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how to obtain indian visa
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http://www.indiacgny.org/pvp.html
Or more details at: http://www.indianembassy.org/
Best wishes,
Jigesh
Or more details at: http://www.indianembassy.org/
Best wishes,
Jigesh
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Information on PIO Card Scheme
The Government has announced the launching of a People of Indian Origin Card, which will allow visa free entry to Indian origin people living abroad and give them all the rights enjoyed by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) including purchase of non-agricultural land. 15 million people of Indian origin living abroad will benefit from the Card. Fee for PIO Card is US $ 310.00 for adult and for children below the age of 18 years is US $ 155.00 (effective from September 15, 2002). Validity of new PIO card will be 15 years from the date of issue. However, it would not be issued to people of Indian origin living in Pakistan and Bangladesh. It does not give voting rights to the holders of the Card. It is eligible for the Indians who hold a foreign passport living abroad till the fourth generation. The PIO Card holder would be exempt from registration if his stay in India does not exceed 180 days. However, if the stay exceeds 180 days, the PIO Card holder will have to register within 30 days of the expiry of 180 days with the concerned Foreigners Registration Officer at district headquarters. The right to buy property would not be valid to Jammu & Kashmir. The PIO Card holder would be able to admit their children to educational institution in India under the NRI category. These include the IITs and Indian institutes of Management. They can also benefit from housing schemes of the Life Insurance Corporation, State Governments and other Government agencies.
Information on PIO Card Scheme
The Government has announced the launching of a People of Indian Origin Card, which will allow visa free entry to Indian origin people living abroad and give them all the rights enjoyed by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) including purchase of non-agricultural land. 15 million people of Indian origin living abroad will benefit from the Card. Fee for PIO Card is US $ 310.00 for adult and for children below the age of 18 years is US $ 155.00 (effective from September 15, 2002). Validity of new PIO card will be 15 years from the date of issue. However, it would not be issued to people of Indian origin living in Pakistan and Bangladesh. It does not give voting rights to the holders of the Card. It is eligible for the Indians who hold a foreign passport living abroad till the fourth generation. The PIO Card holder would be exempt from registration if his stay in India does not exceed 180 days. However, if the stay exceeds 180 days, the PIO Card holder will have to register within 30 days of the expiry of 180 days with the concerned Foreigners Registration Officer at district headquarters. The right to buy property would not be valid to Jammu & Kashmir. The PIO Card holder would be able to admit their children to educational institution in India under the NRI category. These include the IITs and Indian institutes of Management. They can also benefit from housing schemes of the Life Insurance Corporation, State Governments and other Government agencies.
thankyou for the information about PIO.
I have a question: do you have any idea what happens if we relocate to India with our child who is a US citizen. Do we have to register every six months,(I mean going to a nearest police station). even if we had PIO for the child?
Sorry if it sounds so silly.
I have a question: do you have any idea what happens if we relocate to India with our child who is a US citizen. Do we have to register every six months,(I mean going to a nearest police station). even if we had PIO for the child?
Sorry if it sounds so silly.
Hey asdasd...thanks for the info
"It is eligible for the Indians who hold a foreign passport living abroad till the fourth generation."
Could you throw more light on that ?
Hope this applies to both
(1) Naturalized US citizens
(2) US born citizens from Indian Origin
With the dual Citizenship being implemented from Jan 2003 (On NRI Day), what are the options of upgrading the PIO card to Indian Citizenship ?
"It is eligible for the Indians who hold a foreign passport living abroad till the fourth generation."
Could you throw more light on that ?
Hope this applies to both
(1) Naturalized US citizens
(2) US born citizens from Indian Origin
With the dual Citizenship being implemented from Jan 2003 (On NRI Day), what are the options of upgrading the PIO card to Indian Citizenship ?
WheresMahGreen
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Re: Hi hirgan,
http://in.news.yahoo.com/021021/57/1wnxu.html
Check it out for news on dual citizenship.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/021021/57/1wnxu.html
Check it out for news on dual citizenship.
Originally posted by Edison_NJ
Unfortunately, I don't have any document or links.
On Jan 07 (or some date - NRI Day) 2002, Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee announced about introducing the Dual Citizenship and he also said that it is expected to start from next year on NRI Day.