NRI
Tax obligations, property ownership rules, OCI card benefits, and financial planning guidance for Non-Resident Indians. Covers FEMA regulations, NRE/NRO accounts, and India-specific tax treaty provisions.
SEBI Proposes Digital Re-KYC for NRIs, Relaxing Geo-Tagging Rules
SEBI proposes permitting NRIs to complete re-KYC from overseas if intermediaries capture GPS coordinates and match the country on address proof, with anti-spoofing controls. Public comments close November 13, 2025.
Saudi Kafala Ends; Over 2.6 Million Indians to Benefit
In June 2025 Saudi Arabia ended Kafala, replacing sponsorship with contract-based rights for 13 million migrants. The reforms…
NEET UG 2025 Round 3: 363 NRI conversions; seat matrix revised
MCC approved 363 NRI conversions for NEET UG 2025 Round 3 and revised the seat matrix (+9,200, −456),…
Returnee NRIs Face Rigged Systems as U.S. Merit Wins Abroad
A senior NRI returned after 15+ years, kept his global role, but encountered opaque local systems that felt…
Expat Returns After 15 Years, Unfair Competition Killing Ambition
A 15-year US returnee warned of "unfair competition" in India, echoing others who face stalled hiring, slow services,…
Child OCI Status After Parental Renunciation: Eligibility and Impacts
Renouncing Indian citizenship does not by itself revoke a child’s OCI. However, if a parent who is an…
OCI for a Minor in the UK: Key Document and Custody Requirements
UK families should submit a complete online OCI application for minors with both parents’ passports, the child’s full…
NRIs with Indian Passports: Indian Address for Police Verification?
NRIs must list a verifiable Indian address tied to a police station for passport renewals, reissues, and PCCs…
Surrender Your Indian Passport After U.S. Citizenship: Practical Guide
After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and…
Converting a Child’s Visitor Visa to X1 in India via FRRO
Parents can convert a child’s Tourist visa to X1 inside India via the e‑FRRO portal by submitting passport,…