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PIO – How to apply

For children who cannot sign, a thumb impression may be put in place of signatures in the application form. (Left hand thumb impression of male child and right hand thumb impression of female child). 

Requirements for PIO card application are:

  • Existing (valid) passport in original, along with a photocopy;

  • Expired Indian passport/travel document(s) of the applicant or either of his/her parents or grandparents or great grandparents in original, along with photocopies;

  • All other relevant documents and their photocopies that may be helpful in establishing Indian origin which may include, inter alia, revenue records, domicile certificate/school or college leaving certificates, US naturalization certificate, Indian Birth certificate of the applicant and of the parents or grand parents of the applicant etc., Nationality certificates of the applicant and of the parents or grand parents;

  • In case application is for a child, Indian passports of parents (along with photocopies) and original birth certificate of the child (along with photocopies) may be submitted.

  • Those applying as spouse of persons of Indian origin should submit original Indian passport or PIO card (whichever is applicable) of the spouse and original marriage certificate; (To be eligible the marriage must have taken place more than a year before the date of application)

  • Four recent passport size photographs of the applicant showing frontal view of full face;

  • Fee of Euro 312 (Fee of Euro 156/- for minors below the age of 18). This can be paid in cash at Embassy of India, Brussels. 

  • In case application is for a PIO card in lieu of a lost PIO card, a fee of Euro 312/- would apply. Besides, the applicant would also be required to submit a Police Report for the loss of PIO card.

  • Please fill the application form completely, in particular, column 13 & 14. Mention the details of parents, grandparents, spouse etc., to the extent possible bringing out their Indian or foreign origin as applicable.

  • Submit proof of residence for more than a year in the area of this Embassy’s jurisdiction in case the application is from a non-Belgian passport holder.

  • Above requirements are indicative and attempt has been made to cover majority of cases. However, the Consular Officer may ask for additional documents after examining the application in person and the same would have to be provided.

To endorse new passport Number on PIO card
To endorse new passport number, both passports and PIO card in original are required.  There is no form if applied at the counter.  

 

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