Return to India
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 [...]
Can US Citizens/NRIs get Aadhaar Card?
Can a US citizen apply for an Aadhaar card? Yes, they can, if they are residing in India. The Adhaar Card (UIDAI card) gives every Indian a 12-digit Unique Identification Number in India, just like the Social Security Number in the US. The government of India has made a provision for the of issue this card for NRIs and even [...]
After How Long Will You Lose NRI Status on Returning to India?
According to a 2018 report by the Ministry of External Affairs, the number of overseas Indians in the US has reached 44,60,000, of which 12,80,000 are NRIs. On the other hand, recent years have seen a large number of NRIs returning to India. The main reasons for this are said to be the protectionist policies, job redundancies and [...]
What is OCI Match Up Process?
Overseas Citizenship of India or OCI is a type of immigration status that allows a foreign citizen of Indian origin to work and live in India indefinitely. This was introduced to meet the demands for dual citizenship, made by the individuals of Indian origin living abroad. The OCI match up process involves the sending of [...]