Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

No, a visa-free entry usually comes with a limited period. It can either be 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the country you are visiting. And if you stay beyond the permitted period without a proper visa this can result in fines, deportation, or blacklisting.

Yes, you do. Even in the countries that offer visa-free entry, travelers do need a return ticket, hotel bookings, or passport, and at times travel insurance is also needed.

No, Visa-Free entry is not guaranteed for all Indians.

No, visa free travel or visa to travel is only for short visits or tourism purposes. If you want to study or work, Indians must apply for a relevant visa for students or work from the destination country.

No, visa-free entry is not the same for all Indian passport holders.

Countries like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Vietnam (e-visa) offer great experiences without breaking the bank.

As per the Henley Passport Index, the Singaporean passport is the strongest. With this passport, the individuals can travel to up to 195 countries without applying for a visa. The second position is occupied by Japan with visa-free travel to 193 destinations.

Serbia was the only European nation that was a visa-free country for Indian nationals. However, since 1 January 2023, it has also been excluded from the list of visa-free countries for Indian citizens.

Yes, if the layover time is beyond certain hours you need a transit visa. Do check with the country’s embassy beforehand.

The countries that need transit visas may differentiate based on your nationality. Well, some commonly known countries are Russia, China, US, Canada etc.

It is needed by individuals who are passing through the country on their way to some other destined country.

So, some airlines offer transit visas or stopover packages that incorporate short-stay visas. This alternative can be a great pick if you have a layover of more than 8-12 hours.

The general criteria of repatriation include verifying an applicant is eligible to go back to their home country. For this, it often needs documents like citizenship proof or a passport. In addition, in some cases it does require a legitimate reason for leaving the nation, certifying the return is safe and voluntary. Also, it complies with any vital legal process in both the home and host country.

As per banking repatriation means the process of fund transferring from an Indian bank account to a foreign bank account, the conversion of funds to a foreign currency.

Generally the repatriation cost ranges between a few thousand dollars to several thousand euros. The price can vary significantly depending on factors like transport method, distance traveled, and involvement of a person or a body. Also with the repatriation cost, flights are often comparable to the daily fare of a commercial round-trip.

The NRIs can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from their NRO accounts in India.

To repatriate money from an NRO account you need to submit the following documents- a request letter to your bank Form 15CB, 15CA, and A2, an ID card that can be your valid visa or passport, and document proof showing the payment of applicable taxes.

Repatriation of foreign exchange is the process of funds transfer from an Indian bank account to a foreign account by converting the Indian rupees to foreign currency. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) governed this process.

The 6-month rule of green card states that an individual did not stay outside the US for more than six months. If he/she stays longer than 6 months it will consider as a sign that they no longer want to stay in the country permanently.

Yes, if you have a green card you are eligible to pay the tax in the US. It is because an immigrant who has a green card is treated as a permanent resident and considered a tax resident in the country.