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Visa Curbs Eased; OCI Card Holders Can Visit India, Not For Tourism
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)and foreign nationals can visit India for any purpose, except on tourist visa, the government said today as it eased visa and travel restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Writer Aatish Taseer's Citizenship Status Revoked, Denies Centre's Charge
Writer Aatish Taseer's Overseas Citizenship of India status has been revoked for not complying with "very basic requirements" and concealing information, the Home Ministry said on Thursday, disputing a media report suggesting the move was linked to a story published in the Time magazine in May.
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For Israelis of Indian Origin, PM Modi Makes An Exception In Overseas Citizenship of India Card Rules
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Israelis of Indian origin would get the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards even if they have served in the Israeli Defence Forces, making an exception to a rule that his government had strongly backed last year. OCI cards facilitate visa-free travel to India, give holders rights of residency and...
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Living Abroad? Deadline To Get Overseas Citizens Of India Card Extended
This was for the fourth time the date for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards has been extended since March 31, 2016.
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Banned Notes: Holders Of Overseas Indian Citizen Cards Express Concern
Many PIOs or persons of Indian Origin and OCIs or Overseas Citizens of India were under the impression that they could exchange their old currency until the end of March. But they were in for a shock when they realised that only NRIs were allowed to do so.
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Convert PIO Cards To OCI Cards By June 30: PM Narendra Modi At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The deadline for converting PIO (People of Indian Origin) cards into OCI (Overseas Indian Citizens) cards has been extended till June 30. Converting within this period will not attract any penalty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his address to the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the largest gathering so far of Indians living abroad, w...
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Back From Hospital, Sushma Swaraj Helps Indian In Trouble In Canada
The Indian Consulate in Toronto today helped an Indian man in overcoming difficulties relating to Persons of Indian Origin Card or PIO card following intervention by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
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Confusion Over Merger Of PIO, OCI Cards, High Commission Says 'No Panic'
The merger of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) schemes, as announced by the Centre is turning out to be a confusing exercise for thousands of expats as the deadline for the conversion of cards nears on June 30.
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Government Working on Policy to Allow Aadhaar Enrolment of Indians Abroad
The Government has decided that Aadhaar enrolment of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) should be eventually allowed to help them authenticate their identity digitally, Parliament was informed today.
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'I Know the Visa Problems You Faced,' Quips PM Modi at NRI Meet
Presenting a report card on the promises he has made to them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a hall packed with NRIs today, "I know the problems you faced. That is why visa on arrival facilities are being made available for several nations."
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Cabinet May Take Up PM Modi's Promise on Merger of PIO, OCI Cards
The Union Cabinet is likely to consider the issue of merger of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) schemes on Wednesday, to facilitate hassle-free travel for the Indian diaspora, following up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement during his US visit.
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Home Ministry Makes PIO Card Valid for Lifetime
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent announcement, the Home Ministry has issued a notification that a "Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card" shall be valid for a lifetime.
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Lifetime Visas for PIO Card-Holders, Announces PM Narendra Modi in New York
To loud cheers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a lifetime visa for holders of the Person of Indian Origin or PIO card. He also announced visas on arrival for US citizens.
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Visa Curbs Eased; OCI Card Holders Can Visit India, Not For Tourism
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)and foreign nationals can visit India for any purpose, except on tourist visa, the government said today as it eased visa and travel restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Writer Aatish Taseer's Citizenship Status Revoked, Denies Centre's Charge
Writer Aatish Taseer's Overseas Citizenship of India status has been revoked for not complying with "very basic requirements" and concealing information, the Home Ministry said on Thursday, disputing a media report suggesting the move was linked to a story published in the Time magazine in May.
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For Israelis of Indian Origin, PM Modi Makes An Exception In Overseas Citizenship of India Card Rules
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Israelis of Indian origin would get the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards even if they have served in the Israeli Defence Forces, making an exception to a rule that his government had strongly backed last year. OCI cards facilitate visa-free travel to India, give holders rights of residency and...
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Living Abroad? Deadline To Get Overseas Citizens Of India Card Extended
This was for the fourth time the date for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards has been extended since March 31, 2016.
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Banned Notes: Holders Of Overseas Indian Citizen Cards Express Concern
Many PIOs or persons of Indian Origin and OCIs or Overseas Citizens of India were under the impression that they could exchange their old currency until the end of March. But they were in for a shock when they realised that only NRIs were allowed to do so.
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Convert PIO Cards To OCI Cards By June 30: PM Narendra Modi At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The deadline for converting PIO (People of Indian Origin) cards into OCI (Overseas Indian Citizens) cards has been extended till June 30. Converting within this period will not attract any penalty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his address to the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the largest gathering so far of Indians living abroad, w...
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Back From Hospital, Sushma Swaraj Helps Indian In Trouble In Canada
The Indian Consulate in Toronto today helped an Indian man in overcoming difficulties relating to Persons of Indian Origin Card or PIO card following intervention by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
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Confusion Over Merger Of PIO, OCI Cards, High Commission Says 'No Panic'
The merger of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) schemes, as announced by the Centre is turning out to be a confusing exercise for thousands of expats as the deadline for the conversion of cards nears on June 30.
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Government Working on Policy to Allow Aadhaar Enrolment of Indians Abroad
The Government has decided that Aadhaar enrolment of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) should be eventually allowed to help them authenticate their identity digitally, Parliament was informed today.
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'I Know the Visa Problems You Faced,' Quips PM Modi at NRI Meet
Presenting a report card on the promises he has made to them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a hall packed with NRIs today, "I know the problems you faced. That is why visa on arrival facilities are being made available for several nations."
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Cabinet May Take Up PM Modi's Promise on Merger of PIO, OCI Cards
The Union Cabinet is likely to consider the issue of merger of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) schemes on Wednesday, to facilitate hassle-free travel for the Indian diaspora, following up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement during his US visit.
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Home Ministry Makes PIO Card Valid for Lifetime
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent announcement, the Home Ministry has issued a notification that a "Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card" shall be valid for a lifetime.
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Lifetime Visas for PIO Card-Holders, Announces PM Narendra Modi in New York
To loud cheers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a lifetime visa for holders of the Person of Indian Origin or PIO card. He also announced visas on arrival for US citizens.
