What are the Income Tax Implications for NRIs Holding an OCI/PIO Card Issued by a Country Other Then India?

RJ Posted by: Rhea Jindal
• 12 December, 2025
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The Income tax implications for the NRIs holding an OCI or PIO card issued by a country other than India are determined by their residency status in India according to the Income Tax Act of 1961. The tax implications are determined solely by the number of days a PIO or an OCI cardholder spends in India. 

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  • Vipul Dulani 15 December, 2025

    The income tax for the PIO and OCI cardholders depends on various factors, like 

    • The time you have been in India.
    • It also depends on your residency status. 
    • The type of Income that you earn in India. 

     

  • Kriti Suri 15 December, 2025

    Here is the taxation of the Income of the PIOs and OCI: 

    • The persons of Indian origin and Overseas citizens of Indian are taxed all over worldwide income in India. 
    • If you stay in India for less than 182 days in a financial year, then you will not be taxed on the salary income that you will get in India. 
    • You can get the high tax rate of 30%. 

     

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