Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.6 Citizenship

2.6.3 NRI, PIO and OCI

An NRI is an Indian citizen living abroad; a PIO card was for foreign nationals of Indian origin until 2015; an OCI cardholder is a foreign national of Indian origin with a lifelong visa and many economic rights, but without political rights. None of these is dual citizenship.

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Key terms

  • NRI
  • PIO
  • OCI
  • Overseas Citizen of India
  • overseas elector
  • section 20A
  • L.M. Singhvi Committee
  • Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
  • dual citizenship
  • Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025

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