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New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hi Everyone , I am from South Africa , born in this country. I am looking to apply for my OCI and have been trying for quite a while. I am unable to secure unabridged birth certificates for my ancestors . I have tried several government offices ... Read More
How long OCI card holder who has BE citizenship can stay in India by Santosh0787
Hello members,Can someone tell me how long a OCI card holder can stay out of Belgium and live in India? Does he need to pay taxes or submit any papers regularly to keep the citizenship? What things do we need to keep in mind to avoid ...
Hi Santosh , as far as I know OCI grants you a lifetime stay in India. It is evident that you have traced your roots back to India. The only 2 things that you cannot do as an OCI card holder is vote in India and own agricultural land. All the ... Read More
Is the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid? by renereddy
Hi Does anyone know if the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid . My OCI registration papers are in limbo as this is the feedback we have received. They are busy with a clean up and sanitation operation that is taking a while ...
Thank you Cheryl . Hope to receive from positive news . All we have experience in the last 2 years are dead ends:( Read More
Is the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid? by renereddy
Hi Does anyone know if the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid . My OCI registration papers are in limbo as this is the feedback we have received. They are busy with a clean up and sanitation operation that is taking a while ...
I am from South Africa , applied via India Read More
New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Yes I am from South Africa , however our home affairs are not helpful , so our application was sent to Dehli directly Read More
Is the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid?
Hi Does anyone know if the foreign affairs/embassy in Delhi is closed due to covid . My OCI registration papers are in limbo as this is the feedback we have received. They are busy with a clean up and sanitation operation that is taking a while ... Read More
moving to India?? by MeriPrem
My deepest desire is to move to India - I have the ideas, just not the know-how to make my dream a definite reality - so much is involved - When I think of selling all my hard-to-come by antique furniture, beautiful houseplants I've had for over 20 ...
Hi YogineeI am from South Africa, so paperwork is going through our south African govt departments which takes a long time. We have all paperwork to prove our Indian descent. Read More
moving to India?? by MeriPrem
My deepest desire is to move to India - I have the ideas, just not the know-how to make my dream a definite reality - so much is involved - When I think of selling all my hard-to-come by antique furniture, beautiful houseplants I've had for over 20 ...
I cant wait to live in India. I am in the process of getting OCI. I hope that it does not take too long Read More
New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
ok thank you Read More
New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi There I am not sure if they still issue a 10 year visa anymore Read More
INDIA FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...
thank you for the guidance Read More
Residency in Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry by TJ74
Greetings We are South African Citizens aged 62 & 57 and have a desire to live in either Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry. I have not been successful in obtaining an OCI Card despite the fact that all of my Great Grandparents were of Indian Origin. My ...
Hi Option 2 will be a long term visa that can be renewed , I think the longest visa is 10 years Read More
Residency in Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry by TJ74
Greetings We are South African Citizens aged 62 & 57 and have a desire to live in either Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry. I have not been successful in obtaining an OCI Card despite the fact that all of my Great Grandparents were of Indian Origin. My ...
What was the reason for the OCI not being sucessful Read More
How to be happy as an expat in India by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in India as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
Thank you sharing . I am going to follow my passion and move to India in 2026, five years seems so long:-( I am moving to Mysore and going to work with children but on a voluntary basis . You are right , India is for people that want to live ... Read More
What struck you about India? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in India, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in India and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
Hi All I am planning to relocate to Mysuru in the next 5 years . I am from South Africa . Anyone from the area (local or expats) I would like to hear your views:) Read More