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Q: can you help me getting my money from sbi-nre a/c to canada in candian dollars, as i find it very difficult to fill in forms etc ? J.S.Patel

A: Yes, you can freely transfer these funds back to your Canadian account. However, note that the bank will charge you for currency conversion. Funds in NRE is denominated in INR and there’ll be a...

• 36 Days ago
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Q: Hello sir, I recently had applied for reissue of my passport. I am a major now .When I went to PSK they opened my old passport file in which my Dob and place of birth are different .They told me to go RPO .RPO officer suggested me to cancel my new Dob and they will reissue my passport on old Dob. But my all recent documents are having new Dob including pancard,aadhar card,voter id, driving licence and marksheet of class 10. Please suggest me that how can I make passport on my new Dob.

A: * An incorrect Date of Birth on a passport would have to be corrected within five years of the passport issued. The applicant should apply for re-issue of passport. * An ordinary passport is...

• 55 Days ago
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Q: What are the emigration rules for Indian nationals? Which categories do not require emigration checks?

A: Indian Nationals intending to go overseas for the purpose of employment need to undergo an emigration check done by the Protector of Emigrants (POEs).

• 131 Days ago
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Q: Are funds in FCNR accounts freely repatriable abroad?

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

• 155 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...

• 227 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.

• 318 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...

• 335 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...

• 337 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

• 379 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...

• 524 Days ago
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