NRI

NON-RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI)

NRI is any person holding Indian Passport but has immigrated to some other country for the duration of 6 months or more for residence, employment purpose, and vacation circumstances that indicate intention to stay out of India for an indefinite period.

Following people are also considered NRI:

  • If a person’s stay in India is less than 182 days during the preceding financial year, then also the person will be considered NRI.
  • Citizens of India who are working abroad with foreign government agencies like United Nations Organisation (UNO), affiliates, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank etc. on assignment.
  • Officials of Central and State Government and Public Sector undertaking deputed abroad on temporary assignments or posted to their offices, including Indian diplomat missions, abroad.

Non-resident foreign citizens of Indian Origin are treated on par with non-resident Indian citizens.