Common Frequently Asked Questions

Top Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Most Common Questions We Receive

Yes, if your marriage certificate was issued by any foreign country that is a member of the Hague Convention, then you need a marriage certificate apostille required during your OCI application. However, if the marriage certificate was issued in India, then there is no need to get it apostilled.

Yes, you need an apostille stamp on your marriage certificate if you are planning to use it in a foreign nation that is part of the Hague Convention. An apostille stamp authenticates the origin of your certificate so that you can use it in another country.

Well, if you are planning to travel overseas for any reason, and like India, that country is part of the Hague Convention, then yes, you need an apostille stamp on your birth certificate.

Yes, if your birth certificate is issued in a foreign country, then during the OCI application, you need a birth certificate apostille. However, if you have an Indian birth certificate there there is no requirement to get an apostille certificate for your OCI application.

The Indian X visa fee is USD 100 for up to 6 months (single or multiple entries), and USD 140 for up to 1 year (multiple entries). The processing time is about 7 to 10 business days.

The X visa for India duration depends on the visa type you select.

To obtain a medical e-visa India, apply online through Visament, upload the required documents (including a hospital invitation letter), and submit your application. The Indian e-visa approval will be sent via email.

The India medical visa fee is $143, and the processing time ranges from 7 to 15 business days.

To obtain a medical visa for India, you must apply online through Visament, a trusted partner for Indian visa services. Submit the required documents, including a hospital invitation letter, and wait for visa approval.

Yes, a foreign citizen can easily apply for an India e-transit visa online.

The India transit visa validity is 15 days from the date of issue.

The journalist visa for India costs $87.70, and the processing time takes 10 to 15 business days.

The Indian e-conference visa is valid for up to 30 days from the date of issue.

The India conference visa fee is $137.90, and the processing time takes around 5 to 7 business days.

The business visa for India cost is approximately $222.42.

The Indian business visa processing time is typically 10 to 15 business days.

The processing time for an Indian tourist visa usually ranges between 3 to 7 business days when you apply online.

The cost of an Indian e-tourist visa (ETA) depends on the type of visa you apply for. The current India tourist e-visa fee for single entry is $26.00.

Yes, NRIs and OCI cardholders can apply for a PAN card, which is an important document that helps them manage their financial and tax-related transactions. They can apply for a PAN card according to the Income Tax Act, 1961 if: generating taxable income in India, doing real estate transactions, for banking operations, and for investments.

To apply for a PAN card in UAE, you need to visit the official website of NSDL or the UTIITSL website, choose the application type, category, and mention the details of your application, and click on submit. Then you will receive a token number by which you can continue your PAN card application. Fill the application Form 49AA for the foreign nationals and upload all the essential documents for the application. Pay the fees, and take the application printout, to remember the acknowledgment, and you will get your PAN card in a few days.

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