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Required Documents for NRI Certificate from USA

Your important documents at your fingertips for NRI Certificate from USA

  • Passport Size Photos
  • Indian Passport Copy

    (first & last pages)

  • USA Address Proof

    (Utility Bills, Bank Statements, Lease Agreements, DL, State IDs)

  • Proof of US Visa Status

    (Green Card, Work Permit, I-797, I-140, and I-20)

  • Passport Size Photos
  • OCI Card

    (First 2 and Last 2 Pages)

  • USA Address Proof

    (Utility Bills, Bank Statements, Lease Agreements, DL, State IDs)

  • USA Passport Copy

Are you an NRI living in the USA, and want to apply for an NRI certificate? Then, Visament is a perfect choice for you to apply for an NRI certificate. We offer applicants fast and reliable support to get an NRI certificate. We assist you from the documentation to the application verification, and promise to deliver your NRI certificate on time. We have an expert team that is familiar with all the processes and has a thorough understanding of the legal requirements of the Indian consulate across the USA. Start your application now, with no delays, zero errors, and a simple application process to enjoy the benefits of an NRI certificate for personal, financial, and legal matters.

What is an NRI Certificate, and why do you need it? 

An (Non-Resident of India) NRI certificate is a valid document that is proof of identity for the individual who lives outside India for business, employment, or other purposes. It is a crucial document that shows that any foreign national can use this certificate for various legal uses, like financial, educational, and administrative purposes. This document is issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate to confirm Non-resident status (NRI).

You will need an NRI certificate for various purposes like:

  • For financial transactions (Opening a bank account, investments).
  • To get tax benefits under DTAA.
  • Educational benefits such as (Getting admission in Indian universities, or Direct Admission to students Abroad (DASA).
  • For legal purposes, like property transactions.
  • To avail of government schemes for NRIs.

Types of NRI Certificates in the USA

NRI certificates in the USA are mainly of two types, which are:

  • NRI certificate for OCI cardholders: This certificate allows NRIs to avail of all the benefits of an OCI card, like financial, educational, and economic benefits.
  • NRI certificate for general purposes: This certificate allows NRIS to get all the legal benefits for various purposes in administrative and financial matters.

Eligibility Criteria for NRI Certificates

Here are some conditions to meet the eligibility criteria for NRIs to get an NRI certificate in the USA.

  • Applicants should be Indian nationals.
  • Must have a valid Indian passport.
  • Completed a stay of 182 or more days in the residence country.

Necessary Documents Required for NRI Certificate USA

Here is a list of the essential documents that you will need to apply for an NRI certificate application.

For Indian Passport Holders

In person:

  • 2x2 passport size photo.
  • Original and a copy of the Indian passport.
  • Applicants need to submit proof of US visa status, such as a green card, work permit, I-797, I-140, and I-20.
  • Valid proof of USA, like a USA driving license, state identity card, or lease agreement.

By Mail:

  • 2x2 passport-size photos.
  • Notarized and a Copy of a valid Indian passport.
  • Applicants need to submit proof of US visa status, like a green card or Employment Authorization Document.
  • Proof of address in the USA, such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or state identity card.

For US Passport + OCI cardholders

In person:

  • Two passport-size photos.
  • Original and a copy of a US passport.
  • Applicant must submit proof of address USA, like a utility bill or a lease agreement.
  • A copy of the OCI card front and last page.

By Mail:

  • 2 passport-size photos.
  • Notarized copy of a USA passport.
  • Proof of address in the USA, such as a lease agreement, utility bills.
  • Applicant needs to submit a copy of the OCI card front and last page.

For a US Passport Holder

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

Fees and Processing Time for NRI Certificate

To apply for an NRI Certificate, you will have to pay fees for the following:

  • For Indian passport holders, you need to pay $25 + $2 (for ICWF) in the form of a separate money order or cashier's check I the name of the Consulate General of India, Houston.
  • For the US passport holders + OCI cardholders, you need to pay $25 + $2 additional for the ICWF by a separate money order or cashier's check fee to get an NRI certificate from the Consulate General of India, Houston.

The normal processing time of the NRI certificate takes around 10 working days if the application is sent through the mail, and if you apply for the NRI certificate from the Indian embassy, New York, in person, then you will get it in just a single day.

How to Apply for an NRI Certificate USA 

Visament helps you to apply for an easy and error-free NRI certificate online. Follow the steps below to get your NRI certificate.

Step 1: Choose Your Service and Fill out the Application Form.

Select the services that you want and start filling out your NRI certificate application form by entering all the details.

Step 2: Secure your NRI Certificate by Paying Fees.

Pay the required fees for the NRI certificate for indians in the USA.

Step 3: Attach all the Documents and get them verified by experts.

You need to submit all the documents that are required for the NRI certificate application, and then our experienced experts will verify your documents to avoid any inconvenience.

Step 4: Review the NRI certificate Government form.

Our Experts will send you a complete application form for the NRI certificate to review the details or make any corrections.

Step 5: Get Finalized Documents

Our experts will send you a final document after all the verification and review.

Step 6: Get them Notarized and send them to the Official Department

After reviewing the finalized document, you need to get it notarized by the notary and send it to the official department of miscellaneous cell Consulate General of India, San Francisco, in person via appointment, or you can send it through postal mail.

NRI Certificate in USA Benefits 

An NRI certificate confirms NRI status and offers many benefits like:

  • You can open a NRI Bank Account with an NRI certificate.
  • You can make investments in shares and mutual funds.
  • Provide various financial services.
  • It helps to avoid double taxation.
  • Can be used as a Tax residency certificate
  • For getting easy admissions in Indian Universities.
  • Can be used as proof of status in legal matters.

Why Choose Visament NRI Certificate Services

Visament has a highly professionalized team that helps you get your NRI certificate error-free. We offer easy and reliable NRI certificate services for Indians in any part of the world. Our main aim is to provide a smooth and secure process for the application with zero errors with simplifying documentation. So, apply for an NRI certificate for Indians from the Visament website for a stress-free application.

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

To apply for an NRI certificate in Houston, USA. You need to choose your services and fill out the application form, pay fees, upload all the documents, and our experts will verify all the documents, review your application form, get the finalised documents and get them notarised, and send to to the Consulate General of India to get in person or by postal mail.

Yes, you can get an NRI certificate from the Indian Embassy by filing an online application form, then uploading all the documents for the NRI certificate, proof of address, and sending the application to the Indian Embassy in person or by mail.

Here is the use and purpose of the NRI certificate: you can open an NRI bank account, make investments, help to avoid double taxation, get easy admissions in Indian universities, you can use it as proof of status in legal matters, and it can be used as a tax residency certificate.

To get an NRI sponsorship certificate from the Indian Embassy, you need to choose the services, fill out the application form, pay the fees, upload all the documents, get them verified by the experts, review your final documents, and you need to get them notarised, and submit the final document to the official department in person or by post mail.

A legal heir certificate is the document by which all the assets of a person are transferred to the actual legal heir. The successor can legally apply for a transfer of all the property and assets after receiving the death certificate of the deceased person and claim all the rights over their properties.

The processing time for the in-person NRI certificate application is just a single day, or we can say the same day. However, if you are applying through post or mail, then it will take approximately 10 working days for the processing of your NRI certificate in New York.

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