Return to India
NRIs Shares Their Evacuation Experience to India (Vande Bharat Mission)
During phase two of the Vande Bharat mission, about 30,000 Indians will be returning to India. 14,800 Indians have already brought o India during the first phase. An NRI has shared her experience being evacuated from UK to India on an Air India flight. Here’s the TLDR summary. May 7: Added to the HCI waitlist (after filing [...]
Can NRIs start booking flights to India during the COVID crisis?
“These are unusual times” have become a cliche now but, nevertheless it is real. Currently, one of the biggest concerns with NRIs is that they are unable to travel back to India, even if it is for good or temporarily. In our groups, we’re seeing more and more people asking about when flights to India would resume and [...]
When can NRIs return to India after the lockdown?
So, many NRIs are stuck abroad and are trying to return to India after the lockdown. India Govt. is providing assistance to those who want to travel back to India. Here are the details we know. According to the Press Information Bureau of India, The government of India will be facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad [...]
Customs Duty on Gold when Returning to India
So, let’s assume you are an NRI who’s been staying abroad for a long time and have accumulated gold jewelry in purchases. How can you bring your gold jewelry to India? Here are the options. According to General Exemption No.162 of Indian Customs Rule, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section [...]
Thinking of Returning to India? Here are 30 Must-Have Apps That’ll Get You Ready!
Getting things done in India needs a crash course, magic, and charm on its own. Especially for folks who return to India after a few years of living abroad, it takes a while to settle in and get adjusted with the “Indian ways”. Here are some apps that you might want to consider installing/using, soon after your [...]
8 Things to Consider Buying As You Return to India
So, if you’re like many in this community, you’re planning how to ship your stuff back to India, which school to place the kids in and on the lookout for your next apartment. There’s one thing we miss amidst all the hassle though. Immediate purchases. I know, it sounds like a trivial, silly thing, but trust [...]
Best Step Down Transformers for Making US Appliances Work in India
So, one of the questions that get asked in the community is how to bring your TVs to India. The next common question is how to make US appliances like TV, gaming consoles work in India. For those of you wondering what’s there to “make it work”, here’s the thing. The household power supply in the US is usually ay [...]
10 Best Apps to Sell Off Your Stuff in USA
Planning to get rid of some old stuff? Your potential trash can be someone else’s treasure. Here are some of the most convenient sales apps that can help you sell used items at a decent price. eBay Selling through eBay gives you access to the company’s huge customer base, but the marketplace fee can be hefty. eBay also has a [...]
Planning to Move to India Soon? Here are 10 Things You Should Do While in USA
Looking for a better job, education or quality of life, thousands of Indians migrate to the USA. But, after they have spent a considerable amount of time here, many feel their homeland calling them back. In case you’re one of these people, here are some things you need to take care of before you book a flight back home. Connect [...]
How to Transfer OCI Card to New Passport
The OCI card helps foreign nationals of Indian origin to stay in India for a prolonged period of time. Some of the benefits that it provides to OCI card holders are multiple entry visa for visits to India, no need to inform authorities about duration of stay, and equal status as that of NRIs in terms of educational, financial [...]