Welcome to NRI Information

Welcome to NRI information. NRIs and potential immigrants will find valuable information here in an easy to read format.

NRI GUIDE (BOOK)

The NRI GUIDE is a book written precisely for Nri's across the globe. This book has information for everyone who has family ties with India, travels to India, has property in India or plans to move to India in the future. Nri Guide Book

Some of the topics on this website are:

Comprehensive information on India’s concept of dual citizenship, OCI as well as PIO cards.
Return to India planning tips and information.
Business prospects and business ideas for India.
How to start a business in India.
Avoiding fraud when sending money to India.
Travel and medical insurance in India.
Import of cars to India by NRIs.
How to apply for a PAN card online from abroad
Banking in India and comprehensive information on foreign currency rules in India.
NRIs purchasing property in India.
Restrictions on purchase of Agricultural land in India. Several other topics of interest to NRIs are included.

Resolving Problems with your bank in India
How to resolve banking disputes with your Indian Banks Information & Tips on how to approach banks with complaints

Information & Guide for immigrants
Potential immigrants will find information on topics such as countries that are accepting immigrants such as Canada, USA and Australia.

Medical Insurance in India - May not pay your medical bill
Suppose you have an accident, are taken to hospital, treated for injuries, a cast is placed on your leg and you are discharged after 10 hours! chances are your medical insurance provider will pay nothing for such expenses. Check your policy carefully before buying Read More

Nri Banking Choices Abroad
Non resident Indians living abroad often open accounts with Indian banks such as The State Bank of India and ICICI bank that have set up foreign branches abroad to attract NRIs. Selecting a bank that offers good service is important

Countries Accepting Immigrant's
Which countries today are accepting new immigrants? Which country should you immigrate to?.

Importing a Car to India
Information on importing cars to India. Rules and Regulations for importing cars to India. Read More

Buying a car?
Checklist of what you should check when buying a used car.

Study in India: Rules and regulations for foreign students and children of NRIs to study in India.

Medical Colleges: List of Medical Colleges in the United States

How much money can students make abroad
Paying their way through university is often heard from students abroad. How much money can foreign students make. What type of jobs can foreign students expect to get while studying abroad.....

India Travel Tips
information & guide
Travel India Smart

New passport surrender rules Information & guide
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News Articles of interest to NRIs

Australian working holiday visa soon for citizens of Bangladesh and Indonesia. Check now
Airfare profits disguised as taxes by some airlines.
PAN Card Fee has been increased as of April 1, 2009. Read More

Saving money on car insurance premiums for new drivers
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Indian Business Guide Vancouver . . .
Listings of Popular Indian Restaurants, Shops, Jewelers, Accountants, Lawyers serving the Indian community in the Vancouver area >>>

Tipping taxi drivers abroad is taken for granted by most of us.

On the other hand, when it comes to India's rickshaw drivers tipping is unheard off. Many of us look at them as cheats! there are always reasons for not giving to justify ourselves.

Next time you visit India and use their services, think about the hard work these guys do. As I write this, its 45+ degrees in some parts of India and these guys have no choice but work for about Rs 80 a day, less than two dollars!

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U.S. Citizens living in India MUST file U.S. taxes every year. Read More

Step by Step information on Indian Consulate services in UK Read More

How to start a new business - Business Ideas for India Read More

Have an NRI related question? : Check out our question/answer pages for hundreds of questions with posted answers regarding all types of issues related to Non Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin settled abroad.

To visit the question/answer Index page Click HERE

Happening Now! Latest News from India

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Transfer money from sale of property in India abroad.
Agricultural land in India

New! Sending Power of Attorney to India from Abroad - Safeguards . . .

Is your money safe in Indian Banks?

23 Financial institutions failed in India in the year 2009 - 2010. So far for the financial year 2011 - 2012 three financial institutions have been three cases.

NRI deposits are not insured by FDIC, CDIC or any deposit corporation outside India.

These deposits are held in India even if you opened your account from abroad.

Reverse Immigration

NRI's Returning to India: The improving economic situation in India and the increase in unemployment levels in many western countries, has resulted in many NRI's already returning to India.

Many professionals in India now also are reluctant to go abroad.

Several other non resident Indian families are in stages of planning or perhaps considering a move back to India for resettlement.... Border Crossing Stop

Illegal Immigration
Many countries are now facing problems with illegal immigrants. Yet potential immigrants continue to become victims of unscrupulous immigration consultants.

Instead of legally immigrating they find themselves trapped in a foreign country ...

Stock Market In India
Thinking of investing in the booming stock market of India? Then you need a Pan Card. Now you can apply for a pan card even if living overseas.

Overseas Citizen of India - OCI

Complete Information Is OCI dual citizenship for Indians who have acquired foreign passports?

What exactly is OCI? Are there any advantages of applying for OCI? Read More>>>

Choosing Medical Health Insurance
Medical costs in India are rising, as Indians seek to protect themselves with medical insurance, are they wasting their money? Checklist for choosing a medical health insurance company....

How to get a driving license in India
How do you get a driving license in India. Smart card driving licenses are now being issued in major cities of India. A driving license is also an excellent form of Photo ID...

Safe way of buying a used car in India
The used car you buy in India may turn out to have an outstanding loan that you may be responsible for. It may even be stolen.

Immigration consultants
Hiring the right kind of immigration consultant can help applicants,

Government grants for new business
Governments offer grants and incentives to help new business entrepreneurs as it helps job creation.

In India both the central and state governments offer incentives such as cheap land, loans at favorable rates, exemption form taxes etc....

New! Problems faced by Nri's on return to India - Readers Viewpoint and feedback . . . >>>>>

Elderly Parents Going Abroad - Reality Check

Parents Parents planning on moving overseas to live with their children who are presently settled abroad.

Before you dispose off your property and burn your bridges, putting yourself in a position that you may not be able to return to India make sure you do a reality check.

Many elderly parents are stuck in the west, defendant on their children, providing baby sitting services and not allowed to return Read More >>>