How NRIs can open NPS account online
Just like regular residents, Non Resident Indians (NRIs) can also open a National Pension System (NPS) account. It provides tax breaks of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Sec 80C…
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Guide: How NRIs can register to vote in India election
The Election Commission of India has opened registration for Non-Resident Indians to apply for voting rights. Indian citizens of 18 years and above, living overseas, who have not acquired any…
5 Income Tax Rules NRIs Must Know Before Making Investments in India
Changing economic scenarios and a shortage of jobs in the country have made many Indians migrate to other affluent countries in search of better economic scenarios and job opportunities. According…
ECNR Registration for NRIs: 12 Questions Answered
UPDATE (28 Nov 2018): The decision to make ECNR registration mandatory for Indians flying to these countries on employment visa has been postponed until further notice. The article below had…
Applications for Indian Passport through online only: Indian Embassy
All applications for a new Indian passport in Qatar will have to be filled online starting from September 15, the Indian Embassy in Qatar has said. Informing this, the embassy…
Why and how you should convert Savings Account to NRO Account
When a person becomes a Non Resident Indian (NRI), he is required to either close his existing savings account, or convert it to a Non Resident (Ordinary) or NRO account.…
Returning to India? Here’s how to manage your bank account
The changing global scenario has seen many Indians returning to the country. This amounts to change of status from Non-Resident Indian (NRI) to Resident Indian as far as money matters…
Becoming a US citizen – who can do it, and how?
Immigrant advocates say they’ve seen a huge spike in calls and questions about how people can become U.S. citizens since President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and travel. Many of…
Complete Guide to National Pension System (NPS) for NRIs
National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary, defined contribution retirement savings scheme. The NPS has been designed to enable systematic savings during the subscriber’s working life. It is an attempt…
Indian Passport rules liberalized, Here are the 10 major changes
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced new Passport Rules that are more relaxed and in sync with the modern times. Now PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving license would…