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Most of the foreigners are not eligible for a tourist visa on arrival in India; they have to apply for a visa or an e-visa. However, the citizens of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE can obtain a visa-on-arrival under certain conditions.

Yes, it is important to link your passport to the Indian eVisa before booking your journey. It ensures your smooth travel experience.

Yes, the application process for an eVisa is cheaper than a traditional visa as it cuts off the prices of postage and Embassy visits.

Yes, the online application for the Indian tourist eVisa is much easier than a paper visa. Also, it is way faster than the traditional visas.

No, an eVisa is not stamped on the passport; it is just a digital document is should be linked to your passport and it is saved electronically.

You will be notified by email that your eVisa has been approved. You can also check the status of your application by using the reference number.

Your eVisa will be automatically checked by the airport authorities along with your passport and other travel documents.

Yes, through the DTAA between India and Australia, you can avoid paying tax twice on the same income.

Before moving to India, you need to know how the taxation works in India, understand the capital gains tax on the assets and property, and take a personal consultation with tax experts.

To transfer funds from Australia to India, you can use various ways, like authorised banking networks, SWIFT, with a valid KYC, and in accordance with tax compliance.

After returning to India from Australia, you need to convert your NRE and NRO accounts into a normal Indian resident savings account after getting the resident status.

You don't have to pay tax on your foreign income if you have RNOR status, but if you obtain full residency and ROR status, your foreign income will be taxable in India.

In India, Tax residency is determined based on an individual's status in India, according to the new law, which sets a threshold of 120 days for high earners. Australia taxes global income, but provides tie-breaker and filing cessation rules with the Australian Tax Office (ATO), which help prevent double taxation.

To obtain an acknowledgement number for a PAN card, you must apply for a new PAN application, enter all required details, and submit it along with all supporting documents. After submitting, you will receive an acknowledgement slip at your registered email address or from the PAN service centre by the offline method.

The acknowledgement number is a 15-digit number that you will receive upon submitting your application online or offline. From the NSDL website, you will get a unique 15-digit number, whereas from the UTIITSL website, you will get a 9- digit application coupon number.

To find a PAN acknowledgement number, you must first apply for a new PAN card or make changes to your existing one. Then, fill in all the required details, attach the necessary documents, and submit your application. Then you will get an acknowledgement slip at your registered email address, on which you will see your Acknowledgement number.

You can track your PAN card status without an acknowledgement number through various methods, such as by date of birth, name, SMS, PAN number, or from the UTIITSL application coupon number.

PAN acknowledgement number is used to track the status of your new and existing PAN card application. It shows you the real-time progress of your PAN card application. By entering the 15-digit PAN acknowledgement number, you can track the status of your PAN application.

To obtain your PAN card without an Acknowledgement number, please visit the official TIN-NSDL website. Then choose 'PAN- New /Change Request' from the application type, and choose the name section to access your PAN card status, and enter your first name, last name, and middle name with date of birth, and click on submit. Then, you can see the status of your PAN card without an acknowledgement number.

To apply for a PAN card without documents, you need to go to the official Protean website and select the online PAN Services option, click on the paperless PAN application, then fill out the application form by choosing your application form 49A for the Indian residents, and Form 49AA for the foreign nationals. Then fill out the application, submit all supporting documents online, and after successfully validating e-KYC via Aadhaar verification, you will receive your PAN card within a few days of submission.