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✈️ NRI Corner — Complete India Guide for Non-Resident Indians
OCI card, property rights, money transfers, taxes, and documents — everything Indians abroad need to know.
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OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India)
Lifetime visa to India, right to live and work in India. Who qualifies, documents needed, how to apply online.
→ Eligible: Anyone who was Indian citizen OR whose parent/grandparent was Indian citizen
→ Cost: $275 (adults), $25 (minors)
→ Processing time: 4–8 weeks
→ Apply at: passport.gov.in/oci
→ Lifetime multiple-entry visa included
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NRI Property Rights in India
Can NRIs buy property in India? What types, how to sell, FEMA rules, and tax implications.
→ NRIs CAN buy residential and commercial property in India
→ Cannot buy agricultural land, plantation, or farmhouse
→ Power of Attorney can be given to trusted person in India
→ Rental income is taxable in India (30% TDS for NRIs)
→ Capital gains tax applies on sale — can be repatriated
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Send Money to India (Best Rates)
Compare remittance services — Wise, Western Union, Remitly, bank wire — to get the best exchange rate.
→ Wise (TransferWise): Usually best rate, low fee (~0.5–1%)
→ Remitly: Good for USD→INR, promotional rates available
→ Western Union: Fastest but higher fees (2–3%)
→ Bank Wire Transfer: Slowest (3–5 days), highest fees
→ FCNR accounts: Useful for large amounts, tax benefits
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Indian Documents from Abroad
How to get PAN card, Aadhaar, voter ID, police clearance and other Indian documents while living abroad.
→ PAN Card: Apply at tin-nsdl.com, submit through Indian embassy
→ Aadhaar: Visit Indian embassy on return trip (now possible at ports of entry)
→ Police Clearance: Apply through Indian embassy/VFS Global
→ Voter ID: Overseas voters can register under Form 6A
→ Passport renewal: Book appointment at nearest Indian consulate
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NRI Taxation in India
What income is taxable in India for NRIs? DTAA benefits, TDS rules, NRE/NRO accounts explained.
→ Income earned IN India (rent, business) is taxable in India
→ NRE account interest: Tax FREE in India
→ NRO account interest: Taxable at 30% + TDS
→ DTAA treaties reduce double taxation with 90+ countries
→ File ITR if India income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh/year
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NRI Children Education in India
Admissions for NRI quota seats in IITs, NITs, MBBS, and management colleges. Process and eligibility.
→ NRI quota: Up to 15% seats in IITs, NITs, top private colleges
→ Higher fees than resident Indians (sometimes 3–10x)
→ JEE/NEET required for technical/medical seats even under NRI quota
→ Apply through centralized portals: JoSAA, MCC, state counseling
→ Some universities accept SAT/ACT scores for NRI children