Checklist for Indian Passport Holders
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and bring it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)
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Explanatory Letter by the Applicant to obtain the NRI Certificate (Click Here  )
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Download, Fill out & Sign the Entry/Exit Form (Click Here )
(Please Mention your Entry and Exit dates in India for last 2 years.)
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Original and Copy of: Passport and Proof of US Visa Status and Address Proof of USA
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Fees: $25 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.
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Checklist for US PASSPORT and OCI Holders
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1.
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and bring it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)
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Explanatory Letter by the Applicant to obtain the NRI Certificate (Click Here )
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Original and Copy of: Passport and Address Proof of USA and OCI (Front & Last Page)
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Fees: $25 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.
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For US PASSPORT Holders
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If you are a USA Citizen and do not hold an OCI – you are Not Eligible for this service
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FAQs on NRI Certificate
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Question
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How can one apply for NRI Certificate
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Depending on if you are (Indian Passport Holder OR USA Passport and OCI Holder OR USA Passport Holder),
Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and bring the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Does one need to make an appointment for NRI Certificate ? |
Applicants may walk into the Consulate on any working day as per below:
Timing for submitting the documents: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Timing for collection of the documents:Next day 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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What is the processing time for NRI Certificate ? |
One day (Next Day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.
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Documents valid as a proof of address/residence? |
• US Driving License OR
• Utility Bill OR
• Lease Agreement OR
• State Identity Card OR
• Mortgage Deed
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What Documents are valid as a proof of US Visa Status? |
• Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR
• Green Card. OR
• Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR
• I-797, I-140 or I-20
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Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ? |
Yes, Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail.
Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.
Please send a Self Addressed prepaid envelope/Label along with your application.
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If I am sending my application via Physical Mail - Should I send my original Documents along? |
No, For Physical Mail Applications - Please send all the supporting Documents Notarized.
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