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Besides making his/her journey back to his/her roots simpler, easier and
smoother, this Scheme entitles the PIO Card holder to a wide range of
economic, financial, educational and cultural benefits.
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The
benefits envisaged under the Scheme include:
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No requirement of visa to visit India when PIO Card is carried along
with the national passport;
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No requirement of a Student Visa for undertaking studies in India
and Employment visa for taking up employment in India. However, PIO
Card holder would be required to fulfill other pre-requisite
conditions and formalities in connection with his/her
studies/employment as prescribed by concerned authorities from time
to time.
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No requirement to register with the Foreigners Registration Officer
if continuous stay on a single visit does not exceed 180 days. If
continuous stay exceeds 180 days, then registration is required to
be done within a period of 30 days of the expiry of 180 days with
the concerned Foreigners Regional Registration Officer or Foreigners
Registration Officer.
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Prior permission of the Government of India is required by the PIO
Card holders for undertaking mountaineering expeditions, missionary
activities, research work and visit to the restricted and protected
areas.
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Parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRI) in respect of facilities
available to the latter in economic, financial, educational fields
etc. except in matters relating to the acquisition of
agricultural/plantation properties. A PIO Card holder would be
eligible for benefits as available to NRIs from time to time.
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PIO Card does not allow parity with NRIs in the sphere of political
rights.
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Separate counters for immigration would be provided to PIO Card
holders at all International Airports in India. ░
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Applicants
may direct their queries in this regard to Consular Section:
CONS.CARACAS@MEA.GOV.IN
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