Welcome to Nri Information

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

V K ChandThe author of this website emigrated from India in 1970 and now has residences in North America and India.

We hope that you will find the information provided here helpful and informative. This website is not affiliated with any commercial enterprise. We welcome your feedback. V.K. Chand 

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 new and potential immigrants:
Potential immigrants will find information on topics such as countries that are accepting immigrants such as Canada, USA and Australia.

How to immigrate:
Where to apply for immigration, avoiding scams from immigration advisors, illegal immigrants, student visas, including student work regulations in USA, Canada, UK and Australia. New information is constantly added to keep the website information current.

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.

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.....  

Camels IndiaInformation & Tips on touring India

Travel India Smart

    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.

Custom made website for your business in India
Complete website package only Rs. 6000. More Info
 

Happening Now! Latest News from India

 
New! Transfer money from sale of
         property in India abroad.
         Agricultural land in India Check Now

Nano CarNano Car
√ Online booking information
√ Deposits required for booking Nano
√ How to book your Nano car online
√ How to book without Pan Card   Check Now 

NRIs Returning to India 
 

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

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 really a stamp of dual citizenship for Indians who have acquired foreign passports?

What exactly is OCI? Are there any advantages of applying for OCI? How much does OCI registration cost... 

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....
           
Indian Business Guide
Listings of Popular Indian Restaurants, Shops, Jewelers, Accountants, Lawyers
serving the Indian community in the Vancouver area   Check Now >>>		 New! Problems faced by Nri's on return to India - Readers Viewpoint and feedback.
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Gift a Car Program for non resident Indians Have you heard about the 'Dil Se' program?

Maruti Swift CarrThis program allows NRIs who are living overseas gift a car to their loved ones in India at a slightly discounted price.

I bought a Maruti Swift using this program. Check out the timeline for car delivery and information on this gift a car program.

Car discount worked out to Rs 12,000 from what the local dealers were offering. Step by step information on my personal experience of purchasing a car, using the Maruti gift a car program   

 Parents Elderly Parents going abroad? Reality Check!  
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, dependant on their children, providing baby sitting services and not allowed to return