My kid is in India with expired PIO, what to do now?

[v_kalees]

Hello Sir/Madam,
My daughter (born in 2002) entered into India from USA in 2003 with PIO card. Since then she is in India with their parents. Having updated US passport up to date. I just noticed that the PIO card expiry date was Feb-2018, that was my fault I didn't notice. Now what is next, Shall I go and apply OCI card? If so, how the gap from Feb-2018 till today will be treated? Or is there any other workaround? Appreciated your valuable suggestions.

[Liberty48]

It is ok

Hello Sir/Madam,
My daughter (born in 2002) entered into India from USA in 2003 with PIO card. Since then she is in India with their parents. Having updated US passport up to date. I just noticed that the PIO card expiry date was Feb-2018, that was my fault I didn't notice. Now what is next, Shall I go and apply OCI card? If so, how the gap from Feb-2018 till today will be treated? Or is there any other workaround? Appreciated your valuable suggestions.

There is a communication from MEA that PIOs don't expire, even if they have an expiry date. Google it and you will find it. So, you are ok.

The problem is your child cannot use it for travelling. May be she can come back to US, but not go to India. Just apply for OCI card at the nearest regional FRRO office in India. It is cheaper and no CKGS fees.