Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

No, you cannot speed up your OCI application processing time in the UK. The standard OCI application process time is typically 5-6 weeks from the application submission date. While delays may happen in the application but there is no way you can fast-track the standard OCI processing time.

The OCI renewal in the UK generally takes 5-6 weeks to process after the submission of the application. However, the given OCI card processing time may vary depending on the circumstances of the individual, the requirement of additional documents, especially for spouses of foreign countries.

Yes, the OCI application of minors takes more time to process than that of adults because of the requirement for additional information. Generally, the OCI application of minors takes 30 days if there are no issues. However, it may take 120 days to process if any adverse detail is found.

The OCI application based on the adverse information and the foreign spouse takes longer to process in the UK, compared to standard OCI applications. The processing time of a standard OCI application is typically 5-6 weeks. However, these applications may face delays due to the requirement for additional investigations and checks.

Yes, you can travel to India while your OCI application is in process, but for this, you need to apply for an appropriate Indian visa. In case you already have an OCI card and are waiting for its update, you can use it and your passport to visit India.

For the foreign travellers, e-visas are allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year.

Yes, you can travel with your eVisa only, as it serves as an official electronic travel authorization. Make sure that you carry a printout of your eVisa along with your valid passport.

The VOA requirements can vary for different countries. The general needs are a valid passport, passport-sized photos, proof of sufficient funds, proof of visit purpose, or a return or onward ticket.

A few of the disadvantages of E-visa are: Technical difficulties, Increased risk of fraud, lack of flexibility, language barriers, and lack of personal interaction.

Yes, you may need to file the tax returns in both countries. However, with the help of DTAA, you can claim the tax credit and avoid your income from being taxed twice. The income tax obligation depends on the tax residency status during the financial years in both countries.

Your resident status is determined by the number of days you have spent in India. If you stay in India for more than 182 days in a financial year, then you will be considered a resident.

You need to convert your NRE account within 90 days after returning to India, and update the NRO accounts accordingly.

Yes, if you become a resident in India, then you will need to update your PAN card and Aadhar card details.

Malaysian properties are taxed in both countries, but with the help of the DTAA, you can claim the tax credits.

The foreign income is usually tax-free during the RNOR period, but if you become an Indian resident, you need to pay taxes on the income you have earned.

When you return to India, you need to convert your NRE account into a residential savings account or an RFC account in a few weeks.

An NRI does not have to pay any tax on income earned outside India. However, an NRI who is converted to an Indian gets RNOR status, which is later converted to ROR status, and an Indian resident has to pay tax on global income under Indian income tax laws.

To file an income tax return for investments in US stocks from India, you need to file ITR-2 and ITR-3 and list all foreign assets in Schedule FA.

There is no fixed limit on sending money to India tax-free for NRIs. They can transfer any amount of money to India. However, gifts to non-relatives of amounts over 50,000 INR are taxable.

To avoid double taxation in India and the USA, you need a well-planned structure, such as a flow-through or pass-through entity. I this, the profits bypass the corporate taxation and directly foes to the owners.