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To enjoy your Japan trip, you can visit Japan’s famous places like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. These are the most visited places in Japan for tourist destinations.

Individuals who have a criminal records, medical issues, public charges, and bad immigration history cannot apply for a U.S. green card.

The green card allows its holders to work and live in the USA permanently while a visa provides them with a temporary stay for specific reasons like travel, education, or work.

The quickest way to get a green card is through employment-based visas (EB- visa). In this an individual can self-sponsor themselves, meaning they do not require employment proof or a Labor Certification.

A green card also known as a permanent resident card allows a foreign individual the right to work and live in the country. In addition, provides the path to becoming a U.S. Citizen after a specific period generally 3-5 years. In contrast to this, U.S. citizenship is the highest legal status of the country and provides individuals with complete rights, responsibilities, and privileges. They can hold public office, serve on juries, and vote in elections. Also, they are eligible to get many state and federal government grants, benefits, and scholarships.

A green card holder must permanently live and move to the United States otherwise he/she may lose their card. In addition, they cannot stay outside the country for more than 6 consecutive months.

Yes, generally it is considered difficult to get a U.S. green card as the process is complex, consumes a lot of time, and is highly competitive depending on the visa category you applied for. Also, the application process is not straightforward and needs careful documentation and planning.

Minimum balances vary by bank, typically ₹10,000–₹25,000. Some banks offer zero-balance NRI accounts for premium customers.

A PAN card is mandatory for NRO accounts due to tax regulations but not required for NRE or FCNR accounts unless making taxable investments in India.

Income tax act says that NRIs have been staying in India for less than 182 days in the financial year or if they've been in India for less than 60 days during the previous year and 365 days.

Indian residents and foreign citizens without Indian heritage cannot open an NRI account. OCI and PIO cardholders are eligible.

Yes, most Indian banks allow NRIs to open accounts online by filling out a digital form and uploading documents. Some require physical verification or notarized copies.

Yes, you can apply online or via courier by submitting a passport, visa, overseas address proof, and PAN (if applicable) to Indian banks. Some banks offer video KYC for remote verification.

Top banks offering NRI accounts include SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and Kotak Mahindra. The best choice depends on interest rates, remittance services, and online banking facilities.

NRI bank account opened by an Indian citizen who lives outside of India and it is authorized by the Reserve Bank of India

It is usually 3–5 working days, depending on the situation.

Not always. If you are eligible for VFTF Singapore or will stay within the airport’s transit area then you don't need a transit visa.

Apply online via the authorized website or embassy with passport, photos, tickets, and visa form 14A.

VFTF Singapore is a 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (Singapore VFTF). It permits Indian passport holders to move through Singapore for up to 96 hours, which is 4 days, without requiring a transit visa. It is kind of a Singapore layover visa.

Approximately 96 hours (4 days).