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No, NRIs are not allowed to purchase agricultural land in India.
Yes, a British citizen can inherit property in India.
There are no new rules for Overseas Citizens of India.
Vote, Hold constitutional posts, Hold government employment, Undertake certain activities, Acquire agricultural or plantation properties, and Visit protected areas. These are the things that an OCI holder does not do in India.
No, an Overseas Citizen of India cardholder cannot buy property in India without a PAN card.
Yes, an OCI cardholder can inherit property in India.
Yes, an Overseas Citizen of India can inherit property in India.
Yes, US citizens with an OCI can stay in India.
Yes, Overseas Citizens of India can open Non-Resident Indian accounts in India.
The OCI cardholder can stay in India for a lifetime with multiple entries.
Yes, a US citizen can permanently live in India by obtaining permanent residency.
Yes, OCI cardholders have to pay income tax in India on the income generated in the country.
The new NRI rule in India has reduced the tenure from 182 days to 120 days for all NRIs whose annual income is more than Rs 15 Lakhs.
Yes, you can work in India if you have an Overseas Citizenship of India card.
An entry visa is issued by the Indian government for various reasons to Indian origin and foreign citizens with a specific connection to the country, such as family ties or having property in India, or when the visiting purpose does not fit with other categories of visa. Through this visa, the tourist can stay for a longer duration and may need registration at the FRO or FRRO office.
An X visa India is also called an entry visa, is issued by the Indian government to people who are persons of Indian origin (PIO) or children or spouses of Indian citizens or PIO or foreign citizens who own property in India. These visa allows the visa holders to enter the country multiple times and are valid up to five years.
An entry X visa is valid for a maximum of five years. However, at a time, you can stay up to 180 days in India with your X visa. In case you stay more than 180 days in the country in a single visit, you need to register yourself at the FRO or FRRO office.
To apply for an X1 visa, visit the Indian Visa online portal and fill out the application form with the requested information. Then, using the dropdown menu, choose the 'entry visa' and submit the form. Book your appointment at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) for the physical submission of the application and supporting documents. On your appointment day, visit the centre on time, submit the documents, and pay the visa fee. Within the given processing time, you will get your X1 visa.
Yes, you can extend your entry visa in India before the expiry of your current visa. The visa extension process includes the submission of a visa application along with supporting documents, including your extended reason of stay and proof of having sufficient funds to manage your expenses in the country.
A tourist visa in India is issued for tourism to anyone visiting the country for tourism-related purposes, such as sightseeing, visiting family or friends, or attending any event or function. You cannot convert or extend the tourist visa. In contrast to this, an entry visa is issued to people of Indian origin (PIO) or foreign nationals who have ties in India. These visas are convertible and extendable.
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