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  • Has There Been a Revision in Indian Passport Fees, and What Are the New Charges?

    Yes, as of December 2024, the Indian passport fees have been revised: now new passport applicants need to pay INR 1500 for a 36-page passport with 10 years of validity...

    Has There Been a Revision in Indian Passport Fees, and What Are the New Charges?
    PS Last reply by Parth Shah
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  • What Are the Current Passport Processing Times in Major Indian Cities?

    The current passport processing time in major Indian cities depends on the type of passport. Alongside it is also based on the service type and PVR. The regular passport processing...

    What Are the Current Passport Processing Times in Major Indian Cities?
    TR Last reply by Tushar Singh Rawat
    • 7 Replies
  • What Are the Features of the Indian Government’s New E-passport Initiative?

    When we talk about the features of the Indian government's new E-passport initiative are: Biometric data a digital signature, a Tamper-proof design, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip, Faster travel, Compliance...

    What Are the Features of the Indian Government’s New E-passport Initiative?
    SS Last reply by Siddharth Sethi
    • 7 Replies
  • How Will Taxation Rules Change for OCI Cardholders Owning Property in India?

    Taxation rules for OCI cardholders owning property in India change depending on the subject of the change. Now property owners will have to pay tax on selling property if they...

    How Will Taxation Rules Change for OCI Cardholders Owning Property in India?
    SM Last reply by Swati Menon
    • 1 Replies
  • What New Helpline Services Are Available for OCI Card Applicants in the UK and USA?

    New Helpline Services Are Available for OCI Card Applicants in the UK and USA as follows: For OCI and other service queries Citizens from the UK can connect with VFS...

    What New Helpline Services Are Available for OCI Card Applicants in the UK and USA?
    AR Last reply by Aishwarya Rana
    • 5 Replies
  • Why Are Some OCI Card Applications Being Denied, and What Can Applicants Do?

    Reasons behind the OCI Card Applications Being Denied are Incorrect documents, Incomplete information, Poor quality photos or signatures, Incorrect contact information, Incomplete address, and Lack of security clearance. The applicant...

    Why Are Some OCI Card Applications Being Denied, and What Can Applicants Do?
    AM Last reply by Anil Mehta
    • 11 Replies
  • What Are the Benefits of the New Lifetime Validity Feature for OCI Cards?

    Benefits of the New Lifetime Validity Feature for OCI cards are a Lifelong visa, No police reporting, Parity with NRIs, Consular assistance, Property ownership, and use of Identity proof for...

    What Are the Benefits of the New Lifetime Validity Feature for OCI Cards?
    AS Last reply by Aarav Saxena
    • 7 Replies
  • What Are the Long-term Visa Options for Indian Retirees in Southeast Asia?

    Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Thailand's Non-Immigrant “O-A” (Long Stay) Visa, Thailand's 5-Year Retirement Visa, Thailand's Elite Visa, Malaysia's "My Second Home" (MM2H) Program. There are the Long-term Visa Options...

    What Are the Long-term Visa Options for Indian Retirees in Southeast Asia?
    AR Last reply by Avni Rawal
    • 5 Replies
  • What Does the January 2025 US Visa Bulletin Mean for Indian Green Card Seekers?

    The January 2025 US Visa Bulletin is in favor of Indian green card applicants. It helps to achieve some progress in employment-based and family-sponsored visa categories. The January 2025 US...

    What Does the January 2025 US Visa Bulletin Mean for Indian Green Card Seekers?
    PK Last reply by Prateek Khanna
    • 5 Replies
  • What is the Process for Obtaining Refugee or Asylum Status?

    The process for obtaining refugee or asylum status is as follows: you can register through the UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency which will record, verify, and update your information...

    What is the Process for Obtaining Refugee or Asylum Status?
    AS Last reply by Abhishek Sain
    • 12 Replies
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