Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

The white, light gray, or light blue color shirt you can wear for the passport photo.

There are various reasons behind the disqualification of a passport photo. Including size, lighting, background, quality, facial expression, attire, accessories, editing, and red eye.

Because it can make it difficult to identify you

White, off-white, or patterns

Yes, you can wear your hair up in a passport photo

Yes, you can wear earrings in my passport photo but it is not recommended to wear large or noticeable earrings in your passport photo.

Yes, the applicant has to submit both an original and digital photograph for the OCI.

Yes, an OCI cardholder can get an Aadhar card if they meet certain requirements. Like staying in India for more than 182 days in 12 months before applying and having an Indian address.

The processing time for an OCI may vary depending on the type of application and some factors. Typically, it takes 8 to 10 weeks.

Yes, you need an employment letter to apply for Overseas Citizenship Of India. Unless you are unemployed or are a minor under the age of 18.

To repatriate money from an NRO account you need to submit the following documents- a request letter to your bank Form 15CB, 15CA, and A2, an ID card that can be your valid visa or passport, and document proof showing the payment of applicable taxes.

The general criteria of repatriation include verifying an applicant is eligible to go back to their home country. For this, it often needs documents like citizenship proof or a passport. In addition, in some cases it does require a legitimate reason for leaving the nation, certifying the return is safe and voluntary. Also, it complies with any vital legal process in both the home and host country.

As per banking repatriation means the process of fund transferring from an Indian bank account to a foreign bank account, the conversion of funds to a foreign currency.

Generally the repatriation cost ranges between a few thousand dollars to several thousand euros. The price can vary significantly depending on factors like transport method, distance traveled, and involvement of a person or a body. Also with the repatriation cost, flights are often comparable to the daily fare of a commercial round-trip.

Repatriation of foreign exchange is the process of funds transfer from an Indian bank account to a foreign account by converting the Indian rupees to foreign currency. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) governed this process.

The NRIs can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from their NRO accounts in India.

The 6-month rule of green card states that an individual did not stay outside the US for more than six months. If he/she stays longer than 6 months it will consider as a sign that they no longer want to stay in the country permanently.

Yes, if you have a green card you are eligible to pay the tax in the US. It is because an immigrant who has a green card is treated as a permanent resident and considered a tax resident in the country.

While the US green card allows you to travel in Europe however depending on your nationality you need to apply for a Schengen visa. This is because a green card alone does not offer permission to travel visa-free to most countries in Europe.

There is no limit fix to the number of times a person can renew his/her green card. However, every time you renew the green card you need to pay a filing fee.