

1. Non-Indonesian passport holder should give residential Permit (KITAS) of Indonesia and such cases require more processing time.

2. Presence of applicant is compulsory while submitting the application.

3. Parents should not sign in the box for signatures, if applicant is minor and cannot sign. Thumb impression (left for male applicants and right for female applicants) should be taken in the box.

4. Applicant is responsible for the details filled online. Please be careful while filling the online application.

5. All original documents should be submitted for verification at the time of submission of application.

6. Completed applications (print out) along with all the self-attested supporting documents which have been uploaded, can be submitted at Embassy in person.

7. Please upload Photograph/signatures and supporting documents. No applications without uploading of these will be processed. Details of documents to be uploaded are given below under categories.

8. Photograph Specification: Photograph to be affixed on the application should be of square shape of size not less than 2 inch x 2 inch (with 80% coverage of face). It should have plain light color background (not white) without the border with front view of person’s head and shoulders showing the full face in middle of the photograph. It should not be stapled and should not have any signature. Same photographs should be uploaded online.

9. Application form and detailed instructions are given at website https://ociservices.gov.in and also at www.mha.nic.in/oci which should be carefully read before applying.

10. Bio metrics of the applicants will be taken while submitting the application.

 

Fees:

In PIO and OCI card page the OCI card fees may please be revised as per the following rates:

 

OCI Card Fee

Sl No.

OCI Type

Rate in Rp.

1

Fresh OCI

4.400.000

2

OCI Registration in lieu of Lost PIO card

1.600.000

3

OCI Registration in lieu of valid PIO card

1.600.000

4

OCI Damage/Lost

1.600.000

5

OCI Miscellaneous

400.000

 

10. Status check/Collection of OCI cards:

 

a) Status of the OCI card can be checked by the applicant by quoting passport number and Web file number. If the status shows date of dispatch from New Delhi, the applicant can collect his/her OCI card after 10 days of shown dispatch date.

b) The applicant may collect the OCI booklet from Indian Embassy either in person or through a duly authorized person. However, the condition is that the applicant should be physically present in the country of issuance of OCI cardholder registration booklet when it is collected through an authorized person. Collection time is 1500 hrs-1600 hrs.

c) Please bring Bank Receipt, PIO Card (If applied for PIO to OCI conversion) and original passport at the time of collection.

d) After grant of OCI registration, a Registration Certificate in the form of a booklet will be issued

A. OCI CARD FOR PIO CARD HOLDERS

 

The PIO card scheme has been withdrawn. Also, the International Civil Aviation Organization will accept only machine-readable travel documents w.e.f. October 2018. The PIO cards being handwritten documents, will become invalid travel documents w.e.f. this date. All PIO card holders are, therefore, required to convert it to OCI card at the earliest. The conversion is available free of cost till December 31, 2017.

 

Procedure:

 

  1. The OCI in lieu of PIO form has to be filled up online under category “OCI card in lieu of PIO”. The application form is available on the website https://ociservices.gov.in and also at www.mha.nic.in/oci
  2. Subsequently, a print out of the filled up OCI application form with photograph and signatures in the box, should be taken and submitted at the Embassy counter.
  3. Documents to be uploaded and attached with application:

a) Self-attested copies of current passport.

b) Self-attested copies of PIO (First page and last page)

 

B. OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) CARD (FRESH APPLICAIONS)

 

1.Eligibility


A foreign national, who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his/her children and grandchildren, is eligible for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, no person, who or either of whose parents or grandparents or great grandparents is or had been a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh shall be eligible for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.

 

Benefits to OCI:

 

  • Multiple-entry, multi-purpose life-long visa to visit India;
  • Exemption from reporting to Police authorities for any length of stay in India;
  • Parity with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties;
  • A person registered as OCI is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she is registered as OCI for five years and has been residing in India for one year out of the five years before making the application;
  • Any other benefits to OCI which may be notified by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) under Section 7B (1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

 

Benefits to which OCI is not entitled:

 

  • The OCI card holder is not entitled to vote;
  • Cannot be a member of Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council or Parliament;
  • He/she cannot hold constitutional posts such as President, Vice President, Judge of Supreme Court or High Court etc;
  • Cannot normally hold employment in the Government.

 

2. Application form and procedure:

 

The details, instructions and OCI application form is available on the website https://ociservices.gov.in . For new registration please click on “online registration”. Detailed instructions and procedure is also given at www.mha.nic.in/oci which should be carefully read before applying.

Subsequently, a print out of the filled up OCI application form with photograph and signatures in the box, should be taken and submitted at the Embassy counter. Please select your category and apply accordingly.

 

a) IF APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF SELF-INDIAN ORIGIN PROOF:Please upload and attach with application form, following documents:

 

1. Self-attested copy of present valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.

In case application is submitted In India, copy of any type of Visa (other than Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa) / Residential Permit with 3 months validity as on the date of application.

 

2. Proof of Indian Origin

(i) Copy of the Indian Passport (First and last page) and Surrender Certificate or

(ii) Copy of the Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority; or

(iii) Copy of Nativity Certificate from the competent authority;

b) IF APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF FATHER/MOTHER: Please upload and attach with application following documents

 

i) Self-attested copy of present valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.

 

(ii) Proof of Indian Origin:

 

a) OCI Card/ PIO card of parents (mother or father along with the base papers/ documents upon which the OCI/ PIO card was issued to parents; OR

Self-attested copies of Indian passport of parents (mother or father) OR

Any other proof substantiating the request. Usually, applicants are able to submit a certificate of residence or place of birth of self/parents/grandparents from First Class Magistrate/District Magistrate (DM) of the concerned place.

 

iii) Evidence of relationship: “Birth Certificate” issued from competent authority mentioning both parents’ name. If birth certificate is issued by Indonesian Authorities, it should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (Kemlu) along with attested English translation. If the certificate is issued in India, should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs, India In case the birth certificate is issued by a foreign authority, it is to be Apostilled or endorsed by the concerned Indian Mission abroad.” Only attested copy should be uploaded.

 

c) IF APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF GRANDFATHER/GRANDMOTHER: Please upload and attach with application following documents

 

i) Self attested copy of present valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.

ii) OCI Card/ PIO card of grandmother or grandfather along with the base papers/ documents upon which the OCI/ PIO card was issued to grandparents; OR

Self-attested copies of Indian passport of grandparents(grandmother or grandfather) OR

Any other proof substantiating the request. Usually applicants are able to submit a certificate of residence or place of birth of grandparents from First Class Magistrate/District Magistrate (DM) of the concerned place.

iii) Evidence of relationship: “Birth Certificate” issued from competent authority mentioning both parents’ name and birth certificate of parents showing grandparents name. If birth certificate is issued by Indonesian Authorities it should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (Kemlu) along with attested English translation. If the certificate is issued in India, should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs, India In case the birth certificate is issued by a foreign authority, it is to be Apostilled or endorsed by the concerned Indian Mission abroad.” Only attested copy should be uploaded.

 

c). IN CASE OF MINOR CHILD WHOSE BOTH PARENTS ARE CITIZENS OF INDIA OR ONE OF THE PARENTS IS A CITIZEN OF INDIA –

 

(i) Copy of child’s birth certificate. If birth certificate is issued by Indonesian Authorities it should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (Kemlu) along with attested English translation. If the certificate is issued in India, should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs, India. In case the birth certificate is issued by a foreign authority, it is to be Apostled or endorsed by the concerned Indian Mission abroad. Only attested copy should be uploaded

(ii) Copy of Indian passport of the parents / one of the parents OR

copy of the Domicile Certificate or Nativity Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of the parents/ one of the parents or any other proof substantiating the status of the

parents/ one of the parents as being Indian citizen(s)

(iii) If the parents are divorced, court order of dissolution of marriage, which specifically mentions that the legal custody of the child is with the parent who is applying for the OCI card.

iv) Proof of present citizenship–Self attested copy of present valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.

 

d) IF APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF INDIAN NATIONAL SPOUSE OR INDIAN ORIGIN OF SPOUSE: Please upload and attach with application following documents:

 

i) Self attested copy of present valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months at the time of submission of application.

ii) OCI Card/ PIO card of spouse along with Indian the base papers upon which the OCI/ PIO card was issued to spouse; OR

Self attested copies of Indian passport of spouse OR

Copy of the Domicile Certificate or Nativity Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of the Indian spouse or any other proof Substantiating the status of the spouse as being an Indian citizen.

iii) Evidence as spouse

Registered marriage certificate. If marriage certificate is issued by Indonesian Authorities it should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (Kemlu) along with attested English translation. If the certificate is issued in India, should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs, India. In case the marriage certificate is issued by a foreign authority, it is to be Apostled or endorsed by the concerned Indian Mission abroad.”

C. OCI-MISCELLANEOUS:

 

·  To avail Miscellaneous Service, you must be an existing OCI Card Holder

·  In case the existing OCI card holder wishes to update/upload the latest information about his latest passport, Change in address/Occupation/Contact details, the OCI card holder can select the option/(s) as given below and upload the latest photograph and requisite documents. These details shall be updated into the OCI system records and an acknowledgement shall be shared with OCI card holder on his/her registered email ID. The services under these categories are gratis in nature:
1. In case issuance of new Passport Details (each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age)
2. In case change in address/occupation/contact details.

·These Misc services can be availed for re-issuance of OCI Card as well as updating the information time to time as mentioned in the MHA notification dated 16th April, 2021. The re-issuance of new OCI card will be applicable for following categories:
1. In case of issuance of new passport (once a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age.)
2. In case of change of personal particulars viz. name, father's name, nationality etc.
3. In case of loss/damage of OCI registration certificate.

 

 

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

 

SL.NO.

DOCUMENTS to be uploaded and attach with application

1.

DULY COMPLETED ONLINE OCI APPLICATION FORM (OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES)

2.

2 RECENT 2 INCH X 2 INCH SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS

3.

COPY OF CURRENT AND OLD INDONESIAN/FOREIGN PASSPORT (CURRENT PASSPORT MUST BE VALID FOR MORE THAN 1 YEAR)

4.

COPY OF OCI CARD (FIRST AND LAST PAGE)

 

The details, instructions and OCI application form is available on the website https://ociservices.gov.in . For new registration please click on “online registration”. Detailed instructions and procedure is also given at www.mha.nic.in/oci which should be carefully read before applying.

 

Procedure:

Submit print out the online application form along with photograph and signatures in the box.

 

Processing Time:

The processing time for re-issue of OCI card is 1-2 months.

 

D - Notice for Miscellaneous Service Applicants.

 

With a view to avoid inconvenience to OCI cardholders who may be required to get their OCI cards re-issued due to issuance of a new passport, Ministry of Home Affairs vide order dated 22.03.2021 had granted extension of time till 31.12.2021 to all eligible foreigners to get their OCI cards re-issued, if so required. Such OCI cardholders will be allowed to travel to / from India on the strength of their existing OCI cards bearing old passport number along with the new passport.Further, Central Government vide orders dated 16.04.2021 has now dispensed with the requirement to re-issue an OCI card each time a new passport is issued to a foreigner up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. Re-issue of OCI card will now be required only once i.e. when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. However, OCI cardholder will be required to upload a copy of the new passport containing the photo and also a latest photo on the online system each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. Further, those who have been registered as OCI cardholder as spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an OCI cardholder will be required to upload a copy of the new passport containing the photo and also a latest photo on the online system each time a new passport is issued, along with a declaration signed by the OCI cardholder and his/ her Indian spouse or OCI cardholder spouse to the effect that their marriage is still subsisting.

 

Appropriate modifications are being made in the OCI Miscellaneous Services portal to implement the above decisions. This is expected to be launched by end May, 2021. OCI cardholders are therefore requested to wait for the updation of the portal before submitting any application for re-issue of OCI card.

 

For further details please visit www.ociservices.gov.in

 

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