N RI Information Informing  educating and connecting Indians across the globe . . . OCI - Overseas Citizen of India PIO - Person of Indian Origin     PAN Card Dual Citizenship India? - OCI The constitution of India does not allow Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country at the same time. India does not offer dual citizenship. Many nonresident Indians were left with the impression during the last two years that the government of India had decided to grant dual citizenship. Instead of Dual citizenship, India offers . . . How & where to apply for OCI in India Can applications of OCI be made from India? This is a questions many readers have asked. The answer is yes, you may apply for OCI from India and pay the applicable fee in Indian currency. Here is the information for those who plan on making applications from India. Persons of Indian origin who are in India, can Apply for OCI - Step by Step Guide The Overseas Citizen of India application is in two parts, Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’. Part ‘A’ MUST be filled on-line by the applicant To start your online application . . . Step by step instructions on how to apply for Overseas citizen of India OCI for persons of Indian origin   Person of Indian Origin - PIO Card  Person of Indian Origin Card (PIO CARD) was launched by the Government of India in 1999. With effect from 15th September 2002, the Government of India has announced a new PIO Card Scheme. PIO Card holders are entitled to a number of benefits . . . How to get a PAN Card from abroad STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR PAN CARD APPLICATION BY NRI’s Getting a ‘PAN CARD’ is a simple process that can be done online. Please note that PAN card mailing overseas is allowed to some countries. NRI’s wanting to apply for a PAN card from abroad can . . . Myths about PAN CARD Card or Permanent Account Number issued by the Indian income tax department, has in the last few years let to some confusion amongst NRI’s residing abroad, in particular those NRI’s who have acquired foreign citizenship. They wonder whether they must get a PAN card, whether they need to produce a PAN card when Why Is It Necessary To Have PAN?  It is mandatory to quote PAN on return of income, all correspondence with any income tax authority. From 1 January 2005 it will be mandatory to quote PAN on challans for any payments due to Income Tax Department. It is also compulsory to quote PAN in all documents pertaining to financial transactions . . . © Copyright 2006 Nriinformation.com