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After the interview, your application will go through processing. It may take several days to several weeks also. You can track the status of your application online to stay updated. Some applications may need extra administrative processing which may increase the processing time.

While there is no specific amount that is mandated you should still have enough funds in your bank. The fund is requisite to cover your stay in the US. For a tourist visa, having funds that cover your travel expenses. living cost and accommodation are mandatory. For a student visa, you have to show funds to support yourself during your stay or your study duration.

There are a lot of benefits of having a US visa such as multiple entries with a stay of six months per visit, one can travel visa-free to several countries, a validity of 10 years with multiple visits, transit through the UK or Schengen Countries, the immigration officers will treat you better if you hold a US visa.

For proof of funds, you can submit bank statements, sponsor's documents, financial aid letters, employer letters, etc.

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.

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! You can change the address by apply for re-issue of passport through vfs global under the miscellaneous service.

No! You don't have to update, but it's advisable to update all the details.

Just fill out the online application form create a VFS Global profile and pay the fees.

Applicants need to pay $92.90 for re-issue of Indian passport.

You need to fill the both the address, your United States and Indian address.

The procedure of changing address and name in Indian passport in USA takes around 3 to 4 weeks once you submit the application. For a faster process, you can pay an additional amount. The time is required for 3 to 4 weeks for the update same as the processing time for OCI Application USA.