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Citizen
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Detailed explanation-1: -(1) As on date, all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders with valid PIO cards as on 9.1. 2015 are deemed to be Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders in terms of the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 9.1.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mandatory documents for an OCI Application: Copy of Naturalisation Certificate, if applicable. Applicants, who have obtained Foreign Nationality by Naturalisation, are required to submit Naturalisation Certificate (Original) along with the copy.
Detailed explanation-3: -A: Yes, the date for submission of applications for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of PIO card online has been extended till 31st December 2021. Q: Is a Renunciation Certificate compulsory before I apply for an OCI Card?
Detailed explanation-4: -OCI is Overseas Citizenship of India. It is an immigration status authorising a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in India for an indefinite period. The OCI card was launched by the Government of India to meet the demands of the Indians residing overseas who insisted on dual citizenship.