2. Definition- In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) "Indian Mission" means the Embassy of India/High Commision of India/ Indian Consulate in a foreign country.
(b) "Person of Indian origin" means a foreign citizen (not being a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries as may be specified by the Central Government from time to time) if,
(i) he/she at any time held an Indian passport; or
(ii) he/she or either of his/her parents or grand parents or great grand parents was born in and permanently resident in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 and other territories that became part of India thereafter provided neither was at any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries (as referred to in 2(b) above); or
(iii) he/she is a spouse of a citizen of India or a person of Indian origin covered under (i) or (ii) above.
(c) "PIO Card" means a card issued under this Scheme.

3. Form of application for issue/renewal of a PIO Card:-
An application for issue/ renewal of a PIO Card shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by documentary evidence to show that the applicant is a person of Indian origin as defined.

4. Authority to which application is to be made:-
(i) An application for issue of a PIO Card shall be made to an Indian Mission in the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident.
(ii) Applicants already in India on Long Term Visa (more than one year) shall make the application for issue of a PIO Card to the following authorities:-
(A) Those residing in :-