Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, NRIs can transfer money to an NRO account via international wire transfers or remittance services. The amount is converted into Indian Rupees (INR) upon deposit.

Yes, but once you attain NRI status, you must convert your resident savings account into an NRO account as per FEMA rules before making transfers.

Yes, you can transfer money from an NRO account to a resident savings account in India. However, NRIs cannot hold a resident savings account and must use an NRO account instead.

Yes, NRIs in the USA can open an NRO account online by submitting documents digitally or via courier. Some banks offer video KYC for verification.

Depends on the NRIs requirements.

Yes, but once transferred, it cannot be reversed. Use an NRO account for managing Indian earnings and an NRE account for foreign income with repatriation benefits.

Yes, funds can be withdrawn in Indian Rupees (INR) from an NRO account at any ATM or bank branch in India.

For normal application, it will take 3 to 4 weeks and in the tatkal service, it will require 5 working days.

You need two best-quality pictures for the re-issue of the Indian passport application in the USA.

After visiting the official website of https://embassy.Passportindia.Gov.In/, you can click on the track status button and enter the application reference number to check the status.

The average processing time for Indian passport renewal in the USA is 3 to 4 weeks if your pvr is cleared on time.

Yes, Canara Bank does have an office branch in the USA. The office branch is located in New York.

Many Indian banks have branches in New York. They operate through their subsidiaries, overseas branches, and representative offices. These banks are the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

No, HDFC Bank does not have any physical branch in the USA. However, they have NRI services where people residing in the USA can open an NRI bank account and get NRI services via HDFC’s smart banking services.

Yes, you can open an NRI account in ICICI Bank in the USA. Read the blog to get more detailed information.

Yes, ICICI Bank has a branch in New York where they provide NRI services and other banking services.

Yes, the State Bank of India has four branches in the USA. This includes a representative office in Washington DC, one in New York City, one in Chicago, and one in Los Angeles too. Across these branches, SBI has a total of 10 offices within the USA.situated in four different states.

There are six Indian banks in New York. The banks are the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda (BOB), Bank of India (BOI), Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Yes, ICICI Bank has a branch in the USA. The branch is located in New York. They also have a representative office in Texas and California.

Yes, Axis Bank operates its services in the UK. Along with a main branch in London, it has a corporate office. For contact information, refer to the above blog.