Person of Indian Origin status defines eligible foreign nationals by lineage, prior citizenship, spouse status, and residency outside India. A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is a resident abroad who is a national of a country other than Bangladesh or Pakistan (or other specified states) and who: formerly held Indian citizenship; belonged to territory later part of India; is a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of such a person; or is the spouse of foreign origin of such persons. An Overseas Citizen of India cardholder is included as a PIO provided they are resident outside India.