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There are three main types of non-resident Indian (NRI): non-resident external (NRE), non-resident ordinary (NRO), and foreign currency non-resident (FCNR).

A "resident" is one who fulfills the specific conditions for being considered a resident in India for tax purposes, and a "non-resident Indian" does not meet any conditions.

182 days during the financial year.

If the taxable income in India exceeds ₹15 lakhs, the provisions concerning stays exceeding 120 days will apply.

Indian citizens who stay in India for less than eighty-two days in the course of the preceding financial year.

Yes, non-resident Indians (NRIs) can apply for an Aadhaar card if they have a valid Indian passport.

The new entry rule for Thailand is the launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) that replaces the traditional paperwork application. From May 2025 onwards, foreign travelers, whether they are from visa-free countries or another, need to have a TDAC card to enter Thailand no matter for what purpose and from which travel mode they are coming from.

To fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card, visit the official site of TDAC, click on new application, provide the requested details such as your name, passport number, accommodation details, traveling purpose, and entry port. After that, upload a clear picture of the bio page of your passport, cross-check all the information, and submit the form.

There is no fee for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). You can apply for the card for free using the official immigration website of the country or a mobile app. The online system of the Digital Arrival Card is the same as the entry process for countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

To enter Thailand if you are from a visa-free country like India, you are required to have your valid passport and Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and if you are from countries that require a visa to enter Thailand then along with these documents.

Yes, from May 2025, an arrival card has become mandatory for all foreign travelers who are visiting Thailand, regardless of your travel mode (air, land, or sea) and your traveling purpose, whether it is for business, tourism, or long-term stay in the country.

To enter Thailand, foreign travelers need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before their arrival. The card is a replacement for the old TMK paper form. It is mandatory for all non-Thai citizens to have this card before they visit the country.

MDAC confirmation, your passport, return tickets, or any other relevant document like your accommodation details and other personal details.

The auto gate system of Malaysia allows travelers who are eligible to clear immigration using automated electronic gates. It lets travelers bypass the long immigration lines, reducing wait times. A Malaysia Digital Arrival Card confirmation is needed before using auto gates.

No, you have to submit it at least three days prior to your landing date in Malaysia.

The MDAC is free of cost!

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is an online immigration form that is submitted by foreign travelers before entering Malaysia to make their immigration process faster and easier.

Permanent residents, travelers transiting from the airport without entering the city, and citizens of the country are generally exempt from the process.

In general, passport surrender takes more time than passport renewal, which is primarily done for acquiring citizenship of another country and renouncing of Indian citizenship.

In the UK, surrendering an Indian passport generally takes 4 to 5 weeks after the submission of the application at the VFS centre. In case you are also renouncing your Indian citizenship, the surrendering Indian passport may take longer, i.e., 3 to 6 months for the State Department of Washington, D.C. to adjudicate and consider your passport application.