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By visiting the official website of Passport Seva Kendra you can check passport delivery status.

Yes, candidates can check the passport details on the state department's website.

PSK stands for Passport Seva Kendra.

No, you can connect with the national call center from 8:00 A.M to 10:00 P.M.

Yes, you as an overseas citizen can travel to restricted areas in India however for this you need to have for security reasons a specific government authorization.

The OCI card provides you the privilege of living lifelong in India. In addition, allowing you to study, work, or stay in India without any time and visa restrictions.

An overseas citizen can travel visa-free in India and have equal rights like the NRIs in financial, economic, and educational fields. However, they cannot hold agricultural land, farmhouses, and plantation property in India.

In this case, the overseas citizens are only able to pay tax in India when they have sourced income from India. However, adhering to the same rules as per NRIs they are exempt from paying tax on their global income.

No, overseas citizens are not eligible to vote in Indian elections or have constitutional offices as they are not complete citizens of India.

Yes, as an overseas citizen, you can own property in India. However, you can only buy commercial and residential properties. It is because as per Indian property laws you are restricted to buying agricultural land or any plantation property.

If your e-visa is rejected, then you will receive a notification regarding the rejection with a proper reason mentioned in it. There could be any reason for it, such as incomplete information, wrong passport details, or incorrect photo specifications. You can correct all these errors and submit a new application just after the rejection.

Yes, US citizens can apply for an e-visa for India through the online website. They can complete the whole visa application process from the comfort of their homes. There is no need to visit the Embassy anymore.

As of now, U.S. citizens are not eligible to obtain a visa on arrival for India. The nationals of Japan, the UAE, and South Korea are allowed to obtain an urgent India visa if they have obtained a regular visa for India before. They can also apply for the e-visa online from the official website and wait for the confirmation of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before coming to India.

Yes, the option for an e-tourist visa is available for US citizens. They can now apply for this visa online and continue their plans to travel to India.

The Indian e-visa provides an electronic authorization to the citizens of the US to visit the country for a short term. There could be different reasons for the visit, such as tourism, business, and medical purposes. U.S. citizens are allowed to obtain their visas through the online government website to simplify the application process.

It totally depends on the type of visa you have applied for. If you have obtained a 30-day tourist e-visa, then you will get the privileges of double entries. If you have applied fr the 1-year or 5-year tourist visa, then you can enjoy multiple entries. But the length of each visit should not exceed 180 days at a time.

The validity of an Indian e-visa can only be determined by selecting its type. The 30-day tourist e-visa grants the validity for 30 days after entering India, and it has double-entry privileges. The 1-year and 5-year tourist e-visa allows multiple entries to India with a maximum stay of 180 days per visit.

The price for the Indian e-visa is dependent on its validity, and it shows seasonal price variations. The cost of the 30-day tourist e-visa would be $25 during the peak season and $10 during the off-season. The cost of the 1-year tourist e-visa is $40, while the 5-year validity tourist e-visa is priced at $80. There are also some additional charges added to all the payments.

Failure to submit your SGAC may cause delays or denial of entry into the country. So, ensure you submit it on time for a hassle-free arrival in Singapore.

The SGAC card is valid for a single entry into Singapore. For every trip to Singapore, a new submission of the card is required.

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