Answers to the Most Common Questions We Receive
The price of the PCC certificate depends on the issuing authority in India. Generally the cost range between INR 500 to 1000.
Yes, a PCC certificate is often needed during the passport application process especially when you want to travel abroad. It is used as proof of good character and conduct. In addition, it shows you meet all the vital criteria for passport issuance.
Individuals who have an Indian passport and have applied long long-term visa or immigration, employment, or residential status abroad need PCC. Also, it is not issued to applicants who are traveling overseas on tourist visas.
Individuals who hold tourist visas by their side do not need to get PCC. It is an official document that the Indian Government or an Indian Police give to an individual who applied for it.
Both the OCI and PIO cardholders do not have to apply for a separate education visa. Children can enroll in any educational institution which comes under the NRI quota.
Any individual who was eligible to become an Indian citizen on or after January 26, 1950, belongs to any Indian territory after the 15th of August, 1947, or who is a child or grandchild of someone who meets these criteria is eligible to apply for an OCI card.
In the case of OCI cardholders, the spouse is not eligible to apply if he or she doesn’t belong to an Indian origin. Children of an OCI cardholder can apply if at least one of his/her parent is a foreign citizen of Indian lineage. For PIO cardholders, the spouse can apply whether they belong to an Indian origin or not, and children only whose parents are both Indian citizens can apply for a PIO card.
Taxation laws vary from one country to another and mainly depend on the situation of individuals. It is advised to seek an expert in taxation laws. As for India, income earned in the country is always subject to taxation in India and the tax will depend on the cardholder’s status, whether he is ROR (Ordinary Resident), or RNOR (Not Ordinary Resident).
