Are NPS Contribution by NRIs Tax Deductible?

RN Posted by: Rajiv Nanda
• 21 June, 2025
4 Reply

Yes, NRIs can avail of a tax deduction for their NPS contributions. Like Indian citizens, they also enjoy the benefits of NPS schemes, and they can only contribute to the NPS tier 2 account, which allows NRIs to contribute to NPS. For this, NRIs have to meet the criteria and eligibility to open an NPS account.

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  • Mrinalini Pandey 25 June, 2025

    NPS is a defined-contribution retirement savings scheme that makes your future better. As an NRI, if you make contributions to NPS, then it will also help you to get Tax breaks. You can easily open an NPS tier 2 account, which is the best post-retirement plan for settling done in India.

  • Keshav Rathi 24 June, 2025

    Yes, NRIs can get up to an INR 1.5 lakh tax break if they contribute to the NPS account under section 80C and INR 50,000 under section 80CCD(IB). But there are some conditions that an NRI should be between the ages of 18-60 and have a PAN card with a bank account in an NPS bank for KYC verification.

  • Shraddha Kunte 23 June, 2025

    Yes, NRIs can get tax deductions on their NPS contribution, but to avail of the tax deductions, you just need to have an NPS account. Here's what you can do. For an NPS account, you need to create an NPS account by entering all your details and bank details. Upload all the documents, like scanned signatures and photos, and once your account is made, you can start making contributions to the NPS account.

  • Tarun Kohli 23 June, 2025

    Yes, you can avail of NRI tax deductions if you are contributing to the NPS, but to contribute to an NPS account, you must have one. Here is what you can do. You can apply online for an NPS account. There is no need to visit an offline center. NPS has announced an e-NPS, which allows you to open your NPS account easily and start making contributions.

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