Annulment of Marriage for NRIs
For many Non Resident Indians (NRIs), marriage is not just a personal relationship, it is a legal bridge between countries, cultures, and immigration systems. A wedding may take place in India, while the couple lives abroad, relies on visas, sponsorships, and foreign residency laws. When such a marriage is later discovered to be fundamentally flawed […]
Setting up Family trust for NRIs in India
Setting up Family trust for NRIs in India A family trust in India is a legal structure where a person transfers assets (like property, money or investments situated in India) into a trust and which is handled by a professional person who manages the assets of the person(settlor) for the benefit of the family members. […]
Procedure for NRIs to Avail an Aadhaar Card
The requirements and procedure to avail an Aadhaar card for an NRI is similar to the process that an Indian resident has to go through. You will need to visit the official website of UIDAI or the enrolment centres approved by it to apply for the Aadhar Card online or offline. Following are the steps […]
How NRIs Can Safeguard Against Rising Cyber Fraud in 2025?
As a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), you’re no stranger to managing life across borders. While living abroad comes with numerous advantages, there are unique challenges too — one of the most pressing being the threat of cyber fraud. Over the years, fraudsters have become increasingly sophisticated in their tactics and in 2024, NRIs were particularly vulnerable […]
Looking for an NRI Lawyer? Things to Consider!
Choosing a lawyer to handle your matter/case may prove to be a tough job and searching for an NRI lawyer when you actually reside outside India things may outstretch to a paramount level. Even the recommendations from friends, relatives, family etc. can be complicating sometimes. Choosing the right lawyer can make the difference between a […]
Rogue NRI Hubbies May Lose Their Properties
WCD minister Maneka Gandhi said that Govt. of India considers crucial changes in criminal law, which may allow confiscation of the property of NRI men who desert their wives and do not respond to notices issued to them. The WCD ministry is also writing to the Union home ministry to increase the time limit for […]
Why Should NRIs Invest in Indian Real Estate?
Investing in India’s real estate is considered as one of the most lucrative investment options for the NRIs across the globe. Besides having a decent knowledge regarding all the terms and conditions of investing in Indian properties, NRIs can also reap good returns through investing in this sector. Nevertheless, any kind of investment that involves […]
BANK ACCOUNT OPTIONS FOR NRIs – NRE, NRO and FCNR
NRIs have a lot of options with regards to opening a bank account in India. NRIs/OCIs can open the following types of accounts in the Indian banks: Rupee Accounts: Non-Resident (Ordinary) Account – NRO. Non-Resident (External) Rupee Account – NRE. Foreign Currency Accounts: Non-Resident (Foreign Currency) Account – FCNR Here is an infographic showing the […]
How can an NRI Revoke or Cancel a Power of Attorney?
Are you an NRI and have granted a Power of Attorney (POA) to someone in India? And because of some reason now, you do not wish to continue with the granting of that POA or are facing a situation where the person to whom POA was granted is not prepared to take up the power […]
How Can an NRI Get Birth Certificate – NABC in India?
The proof of birth plays a critical role when it comes to getting through official documentation of any type. Without proof of birth, getting a passport or visa can be challenging. A lot of Indians have to go through several legal formalities in order to get it. And inadequate knowledge or ignorance can further make […]