Contributions that are made by citizens of India that lives in another country (Non-Resident Indians) through normal banking channels shall not be treated as foreign contributions. However, it is advised to get the passport details of such NRIs while accepting foreign contributions from them. However, donations that are made by Indians who have acquired foreign citizenship shall be treated as foreign contributions. This also applies to the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have acquired foreign citizenship.