Existence of PIO Booklet issued before 09 January 2015 (PIO Discontinue/Disconnected)

[tyagiy]

Friends, Do we need to apply for a new OCI card/booklet for our Kids who already have PIO booklet issued before 09 January 2015 (PIO Discontinue/Disconnected date by Indian Govt) and still valid for another 10 Years as per date in PIO booklet? Any information will be helpful for forum members...

[kittu852002]

I dont think you need to apply. Please refer to http://www.in.ckgs.us/pio.shtml

They are saying "This is to inform that vide Gazette Notification No.26011/01/2014IC.I dated 09 January 2015; all PIO cards issued till 09 January 2015 are deemed to be OCI cards."

matter of fact, I applied PIO for my daughter on January 10, but I still got the PIO approved in 2 weeks, which is valid for life time.

Friends, Do we need to apply for a new OCI card/booklet for our Kids who already have PIO booklet issued before 09 January 2015 (PIO Discontinue/Disconnected date by Indian Govt) and still valid for another 10 Years as per date in PIO booklet? Any information will be helpful for forum members...