πŸ“‹ NRI Checklists

Every NRI decision, in the order you'll actually do it.

Interactive checklists for the big moves β€” returning to India, kids studying abroad, parents visiting, property in India, inheritance. Tick items as you complete them. Your progress saves locally in this browser.

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Returning to India

Every move from "should we?" to "first 30 days in India" β€” OCI, RNOR tax planning, NRE conversion, ToR customs, FX, schools. 5 phases, 28 items.

5 phases Β· 28 items Β· ~24 month runway
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Visiting India

Pre-flight + first-48-hours checklist for NRIs going home. Travel insurance, OCI carry, FX cards, eSIM, customs allowance, parents' meds, gifts. 5 phases, 22 items.

5 phases Β· 22 items Β· ~6 weeks out
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Student going abroad β€” Part 1

Pre-departure checklist for Indian students heading to the US, UK, Canada, Australia. Applications, visa, education loan, forex card, visa-mandated insurance, packing, care packages from home, first 30 days. 6 phases, 33 items.

Part 1 of 2 Β· 33 items Β· ~12 month runway
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Student life abroad β€” Part 2

Once you've landed. First-semester rhythm + on-campus work limits + US tax filing + CPT internship + summer planning + OPT preparation + Plan B for the 60-86% who don't land H1B. 5 phases, 24 items.

Part 2 of 2 Β· 24 items Β· semesters 1-4
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OCI application

The OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) checklist that won't get rejected β€” eligibility, photo specs (where everyone fails), document list, online application, VFS / CKGS submission. Adults + minors. 5 phases, 18 items.

5 phases Β· 18 items Β· ~8-16 week processing
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Parents visiting USA

B1/B2 (Business / Tourist) visitor visa, US-issued visitor insurance, ER (Emergency Room) cost preparedness, prescription medications, customs allowance, first week in the US. 5 phases, 22 items.

5 phases Β· 22 items Β· ~6 month runway
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Buying property in India

RBI (Reserve Bank of India) rules, NRE/NRO funding, RERA + title due diligence, Power of Attorney setup, registration + stamp duty, TDS, FATCA/FBAR reporting. 5 phases, 22 items.

5 phases Β· 22 items Β· ~6 month process
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Inheritance in India

Documents, probate / succession certificate, title mutation, NRO repatriation with Form 15CA/15CB, US tax reporting (Form 3520, FBAR, FATCA), distribution. 5 phases, 24 items.

5 phases Β· 24 items Β· ~12 month process
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First 90 days in the US

For new H1B / L1 / F1 arrivals. SSN (Social Security Number), US bank, lease, driver's licence, credit-builder card, 401(k), first paycheck. 5 phases, 26 items.

5 phases Β· 26 items Β· 90 day runway
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Medical care in India

What's cheaper / better in India (heart, dental, IVF, LASIK, MRI, knee). Top hospitals, specialists, JCI / NABH accreditation, medical visa, FX, insurance reimbursement. 5 phases, 22 items.

5 phases Β· 22 items Β· save 60-95%
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Wedding in India

Venue, vendors (photographer, decorator, MUA, choreographer), NRI guest logistics, FX budget across multiple corridors, marriage registration, post-wedding paperwork. 5 phases, 24 items.

5 phases Β· 24 items Β· ~12 month plan
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Gifts from India to take back

Sarees, kurtas, gold jewellery, sweets, masalas, brassware, religious items. Customs limits (USA $800, UK Β£390, Canada CAD 800, AU $900), vendor links, packing strategy. 5 categories, 22 items.

5 categories Β· 22 items Β· before flight back
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Apps to install for India trip

UPI (BHIM, GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), transport (Uber, Ola, IRCTC), food (Zomato, Swiggy), govt (DigiLocker, mAadhaar), entertainment. With install prerequisites. 5 categories, 16 apps.

5 categories Β· 16 apps Β· install pre-flight
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Cards + IDs you need in India

Aadhaar, PAN, OCI, Indian passport, driving licence, voter ID, ration card, ABHA health ID, DigiLocker, FASTag. With application paths + the 4 places NRIs get stuck. 5 categories, 20 items.

5 categories Β· 20 items Β· before resident move
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