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  • Validity: 1 Year
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Required Documents for NRI Certificate from UK

Your important documents at your fingertips for NRI Certificate from UK

  • Passport Size Photos
  • Indian Passport Copy

    (first & last pages)

  • UK Address Proof

    (Utility Bills, Bank Statements, Council Tax Bills, Tenancy Agreements)

  • Proof of UK Visa Status

    (Biometric Card, UK Settlement Status)

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  • Passport Size Photos
  • OCI Card

    (First 2 and Last 2 Pages)

  • UK Passport Copy
  • UK Address Proof

    (Utility Bills, Bank Statements, Council Tax Bills, Tenancy Agreements)

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If you're an NRI residing in the UK and want to obtain an NRI certificate for property transactions, opening a bank account, or claiming tax exemptions, that's where Visament steps in. We help you to apply for an NRI certificate hassle-free. We have a team that specializes in helping Indians abroad obtain their NRI Certificate issued smoothly from the Indian High Commission or consulate in the UK. With Visament, your application for NRI certificate is in safe hands, and we promise to deliver your NRI certificate securely on time.

What is an NRI Certificate, and Why Do You Need It?

An NRI certificate is a document that certifies an individual's status as a non-resident Indian (NRI) for employment, business, or other purposes. This document confirms an NRI's status and provides numerous benefits, including financial, transactional, tax, educational, and legal advantages, as well as access to government benefits. You will get your NRI certificate from Indian Embassy, UK.

There are many uses of an NRI certificate UK, such as:

  • In Financial services, like making investments or opening an NRI Bank Account.
  • Getting tax benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
  • Tax exemptions under the Income Tax Act.
  • To purchase and sell immovable property.
  • For getting easy admissions in Indian universities.
  • For legal matters, like property transactions.
  • To get the benefits of government schemes.

Types of NRI Certificates in the UK

You can apply for two types of NRI certificates in the UK.

  • NRI Certificate for OCI Cardholders: Through this NRI certificate for OCI cardholders, you will avail of all the advantages of an OCI card, like economic, financial, and educational.
  • NRI Certificate for General Purpose: Having an NRI certificate helps you to get all the advantages of legal purposes in financial, economic, and administrative matters.

Who is Eligible for an NRI Certificate in the UK

To be eligible for an NRI certificate UK, you will need to meet the following conditions:

  • You should be an Indian national.
  • You must have a valid Indian passport.
  • You must have completed a stay of more than 182 days in the current residence country.

NRI Certificate Requirements in the UK

Gather all the necessary documents required for an NRI certificate form UK.

For Indian Passport Holders

In Person:

  • Two passport-size photos.
  • Declaration form for the NRI status of the applicant.
  • Original and a copy of the Indian Passport.
  • Proof of UK visa status, such as a biometric card, or UK settlement status.
  • Proof of address in the UK, like an electricity bill, water bill, or driving license.

By Mail:

  • 2 passport-size photos.
  • Original and a copy of a valid Indian passport.
  • Declaration form regarding NRI status.
  • Utility bill, lease agreement, or water bill for proof of address in the UK.

For UK Passport + PIO or OCI Cardholders

In Person:

  • 2x2 passport size photos.
  • Original and a copy of a valid UK passport.
  • Original and a copy of a valid UK residence status.
  • Copy of the first and last page of the OCI card.
  • Copy of a valid PIO card, first and last page.
  • Proof of address in the UK, such as a Utility bill, water and electricity bill.

By Mail:

  • 2 Passport-sized photos.
  • Copy of a valid UK passport.
  • Proof of address in the UK, such as a lease agreement or utility bill.
  • PIO card first and last page photocopy.
  • Copy of OCI card's first and last page.
  • You need to provide proof of UK residency status, such as a Biometric card or UK settlement status. 

For UK passport Holders

If you hold a UK passport but don't have an OCI Card, you are not eligible to apply for an NRI certificate in the UK.

Processing Time and Fees for NRI Certificate in UK

To get an NRI certificate, you need to pay fees to secure your application for NRI Certificate.

You need to pay £18 fees with an additional £2 fee as a surcharge towards the ICWF for both Indian passport holders and for the OCI and PIO card holders.

The processing time for the NRI certificate application form is around 1 Week. It also depends on the application information and the Indian embassy to verify the information with all the documents.

How to Apply for NRI Certificate From UK

Follow the simple steps to apply for an NRI certificate online securely through the Visament website.

Step 1: Choose Services and Fill Out the Application

Choose your preferred service and then enter all the details in your NRI certificate application.

Step 2: Pay Fees for NRI Certificate

You need to pay the fees for the NRI certificate to secure your application and proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Documents Upload and Verification

You need to submit all the essential documents for the NRI certificate, and our experts will get them verified to make the application process smooth and avoid any trouble.

Step 4: Review Your Application

Our experts will send you the filled government application form with all the details. Then, review the application for any corrections and verify all the details in the application form.

Step 5: Applicant Received the Finalized Document

After all the verification and reviewing, our Visament experts will send you the final documents to the applicant.

Step 6: Notarise and Send the Application to the Official Department

Applicants need to have all the documents notarized and send them to the official department of the High Commission of India or the Consulate by mail or to the VFS Center in Person.

NRI Certificate in UK Benefits

Unlock many benefits with an NRI certificate in the UK, like:

  • Opening a Bank account for managing financial transactions.
  • To help with property dealing and tax filings in India.
  • Avail many benefits, like NRI quotas.
  • Invest in mutual funds, shares, and stocks through an NRI certificate.
  • Can be used as legal proof for administrative and financial matters.
  • Used as a Tax Residency Certificate.
  • For getting admissions in Indian universities.

Why Visament for NRI Certificate in the UK

Visament is your trusted service provider for the NRI certificate. It helps you in a secure and fast processing of your NRI certificate. Through our years of experience and skilled experts, we provide you with error-free documentation and help you to fill out an accurate NRI certificate application. We have active professionals who are ready to help you 24/7, from the application filling to the documentation. Choose Visament for an end-to-end secure service and stress-free application process.

How Visament Process Works
  • Choose a Service

    Select the service you need.

  • Pay & Submit Documents

    Complete payment and upload your documents.

  • Expert Verification

    Our experts verify and submit your documents.

  • Track Your Application

    Receive your receipt and track progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

An NRI certificate in the UK is a document that acts as proof of identity for a person who lives outside India due to work, business, or any other purpose. The Indian embassy or consulate uses this document to confirm the identity of the Non-resident status.

To track your NRI certificate UK, you need to visit the official VFS Global website and click on the 'Track Application', then you need to fill in the application reference number and date of birth of the applicant, and enter the Captcha, then click on submit. After submitting, you will, able to see the status of your NRI certificate UK.

An NRI status certificate is an official document that confirms the identity of an NRI, and it is used for various purposes, such as getting educational benefits, scholarships, or for legal purposes. The Indian embassy or consulate issues these documents to confirm the Non-resident status.

To apply for an NRI certificate UK, you need to follow these steps: first, you need to choose the services and then fill out the application form for NRI certificate, and then pay the fees t secure your application. After this, you will need to upload all the documents for verification. Once your documents get verified by the experts, then Visament experts will send you the finalised government application form, then you need to review that to make any changes in it. Once you confirm, we will send you the final application with all the necessary documents. You will then need to have them notarized and submit them to the official department.

You will need an NRI certificate for various purposes, like for financial services like opening bank accounts, to get tax benefits, for education purposes like getting easy admissions in Indian universities, for legal purposes like property transactions, and to take advantage of the government schemes.

The processing fees for the NRI certificate UK are around 1 week. However, it also depends on the application form and the details. If they are correct and match the supporting documents, then your application will be processed quickly. The fees for an NRI certificate in the UK for both Indian passport holders and PIO and OCI cardholders are £18, with an additional £2 for the surcharges towards ICWF.

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