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No, business PAN and personal PAN are not the same. The business PAN card, unlike the individual PAN card.

No, you cannot use your individual PAN card for business. A business PAN card is needed to run the financial transaction legally.

To get a PAN card for the business you need to visit the NSDL website, select the application type and category, provide company details, mention the assessing office code, upload documents for proof of identity, and enter details of authorized signatory or partner.

The business PAN card fees structure is: INR 101 (with GST) for Indians and foreign citizens it costs around INR 1011.

No, a tourist cannot obtain a Biometric Residence Permit as it is only valid for students (except from the European Economic Area or Switzerland) who are on a student visa to continue their education.

To apply for a Biometric card online, you need to visit the official website and first create a UKVI account the fill out the online application form with all the correct details, with all the documents, submit biometrics, book an appointment, and pay the fees for the application.

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Kosovo, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Peru, Romania, Serbia, and Vatican City.

The UK government issued a plastic card, which indicates BRP over it and proves an immigration status.

No, a biometrics appointment is not a guarantee of green card approval

Yes, on December 31, 2024, BRP is converting into E-visa.

The time to get a US nonimmigrant tourist visa will vary depending on the visa type and the city from where you apply. However, the processing time is approximately 21 working days.

The bank balance required for a US tourist visa will depend on the length of your stay and more factors. Like if you are going for 30 day trip, a minimum balance of $6,000 is required.

Yes, it can be tough to get a US tourist visa from India as there are a lot of applications, the rate of denials is higher, and it needs proof of strong ties to your home country, etc.

Yes, a US nonimmigrant visa has an expiry which is mentioned on the visa itself. The validity of a US nonimmigrant visa depends on the visa holder’s nationality and can range from 3 months to even 10 years.

The time to obtain an Indian passport depends on the application type and if the police verification report (PVR) is clear. However, the normal passport is issued within 30 working days excluding the PVR.

The most common type of Indian passport is the blue passport or the ordinary passport. It is also known as the type P passport and can be used for personal, business, or leisure travel.

A yellow Indian passport is for Tibetans looking for refugee status in India. It acts as their identity card and is not a standard Indian passport. It allows Tibetans to travel abroad and enjoy certain rights as refugees.

People who are high-ranking officials are eligible for a VIP passport in India. Such as diplomats, members of parliament, senior government officials, consults, etc.

The Indian government issues four types of passports to its citizens. Ordinary passport or Type P passport for regular Indian citizens, White passport or Type S passport for those who are working for the Indian government, Diplomatic passport Only government officials are eligible to get official passports, Orange passport is issued to those who need to pass emigration checks.

Yes, passport application fees in Indian are different for various types of Indian passports. The amount depends on the passport type and processing speed. The normal fee will vary from INR 1500 to INR 2000.

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