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Best Health Insurance for Returning NRIs in India
So, you’re planning to return to India, or maybe you’ve already moved back, and now you’re looking for health insurance to ensure you and your family are covered. Navigating the health insurance market can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with the current options and policies available in India. Thankfully, there are several insurance…
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Which is the best city to settle back in India (For returning Indians)
India is a vast and diverse country, with something to offer every family. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back lifestyle in the south, or an urban lifestyle in the north, there is a city for you! Here is our top 10 list of cities in India that are perfect for families. Learn about the best…
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Best USA to India Shipping Services when Returning to India
So, you’re an NRI planning to relocate your entire household from the USA to India. Moving a large shipment overseas is no small task—it involves careful coordination with a reliable shipping company, detailed packing, customs navigation, and door-to-door service. To make your move as seamless as possible, you need an international shipping company that specializes…
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Personal Loan for NRIs – Complete Guide (2026)
A member in our WhatsApp community posted this last month: “I’m moving back to India in 6 months. Need about Rs 10-15 lakh for initial setup – deposits, furniture, maybe a car down payment. Should I take a personal loan in the US before I leave? Or wait and take one in India after I…
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How to apply for a visit visa for parents visiting USA
To apply for a nonimmigrant visa for parents to visit the United States, you will need to follow these steps: 1. Determine the type of visa you need. The type of visa you will need depends on the purpose of your trip to the United States. For example, if you are planning to visit the…
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Axis Bank NRE Account – Full Review for NRIs (2026)
A few years ago, an NRI in our WhatsApp community shared something that stuck with me. He’d been keeping his overseas earnings in a regular Indian savings account. For three years. No one told him he needed an NRE account. He’d been paying tax on interest that should have been completely tax-free. Stories like this…
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How To Open an SBI NRE Account – Full Guide
Opening an NRE account with State Bank of India is a simple process. The first step is to visit the nearest SBI branch and fill out the NRE account opening form. This form will require you to provide your personal information such as your name, address, date of birth, etc. You will also need to…
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Best NRE Accounts for NRIs in 2026
One of the first phone calls I got after starting BacktoIndia.com was from an NRI in Texas who had just wired $20,000 to his father’s regular savings account in India. He didn’t know NRE accounts existed. He lost money on exchange rates, paid unnecessary taxes on the interest, and couldn’t repatriate the funds easily later.…
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ICICI Bank NRE Account Review
An NRE (Non-Resident External) Account is a type of bank account which allows non-resident Indians to deposit their overseas earnings into an Indian bank account. The ICICI NRE Account is a savings account designed specifically for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who want to invest their overseas earnings in India. This account offers several features and benefits…
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VFS Global Centers in the USA (Full List)
For every NRI, it is important to know the nearest VFS global center – why? Well, you’ll need them for all kind of visa and passport document updates. VFS Global is a company that specializes in providing visa and passport services to governments across the world. The company was established in 2001, and has since…