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Yes, a U.S. passport card is a valid government-issued ID for limited travel and ID purposes.
Yes, you can easily apply online through the Passport Seva Portal.
A regular passport takes 30–45 days, while Tatkaal is delivered within 3 days.
Tatkaal passports offer fast-track processing and quicker delivery for urgent travel.
You can get a Tatkaal passport in 1 to 3 working days after document verification.
Yes, you can apply for a visa on arrival at the border of some countries including Thailand, Maldives, Indonesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and more.
A visa is a stamp from another country’s embassy that allows you to enter a country for tourism, business, or education. A passport is the ID from your country that allows you to travel internationally.
No, a passport and a visa are not the same. A passport is issued by the government of the home country whereas a visa is issued by foreign country’s embassy or consulate.
No, a passport does not replace the need for a visa.
Application form, Passport, Fee receipt, Photograph, Family documents, Evidence of relationship, Academic documentation, Sponsorship documents, and other supporting documents are needed for a visa.
Yes, passports and visas both have expiration dates.
If you spend more than 182 days outside of India within a fiscal year (April–March), you are considered an NRI. Even a partial day spent in India counts. The barrier can be 240 days for people departing for work or as ship crew. To confirm your status, keep track of your travels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are many pros of living in India, such as: Affordable Healthcare Cheap Internet Cultural Diversity Cheap and tasty food Cheap Education Cost of living Accessible transport system Career Opportunities Regular working life.
The best places to live in India are the major cities, which provide all the opportunities, like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bangalore.
The United States has the largest number of English-speaking people in the world. Although India also has a large number of English speakers.
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