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.
Top questions about NRI
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat should NRIs do to comply with tax residency rules for FY 2025-26?
NRIs must document their entry/exit dates to determine 182-day residency under Section 6 and report and pay tax on Indian-sourced income accordingly.
Read: NRI Tax Residency 2025-26: 120-Day Rule and Deemed ResidencyHow does this affect U.S. immigration and tax filings for NRIs?
U.S. tax residents with India activity like property or frequent cash movements may need to report these assets under IRS rules, including FBAR and Form 8938 filings.
Read: Union Budget 2026-27 Sets 30% Tax Rate on Unexplained Income in Cash Credits and InvestmentsDoes India's Budget 2026 affect how NRIs report their income to the IRS?
No, U.S. residents must still report worldwide income and foreign assets regardless of India-side disclosures.
Read: NRIs in U.S. Must Report Global Income Despite India's Budget 2026 SimplificationHow does India's April to March financial year affect NRIs splitting their income between countries in 2025?
India’s April–March financial year requires careful splitting of income when changing countries midyear, a step many taxpayers often miss. This can lead to compliance issues if not managed properly.
Read: Understanding the India–U.S.–Canada Tax Triangle for NRIs (2025)What are the implications of not updating tax residency for Indian citizens moving to Canada or the U.S. in 2025?
People who keep old statuses can be treated as full residents in two places at the same time, leading to dual taxation until they correct their records.
Read: Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update ImplicationsIndia OCI Portal Guide: Register, Log In, and Online Services
India's revamped OCI portal streamlines registration and passport updates for 5 million users, integrating biometric fast-track entry and expanded eligibility.
Enforcement Directorate raids Kolkata in NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a major NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam via Kolkata raids, exposing fake NRI certification…
NRI retirees may open SCSS account after returning to India
To open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account, NRIs must update their residency to 'resident' under FEMA,…
NRI deposit inflows see 23% rise, says Reserve Bank of India
NRI deposit inflows jumped 23.3%, reaching $14.55 billion for April 2024–February 2025, led by nearly doubled FCNR(B) Deposits.…
Remittances from Indians in Singapore and advanced economies on the rise
India’s remittance inflows reached $129.4 billion in 2024, with advanced economies like Singapore and the US now surpassing…
Telangana State Government forms NRI Committee for migrant aid
Telangana’s NRI Advisory Committee, launched in April 2025, targets welfare and safety for over a million migrant workers,…
Indian prospective brides wary of marrying NRI grooms in the U.S.
Interest in U.S.-based NRI grooms has plummeted among Indian prospective brides. Stricter U.S. immigration policies, spousal work bans,…
NRI Women Report 1,617 Cases of Abandonment by Spouses Overseas
Over the past five years, India has received 1,617 complaints from NRI women claiming abandonment by their husbands…
ED Raids in Bengal Uncover Alleged NRI Quota Scams in Medical Admissions
The ED raided six locations in West Bengal, investigating irregularities in NRI quota medical admissions, part of a…
Union Budget 2025 Brings Key Tax and Investment Changes for NRIs
India's Budget 2025 introduces major changes for NRIs, including increased income tax exemptions (up to INR 12 lakh),…