Aadhaar Card & Visa Update for NRIs

Do you belong to the tax-paying diaspora of Indian non-residents? Are you aware of the recent amendment introduced by the central government? Here are the two latest updates for you. 

Aadhaar or PAN Card mandatory for NRIs:Most of the emigrants or those who have lived more 182 days in the past 12 months abroad think that Aadhar Card is mandatory for the natives only. A few days ago, it was true but 5 April 2017 made a little amendment to it. Along with natives, NRIs will also have to enroll for this card from now. Otherwise, their application for tax-return will be rejected. 

Bear in mind that Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit alphanumeric unique identification number. The authoritative person captures biometrics images of the applicant. Thereby, the unique id is automatically generated in the record-books of the government officials. 

What things must be kept in mind while linking Aadhaar with PAN Card?Moreover, one more thing the non-residents must keep in mind. If they get PAN card for tax payment, it should be linked to Aadhaar number. Therefore, the biometric details would be mixed and matched with this card holder. Also, the name of the bearer must spell identical or same to the name mentioned in the Aadhaar. Other details, like address, may vary.   

This amendment is introduced under the Financial Act 2017. This rule will be executed since July 2017.

Now, the worries have caught them up since their biometric and demographic details can be at stake if there falls any loop in the data security. It implies that their privacy is at risk. And those who have to pat domestic income tax, they have to hurry up since just a few months are spared to file income tax returns.

The prime concern is that they have to fly down to India for giving their biometric details. It would be an extra financial burden upon them.

Want Visa to India Quickly?  Three cheers to those who want visa to India shortly!  The service has gone jiffy as per directions of the Indian government. The revised visa policies are drafted with the ulterior motto of boosting up tourism and indigenous businesses.

The foreigners or those who get OCI  card can apply for any of these three visas:
·  e-Tourist Visa
·  e-Business Visa
·  e-Medical Visa

In order to get any of these visas, the applicant can:· A new visa called F-visa is introduced with the maximum duration of one year. Multiple entries are allowed in this case.
· 120 days prior to the visit rather than 30 days. It implies that the visa can be applied 120 days before the trip.
· Those who want to apply for business or medical visa on an urgent basis they can get it within 48 hours after submitting the application. Double entry will be allowed to business visa applicants while triple entry is enabled for e-Medical visa.
· The stay duration has been increased from 30 days to 60 days.
· The visa for internship, i.e. Intern (I), to work in Indian companies, educational institutions, non-government organizations can be elongated to maximum of one year or till the internship lasts (whichever is less in duration).

Now, special counters are set up to inquire about the updated visa policy. Now, 24 airports allow visa services rather than 16 airports.