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No, OCI and NRI are not the same thing. OCI stands for Overseas Citizen of India while NRI stands for Non-resident Indian. Every Indian citizen who stays outside India for any purpose temporarily or long-term is an NRI. In contrast, a foreign national of Indian origin who is registered as an OCI cardholder is an OCI. Both these terms refer to people of Indian origin who stay outside India. However, both have different statuses of citizenship and rights.

NRE or Non-resident external accounts have several limitations. NRIs are not allowed to deposit money that is earned in India into an NRE account, there may be restrictions on how much and how often can an NRI withdraw money from an NRE account, It doesn't permit domestic transactions, and the value of deposit may vary due to currency fluctuations.

Yes, US citizens can open a Non-Resident Ordinary account.

There are several disadvantages of NRO bank accounts including taxation, repatriation limits, limited investment opportunities, and more.

Yes, you can transfer money from a Non-Resident External (NRE) account to a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account.

Yes, NRE account holders can repatriate money without any limit.

Form 15CA, Form 15CB, FEMA declaration, Bank Request Form, PAN card, VISA/Passport/OCI card. These are the required documents for repatriation from an NRO account.

Yes, you can deposit money in your NRO account from India.

When we talk about the time taken in the process of a repatriation request from an NRO account then it depends on the bank and the documents submitted.

The minimum balance for an NRO account depends on the different banks but is typically in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000 per month.

An X visa India is also called an entry visa, is issued by the Indian government to people who are persons of Indian origin (PIO) or children or spouses of Indian citizens or PIO or foreign citizens who own property in India. These visa allows the visa holders to enter the country multiple times and are valid up to five years.

An entry X visa is valid for a maximum of five years. However, at a time, you can stay up to 180 days in India with your X visa. In case you stay more than 180 days in the country in a single visit, you need to register yourself at the FRO or FRRO office.

To apply for an X1 visa, visit the Indian Visa online portal and fill out the application form with the requested information. Then, using the dropdown menu, choose the 'entry visa' and submit the form. Book your appointment at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) for the physical submission of the application and supporting documents. On your appointment day, visit the centre on time, submit the documents, and pay the visa fee. Within the given processing time, you will get your X1 visa.

An entry visa is issued by the Indian government for various reasons to Indian origin and foreign citizens with a specific connection to the country, such as family ties or having property in India, or when the visiting purpose does not fit with other categories of visa. Through this visa, the tourist can stay for a longer duration and may need registration at the FRO or FRRO office.

A tourist visa in India is issued for tourism to anyone visiting the country for tourism-related purposes, such as sightseeing, visiting family or friends, or attending any event or function. You cannot convert or extend the tourist visa. In contrast to this, an entry visa is issued to people of Indian origin (PIO) or foreign nationals who have ties in India. These visas are convertible and extendable.

Yes, you can extend your entry visa in India before the expiry of your current visa. The visa extension process includes the submission of a visa application along with supporting documents, including your extended reason of stay and proof of having sufficient funds to manage your expenses in the country.

The price of a visa extension in India varies depending on the visa type, stay duration, and the country you are applying from. For example, the FRRO may charge a penalty fee for overstaying in the country, and additional costs may be charged for the extension of the visa itself.

With an entry X visa, you can stay up to 180 days in India. In case you want to stay longer than the fixed duration, you need to register with the FRO or FRRO. Additionally, an X visa can be yearly extended for a maximum of five years, subject to MHA approval.

An X1 visa in India offers several benefits, such as longer stays for applicants, multiple entries in the country, and potential for jobs. In addition, the X1 visa also allows the applicant to stay up to five years with multiple entries in India, helping them to extend their duration for several purposes like vacation, business, and even employment.

No, an X1 visa holder cannot work in India. This visa type is an entry visa for Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) or dependents of Indian citizens. It is valid for up to five years; however, it does not allow the visa holder to participate in business ventures or employment in India.