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Hi All,

My spouse has a US citizenship by Naturalization and a PIO card.

She will be traveling to India in February 2013 for 2 weeks and the again in May 2013 for 4 weeks.

I wanted to know if there are any restrictions for travel to India on PIO card, either on duration of stay or for frequency of travel?

Also, what documents should she carry with ber during travel? ( in addition to US passport and PIO card?)

Thanks for your help in advance! :)

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Hi All,

My spouse has a US citizenship by Naturalization and a PIO card.

She will be traveling to India in February 2013 for 2 weeks and the again in May 2013 for 4 weeks.

I wanted to know if there are any restrictions for travel to India on PIO card, either on duration of stay or for frequency of travel?

Also, what documents should she carry with ber during travel? ( in addition to US passport and PIO card?)

Thanks for your help in advance! :)

US Passport & PIO Card. No travel restrictions for PIO/OCI holders. But PIO holder would require to register with Bureau of Immigration, India if stays goes more than 180 days.

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US Passport & PIO Card. No travel restrictions for PIO/OCI holders. But PIO holder would require to register with Bureau of Immigration, India if stays goes more than 180 days.

Was it with immigration or the local police station?

I thought it was local police station.

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Was it with immigration or the local police station?

I thought it was local police station.

PIO card holders need to register with the appropriate FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration Office) if they are planning to stay in India for more than 180 days. This requirement is not applicable for minors. The FRRO will issue a "Residential Permit For PIO" which is typically valid till the expiry of the PIO card holder's passport.

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persons_of_Indian_Origin_Card

http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/index.htm

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