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Yes, you can open an SBI NRI account online and enjoy the facilities like SBI Netbanking.

Yes, there is an app for the USA named YONO US NEWYORK, you can download it from Google Play for Android and App Store for iOS.

The Customer care number for the Bank of Baroda NRI account is: For India: 1800 258 44 55 or 1800 102 4455 and For Outside India: +91 7949044100

The minimum balance required to open a Bank of Baroda account is different for savings and current accounts. For a savings account For the NRO and NRE savings account, the minimum amount required is INR 1000. For the current account For the NRO and NRE current account, the minimum amount required is INR 10,000 for metro, INR 5,000 for Urban, and INR 2,000 for Rural/Semi-urban​​​​​.

You can open different types of accounts in Bank of Baroda as an NRI. These accounts are NRE accounts, NRO accounts, and FCNR accounts. For these types of accounts, you can open savings, current, and deposit accounts.

Bank of Baroda provides the interest rates on its savings accounts and deposits of funds. Here are the interest rates for the NRI accounts below Rs 2 crores:  For Bank of Baroda NRE accounts: 2.75% p.a. on the entire balance For Bank of Baroda NRO accounts: 2.75% p.a. over the whole balance

To cancel your OCI application in Singapore, use the OCI miscellaneous services available on the official site of the Ministry of Home Affairs. There, select the "Declaration of Renunciation" service, fill out the online form, and submit the requested documents. After that, take a printout of the generated Renunciation of OCI Registration form, duly sign it, and submit it to the High Commission of the outsourced service provider (OSP) of India.

To take a printout of the OCI application form, you need to visit the official site of the OCI services in Singapore, apply online for the card, and fill out the application form with correct information. After this, submit the form online and take a printout of it.

To check the OCI application status in Singapore, all you need to do is visit the official site of OCI services and then click on the "status enquiry" option. Fill out the requested information and CAPTCHA, then click on ok. The current status of your OCI application will appear on your screen.

According to the Indian High Commission, generally, you get your OCI card in Singapore in 6-8 weeks in normal circumstances. However, this timeframe may vary depending on your OCI application type, increased volume of OCI applications, the country/city where your last passport was issued, and individual circumstances.

Generally, two passport-size color photographs are required for an OCI application in Singapore. In the picture, the full face of the applicant should be visible with eyes open and a front view. Additionally, a photo should present a full head from hair to chin.

Generally, in Singapore, the OCI application takes 6 to 8 weeks to process. However, this timeframe may vary depending on the circumstances of the applicant, an increased number of OCI applications, a requirement for additional documents, and the country/city where your last passport was issued.

For a New OCI Card, you need to pay £194.00 and for a PIO to OCI the price will be £66.

You have to carry both, the original and a copy of the documents. A copy of the documents will be submitted to VFS Global whereas your original document will be given back to you after the verification.

Do not worry, you can submit a duplicate of that document. But remember to file a police complaint for loss of that document and you will have to attend a personal interview for this process.

Yes, you can apply on behalf of any of your family members, you need to add a document showing your relationship with that member.

If your OCI card application gets approved, then it will take around 8-10 weeks. This time includes the card processing, printing, and dispatch as well.

The cost for a new OCI application is £ 194.00, and for converting PIO to OCI the fee is £ 66.00. For OCI renewal, £21.00, and for OCI renewal in case of lost OCI the fee is £73.00. An additional charge of £7.44 as a VFS charge and £1.44 as an SMS charge is also required.

Yes, the photograph must be in color and the size of 2*2 inch (51mm*51mm). It must be clear and must have a full face front view and eyes open view. The center head must be within the frame and the background must be plain and white. These are some things to consider when uploading a photograph in an OCI application.

The common mistakes that may lead to rejection are as follows: Not uploading photo/signature as per the specifications. Uploading the documents under the wrong category. Providing the wrong passport number/date of issue. Not mentioning the full name of parents or spouse, etc.