If you have renewed your US/Foreign Passport, then you should get the new passport number endorsed in the PIO Card.

1.Following is the requirement:

Statement:A duly filled statement mentioning that you want to get endorsed the new passport number in the PIO card should be enclosed.

Old Passport: Original passport with copy should be enclosed.

New passport: Original passport with copy should be enclosed.

PIO Card: Original with copy should be enclosed.

                                                                                               
2. FEES:

PIO Endorsement: Gratis (no fees) if the PIO was issued by this Consulate; otherwise US$ 10/- fees will be charged
Mailing: US$ 20 /- (if seeking endorsement by mail)

3.Processing Time:

Counter 0900 to 1230 hours: Across the counter

Mail: 15-20 days after receipt of your application.

Note:

Consulate will not be responsible for any kind of loss of documents during transit mail. Make sure that while sending your application by mail send by FEDEX or USPS express mail only so that you have the tracking number and you can trace down your application yourself and thus there are less chances of losing it by the postal agencies. Please write on the top of the envelope “Endorsement in PIO card”.

We follow the Chicago time.
In case the holder cannot spare time to get the endorsement done in the PIO card, due to urgent travel, he/she can carry both, the new and the old passport, along with PIO card for smooth check in/out at immigration points.