Common Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a PAN card online, you can visit the NSDL e-GOV or the UTIITSL, and fill online application form (49AA) for foreign nationals with all the correct documents, pay the fees, and get your documents verified through the e-KYC process. After submission of your application, you will get an acknowledgment number by which you can track the status of your application.

Here is a list of documents for the Indian passport renewal in Canada: you need to submit your original passport first and last page, online application form, signature, 2 recent photos, proof of Canadian address, proof of status in Canada, such as a PR card, a Work permit, study permit, and Annexure 'E' declaration form.

Renewing an Indian passport in Canada is a simple process. Here are the steps that will help you renew your Indian passport in Canada:  first, you need to visit the Passport Seva website, and fill online application form by entering all your details and selecting the reason for the Indian passport renewal application. After your application submission, you need to schedule a BLS appointment and go to the nearest application center with a complete application form and supporting documents, and in a few days, you will get your renewed Indian passport.

The documents which is essential to apply for an Indian police clearance certificate in Canada are: Police clearance application form, 2 recent passport-sized photos, first and last pages of the Indian passport, proof of address,  work permit, and study permit.

To apply for an Indian PCC from Canada, you need to follow the given steps: First, you need to visit to Indian passport seva portal and register yourself to get a Username and password, then you need to log in with the username and password, and click on the option ' Apply for Police Clearance Certificate' and fill a application with all the details and submit it online. After submission, you need to print out the application and go to the application processing center and submit your completed application with all the supporting documents to your consulate, embassy, or center.

If you are a foreign citizen or a person of Indian origin (PIO), and have obtained your Canadian citizenship, then you need to surrender Indian passport Canada immediately to the nearest Indian post/ Mission and get your Canadian citizenship.

Here are the simple steps to surrendering Indian passport in Canada. First, you need to go to the official Passport Seva website and register to apply for Passport services. Log in with the username and password, and click on 'Apply for surrender of Indian passport'. Fill out all the details in that application form with all the documents and submit it. Then, visit the nearby consulate or embassy with a complete Surrender application form, supporting documents, and submit your application.

To apply for PIO to OCI conversion, you need to follow these steps. First, you need to fill out your application form, upload all the essential and attested documents for your conversion application, and submit your application to the or For the offline application submission, get a print of your application form, attach all the documents, and submit it to the offline BLS center.

To check your OCI application status Canada, you need to visit the official website of the OCI services and select the 'Status Enquiry' section, and after filling in the application number and your passport number, you can see the real-time status of your Canada OCI application.

The normal time for an OCI Canada application is around 6-8 weeks to process your OCI card. The processing time also depends on the information and documents that you have uploaded. If all your documents are correct, then you can receive your OCI application quickly.

Application for OCI in Canada can be applied for by foreign nationals who were citizens of India on and after 26 January, 1950, Indian descendants, or belong to the Indian territory that became part after 15 August, 1947, and spouses of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders.

Transferring funds to your NRO account is a straightforward process. You can transfer funds through online banking, the bank app, or by entering the IFSC code and the amount you need to transfer directly into the bank.

Yes, NRIs can open multiple NRO accounts in India with different banks. There is no limitation on opening an NRO account for NRIs.

Yes, you can deposit cash into your NRO account from a legitimate source, such as rent, salary, or any other legal business in India. Foreign currency exchange is not allowed in NRO accounts.

Yes, an NRI can invest in mutual funds in India with an NRO account. An NRI person can invest in various mutual fund schemes through the online NRE account services.

Yes, you can transfer money from the NRO to the NRE account through the online Banking services. However, there are some conditions to be aware of: you can only transfer a limit of USD 1 million per fiscal year.

Yes, you can convert a savings account to an NRO account online from the bank's official website to its mobile app. To proceed, you must fill out an online application form, upload all necessary documents, and complete the KYC process.

Yes, OCI cardholders can open an NRO account and utilize its benefits.

To apply for an NRO account, you must collect all the necessary documents for KYC. Your documents will be sent for verification to your NRO account opening agency. After verification, the Visament agent will register a file to open an NRO account in your preferred bank, such as an HDFC NRO account, an ICICI NRO account, an SBI NRO account, and many more. Your account will be activated within 5-10 days.

To avoid Tax deductions, you can claim a tax deduction on your interest, which is up to 10,000 INR, from your NRO Savings account online, as per section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act.