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OCI for a Minor in the UK: Key Document and Custody Requirements

UK families should submit a complete online OCI application for minors with both parents’ passports, the child’s full birth certificate,…

ESOPs vs RSUs: Taxation for Indians returning from abroad

ESOPs trigger salary tax at exercise (FMV minus exercise price) and capital gains at sale; RSUs trigger salary tax at…

NRIs with Indian Passports: Indian Address for Police Verification?

NRIs must list a verifiable Indian address tied to a police station for passport renewals, reissues, and PCCs through 2025.…

Surrender Your Indian Passport After U.S. Citizenship: Practical Guide

After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and VFS Global…

Converting a Child’s Visitor Visa to X1 in India via FRRO

Parents can convert a child’s Tourist visa to X1 inside India via the e‑FRRO portal by submitting passport, proof of…

Entering India on a 1-Year Visa, Exiting on a 30-Day Visa

India ties legal status to the visa used at entry; you cannot switch visas inside the country. One-year tourist visas…

Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI

A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa or OCI…

India’s E-Arrival Card Explained: OCI Holders, Exemptions, and Ground Realities for Returning Foregn

From October 1, 2025 India requires foreign nationals, including OCI holders (clarified October 4), to submit an e-Arrival Card within…