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Q: Are funds in FCNR accounts freely repatriable abroad?

A: Yes, funds in FCNR accounts are freely repatriable.

• 3 Days ago
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Q: https://www.videshi.com/nri-information/nri-voting-rights I see here that you mention that Proxy voting is possible for NRIs. Do you happen to know really whether "The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017" got passed in Rajya Sabha, as of Jan 2019? Thanks in advance.

A: Bill to allow proxy voting by NRIs passed by Lok Sabha. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the provision would help non-resident Indians (NRIs) to participate in the electoral process. .The Bill...

• 75 Days ago
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Q: Can an NRI run for political office in India?

A: No, an NRI cannot run for political office in India. but an NRI can qualify as an elector (fulfilling certain circumstances) only not as a candidate.

• 166 Days ago
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Q: How can I revoke General Power of Attorney issued to my brother in India. I am staying in Dubai.

A: There are five simple steps to revoke your Power of Attorney. These are: *Draft a Power of Attorney Revocation deed. You could consult a trained lawyer for this. *If the Power of Attorney issued...

• 183 Days ago
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Q: My mother has an OCI card.C an I also get an OCI card if I have citizenship of Nepal?

A: If your mother has an OCI card and she was a citizen of India before she became the citizen of another country, If this is true, you certainly qualify for an OCI card. In fact, even your children...

• 185 Days ago
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Q: i am not sure if i have approached you. My father purchased 1200sq ft land in 1984 for RS70,00 I am not aware of today's value (I presume it would be RS 30 lakhs. My share presumably is RS 7 LAKHS 50 THOUSAND Of this how much can i repatriate net taxes

A: To know information about taxes for NRI you can follow the link https://www.videshi.com/nri-information/capital-gains-tax-on-sale-of-inherited-property

• 227 Days ago
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Q: Can an OCI draw a POA in the name of his uncle for his land in India? Can this POA be attested by Indian Consulate in Saudi Arabia?

A: Yes you can draw POA in the name of your and uncle and attest to Indian Consulate of Saudi Arabia For more information on POA refer...

• 372 Days ago
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Q: OCI U visa transfer to new passport

A: According to the circular the govt has directed immigration authorities not to insist on production of the foreign passport containing the “U” visa sticker from OCI holders while they enter/exit...

• 392 Days ago
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Q: What are the passport details required for OCI application?

A: Passport details refers to your current passport number, the date and place of issue. So this would be your foreign passport that you currently hold. If prior to acquiring foreign nationality you...

• 395 Days ago
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Q: How to apply for OCI while staying in India?

A: OCI visa is meant for foreigners of Indian origin, perhaps this is the reason reference to all OCI applications on many government sites refers to applicants residing abroad. Whereas OCI...

• 398 Days ago
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