CONVERSION OF PIO CARDS TO OCI CARDS

Please note that the deadline for conversion from PIO cards to OCI cards is December 31, 2017. Therefore, all PIO card holders, who have not yet applied for conversion, are advised to submit their application for issue of OCI card (in lieu of valid PIO card) before 29^th December, 2017 (30^th and 31^st December are closed holidays).

Please note that the International Civil Aviation Organisation has specified that only machine readable travel documents would be acceptable w.e.f. October 2018. Those travelling to India on the strength of handwritten PIO Cards after October, 2018 will not be allowed entry at the Indian Immigration counters and will be sent back.

Please note that the conversion process to OCI Card till 29^th December, 2017 is GRATIS but after expiry of deadline, any request for conversion of PIO Card to OCI Card would  attract a fee of RM 1245 which is same as the application fee for  fresh OCI.    Therefore, all PIO card holders, who have not yet converted their PIO Cards to OCI Cards  are required to fill up the OCI online application form (https://passport.gov.in/oci ) and upload the photograph (size 2x2 inch, white background), signature, copy of current Malaysian/ Foreign Passport and PIO card (first and last page). Original and hardcopy of Malaysian passport / Foreign Passport and PIO card should thereafter be brought along for verification along with the printout of the application form submitted online to the High Commission of India at the time of submission at Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara, Level 28, No. 1, Jalan Mon’t Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur on any working day between 9.30 AM to 12.00 Noon.