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The rules for the passport photo are: Size should be 2x2 inches The photo should be in color Background should be in plain white or off-white Face should be visible clearly There should be no coverings like hats or scarves Minimal jewelry is acceptable

The dress code for the passport photos is given below: Avoid wearing white or gray clothes, as camouflage attire should be avoided. Opt for dark color clothes.  Uniforms are not allowed to be worn in passport photos. Don't wear any head accessories like hats or scarves. Headphones or earphones should be removed.  Choose the minimal jewelry to wear.

Yes, prior visa rejection will affect the new us visa application. Visa refusals will always be on the visa record. However, prior refusal will not decide your fate. The visa officers will look at every case but will look at the refusal when making a decision.

The common challenges are the language barrier, strong proof of ties to India, long waiting times, final documents, security clearance, etc.

The main purpose of a visa interview is to check whether a person is eligible for a visa or not. A consular officer asks some questions about your qualifications, eligibility, motive, etc. The officer then decides to either approve or deny the application.

The type of visa that is required to study in the US will depend on the type of degree you choose. Like, F-1 visas are for students pursuing academic studies. Similarly, M-1 visas are for students pursuing vocational studies.

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

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.

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.

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.

To know whether your PAN card is linked to your bank account or not, go to the portal of Income Tax e-filing. Using your user ID and password, log in to your account and look for the option to verify your account details.

To link your PAN card to your Aadhaar card online, visit the official site of the Income Tax e-filing portal. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” tab from the given links. After that, mention your Aadhaar and PAN number and click on the “Validate” option. Then, as per your Aadhaar card, mention your name and contact number, and click the option of “Link Aadhaar.” Enter the received OTP on your mobile number and select the “validate” button. Your request to link the PAN card to the Aadhaar card for validation will be sent to the UIDAI.

To check your PAN card, first, visit the Income Tax Department e-filing website. Then go to the “Profile Settings” option and choose “My Account.” Your PAN Card details will appear on your screen.

To check your PAN card status online, go to the official website of TIN NSDL. From the drop-down menu, select your PAN application type. After that, select “acknowledgment number” and mention it along with the given captcha code. Next, click on the “submit” option and the current status of your PAN application will be shown on the screen.

To change your mobile number in your PAN card, go to the IT Department website, log in to your account using your user ID and password. After that, select the “Profile Settings” option. Then go to the contact information section and click on the edit option. Mention your new phone number, an OTP will be sent to it and your mail ID. Enter the OTP and confirm it. In this way, your new number will be updated on your card.

To apply PAN card online in Saudi Arabia, visit the NSDL portal, fill out the PAN application form as per your application type. After that, submit the form along with the requested documents on the portal and pay the fees. Within the given processing time, you will receive your PAN card.

Indian passport holders can visit a total of 57 visa-free countries with an Indian passport. for example, Iran, Nepal, Qatar, and Thailand.

Currently Indian Passport ranks at the 79th position in the world's Passport Index. India ranks according to the Henley Passport Index.