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PIO	9% (1)
OCI	82% (9)
Indian Visa	9% (1)

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PIO	9% (1)
OCI	82% (9)
Indian Visa	9% (1)

charlesjain
Member since: Sep 04

Posts: 43
Location: Mississauga
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 05-10-08 19:34:17

Which is the best option for re-entering India (long term basis)

1) PIO
2) OCI
3) Visa

Please consider all options (like cost, reporting to police in India<after 180 days>, consular benefits from Canada Govt etc.) before answering.

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viggy
Member since: Aug 07

Posts: 569
Location:
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 05-10-08 21:34:52

For kids, PIO... for adults OCI...

meitsme
Member since: Feb 06

Posts: 476
Location:
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 06-10-08 09:47:44

Viggy, could u please provide explanation why PIO is better for kids?

Thanks in Advance.

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viggy
Member since: Aug 07

Posts: 569
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Posted on: 06-10-08 14:00:52

Kids OCI would require re-issuance of OCI registration certificate and visa each time a new foreign passport is issued for up to the completion of 20 years of age - which will be every 4 - 4.5 yrs (Same is true for 50+ old)

Where as PIO, it is good for 15 yrs!

pratickm
Member since: Feb 04

Posts: 2831
Location: Toronto
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 06-10-08 15:26:29

Anyone has any recent experience of PIO card processing for kids from the Toronto consulate?
How long is it taking these days?
I ask because a few months ago they were backed up severely and it was taking over a month.
Has it changed?

Thanks.

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meitsme
Member since: Feb 06

Posts: 476
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Posted on: 06-10-08 19:56:09

I've plan to return back to india. May be I'll have to back to canada after 10 to 12 years when children will be in univeristy.

I am expecting my candian citizenship in 2 weeks and I had decided to go for OCI for my family including children. After reading this thread, I'll have to think again for PIO/OCI for my children.

PIO card holder require to notify if staying more than 180 days. If PIO holder staying long time (like 10 years) in india, is it require to notify every 6 month?
(OR it requires only one time per visit.)

What other advantages/disadvantages of PIO card holder in compare of OCI?

Thanks in Advance.

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meitsme
Member since: Feb 06

Posts: 476
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Posted on: 08-10-08 16:43:57

What would be better for my kids (PIO/OCI)?

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