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What are the advantages of the OCI when compared to PIO cardholders?

April 26, 2017advantages cardholders OCI PIO

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What are the advantages of the OCI when compared to PIO cardholders?

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Ans. (i) An OCI is entitled to life long visa- free travel to India whereas for a PIO card holder, it is only valid for 15 years. (ii) A PIO cardholder is required to register with local Police authority for any stay exceeding 180 days in India on any single visit whereas an OCI is exempted from registration with Police authority for any length of stay in India.