Extension of timeline for handwritten travel documents (PIO Cards) beyond 31.12.2022 Consular & Visa Services

Extension of timeline for handwritten travel documents (PIO Cards) beyond 31.12.2022

Consulate General of India Shanghai

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Notice

Extension of timeline for handwritten travel documents (PIO Cards) beyond 31.12.2022

    Government of India has extended the validity of handwritten PIO cards as valid travel documents till 31.12.2023 along with valid foreign passport. However, if in the meantime any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) making hand-written PIO card invalid, then PIO card holders may have to obtain appropriate visas from Indian Missions, if they have not already converted their PIO Cards to OCI Cards.

For the latest notification on this please click the following link: https://www.cgishanghai.gov.in/pdf/Notice.pdf