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Yes, you can buy gold in dubai duty-free if you fulfill specific conditions. It includes buying gold within the permitted limit, staying in Dubai for more than six months, and claiming almost 85% of the total vat back by using the tax refund tourist scheme at places like Dubai international airport.

Yes, you can bring gold in your luggage from Dubai to India. However, there are some set limits and customs fees to keep in mind. A male passenger can bring up to 20 grams of gold, with the maximum value of gold being rs. 50,000. On the other hand, a female and children can carry up to 40 grams of gold; the maximum gold value must be rs. 1,00,000.

Yes, you have to declare gold at customs in India if you are carrying it beyond the duty-free limit. If you don’t declare the excess gold you are carrying, you may face penalties or confiscation of your baggage.

The male passengers can carry up to 20 grams of gold to india from dubai. However, a female passenger can carry up to 40 grams of gold. The duty-free limit applies only to gold jewelry and not gold coins, bars, biscuits, or jewelry with stones or pearls.

To check if your gold is real or not, you can search for a hallmark, which is a stamp that confirms the quality of gold. Go for a purity test, which is a quick and reliable way to certify the quality of the gold, and many stores in dubai provide free gold purity tests. Or else, use a karatmeter, which is a device that measures the purity of the gold and tells the gold’s karat or fineness level.

The customs duty on gold from dubai to india is calculated based on the type of gold, quantity, and duration of your stay. For gold bars between 20-50 grams, the customs duty is 3%. For gold bars weighing 1kg, the customs charge is 10%, and for gold bars that are less than 20 grams, there are no customs charges.

Go to the e-filling portal> login >Under the profile section on the Dashboard. Choose the link Aadhar to PAN option. Click on Link Aadhar.

Visit the official website> Choose Track your PAN/TAN application status option. Choose the application type (PAN) and enter your 15-digit acknowledgment number. Check the details and see your PAN card status.

Navigate to the NSDL e-Governance website> Under the services section, click on 'PAN',. Select 'Apply' under the 'Change/Correction in PAN data' section.

Visit the website>Click on the 'services' tab and click on 'PAN'. Click on 'Change/Correction' and select' Apply'. Fill out the form, enter the captcha, and click submit. You will receive a token number via email.

Go to the Income tax e-filling portal> Click on 'Verify' your PAN, and enter your PAN number, full name, date of birth, and mobile number. Upon receiving OTP, your PAN details can be checked.

Log in to the e-filling website, Select' Know your PAN' and provide the details. Enter the captcha code and click on submit to get the PAN card number.

You can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) by filling out the PCC form online through the Online form submission option. You have to register as a user on the homepage of the www.passportindia.gov.in website by clicking on the ‘Register’ link to apply for a PCC application.

No, as per the new rules, all applicants need to be present physically at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with the print receipt of the application and original documents.

You can apply for a re-issuance of the passport at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) if you want to make any changes to your personal information on the passport

Yes, you have to visit the Passport Seva Kendra along with all the original documents and digital copies. The copies will be kept by the PSK and the original documents will be delivered back to the applicant.

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

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

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

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