How-To Guides
Step-by-step procedures for common NRI tasks — from documents to registrations.
Driving Licenses in India — How NRIs Get an Indian Driver's Licence
A current guide to getting an Indian driving licence — the Sarathi online portal, Aadhaar-linked application, learner's licence and road test, fees, validity and renewal rules, options for NRIs with valid foreign licences, the International Driving Permit route for short visits, and the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act penalty structure.
Aadhaar Card | How to Apply | Who can apply for Aadhaar
All residents of India can apply for Aadhaar Card, India's new ID card. NRIs, PIOs, Foreigners living in India can apply for Aadhaar Card . . .
Indian Sim Cards in Foreign Phones | Indian phone frequency
How to use your foreign phone in India, Information on using foreign cell phones in India. Sim cards in India. Information and tips for tourists visiting India.
How to get a new gas connection in India online
How to get a new gas connection in India easily; now apply online for a new gas connection, step by step information to apply online . . .
How to change your name | Step by Step name change information
How to change your name legally in India. Step by step guide to legally change your name. Information and tips on Name Changes in India
How to get a Nativity Certificate in India
What a Nativity Certificate is, when OCI/PIO applicants need one, how to apply, and how to get it attested by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Post Office ID Cards India | Proof of Address Card in India
Need Proof of Address in India, Get Proof of Address Card in India for Rupees 250 from Post Office. This card helps those who do not have other acceptable documents
How to Get a Ration Card in India
How to get a ration card in India. Ration cards are acceptable identification documents that should be kept safely to avoid its misuse
Transferring money to India and abroad safely
Safer ways to send money to India, what to watch out for with personal cheques and unofficial agents, and how to use the Banking Ombudsman scheme if something goes wrong.