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Yes, you can download your Aadhar card on your phone by using the m-Aadhaar app.
Google Play Store or the App Store (iOS).
Yes, you can apply online for re-issue of passport.
No, the passport number will remain the same after re-issued.
Your old passport is canceled and returned to you
Normal passport takes approx 30 days and Tatkaal takes 7 to 10 working days.
The application fee is ₹1,500 for a 36 page passport, and the application fee for a passport with 60 pages is ₹2,000.
No, the passport number remains unchanged after reissuance.
Yes, an NRI can own a property in India. They can buy both residential and commercial property in India. However, purchasing agricultural land, plantation property, or farmhouses is not allowed.
Yes, an NRI can operate a bank account in India. They can operate NRE (Non-Resident External) and NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) accounts in India.
No, NRIs are not allowed to cast votes in Indian elections. Unless they are present in their constituency physically.
Yes, NRIs are eligible for Aadhaar cards. If an NRI has stayed in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months after the date of application, then they can apply for an Aadhaar card.
The ITR forms for NRIs vary according to their income sources. ITR-2 is for all types of income except business income. ITR-3 is for business income.
No, NRIs cannot hold, open, or operate a resident account in India. According to the FEMA, NRIs must either close or convert their savings or current account to an NRO or NRE account.
Normal processing time for the OCI Application to get clear is a minimum of 4-6 weeks if it takes more it may be because of some technical issues. Everyone is suggested to make their travel plans after they receive OCI only.
Yes! We can check the status after visiting the official website. Just we need to mention our file number, passport number, and captcha properly.
It means your application is under process, generally, it takes 60 days for clearance.
An acknowledgment number is given to an applicant. The applicant gets this when the relevant office receives their application. They can use this number to verify the status of their application. They can either use the online registration number or file acknowledgment number.
The 'Tatkal' passport facility is a fast passport application process. The Ministry of External Affairs introduced this. It allows people to apply for a passport and receive it quickly if they want to travel out of India in urgency. This service is available for both fresh and reissue of passports.
Yes, minors can apply for a passport under the Tatkal scheme in case of any urgency. They will have to pay the applicable tatkal fee for minors as per the service they choose.
