I am trying to find out whether 10 yr tourist Visa or PIO card is better in long term for my Kid ( US Born) who plans to travel to India in coming Months. My kid already has 5 yr Tourist Visa which is expiring in June 2007. Some of the factors which I am considering, a) my kid may go to India in next 5 years and take some studies in India. May come back to US ( cann;t say ) later on. b) may go back permanently to India in next 10 years..
Some of the factors and quiestions -
1) Cost wise I see PIO is better option as it is for extra 5 dollars and has additional 5 years.
2) For the future option of taking education in India for the kid ( mainly schools pre 12 class), what is difference having PIO card or Tourist Visa ? Am I correct that you can not study in schools in India with tourist Visa.
3) In terms of renewal, as US Passport expires every 5 years , how does it works for PIO card ? I guess you will need at least to update the PIO card with new Passport details. I beileve the reprocessing will not be required for Visa as you continue to carry the old passport.
4) As I see the new application of PIO card does not require the original passport to submit, Can the person travel to India ( on valid tourist Visa) till PIO card gets processed as it takes any where from 30 days to 3-4 months in SFO counsalate ?
5) Are there any other advantages or disadvantages for Visa ?
Some of the factors and quiestions -
1) Cost wise I see PIO is better option as it is for extra 5 dollars and has additional 5 years.
2) For the future option of taking education in India for the kid ( mainly schools pre 12 class), what is difference having PIO card or Tourist Visa ? Am I correct that you can not study in schools in India with tourist Visa.
3) In terms of renewal, as US Passport expires every 5 years , how does it works for PIO card ? I guess you will need at least to update the PIO card with new Passport details. I beileve the reprocessing will not be required for Visa as you continue to carry the old passport.
4) As I see the new application of PIO card does not require the original passport to submit, Can the person travel to India ( on valid tourist Visa) till PIO card gets processed as it takes any where from 30 days to 3-4 months in SFO counsalate ?
5) Are there any other advantages or disadvantages for Visa ?