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PIO timings

  • Applications for PIO cards are accepted at the Embassy counter between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. only on all working days.

  • PIO cards, irrespective of date or time of submission, are delivered only between 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on working days.

  • Ordinarily, it takes about 10-15 working days to issue a PIO card, but this schedule does not apply to cases where approval is required from authorities in India.

  • Applicants are advised to find out at the time of application the exact date on which PIO card would be ready.

  • There is no emergency service on PIO cards.