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Watch: Planning to return to India: Have you considered these? Financial planning, phone number

7 Aug 20231 minRelocation Planning

A short Desi Return pre-departure checklist covering financial planning, phone-number access, documents, credit protection, and hidden tasks before returning to India.

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What this conversation covers

  • What Should NRIs Finish Before Returning to India?
  • Why Do These Hidden Essentials Matter More Than You Think?
  • How Do I Freeze My US Credit Before Moving to India?
  • What Is an Apostille Certificate and Why Do I Need It?
  • Should I Consolidate My Bank Accounts Before Moving to India?
  • Can I Keep My US Phone Number After Moving to India?
  • What US Accounts Should I Keep Access to From India?
  • What Is the Comprehensive Relocation Checklist for Returning NRIs?
  • What Documents Should I Apostille Before Leaving the US?
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Returning to India
  • Related Articles You Should Read

Transcript

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0:00 So you have decided to move back to India congratulations a lot of things on your mind with the move in this video I'm going to talk about few things that might not be on the top of your mind first have you considered freezing your credit at the three major credit bureaus this would help in protecting your financial information during the move what about getting a post-style birth certificates for your kids this is an important step to ensure these documents are legally valid in India especially helpful when you're applying for oci for kids in India also consultate your bank accounts close out unused credit cards make sure you have updated your contact information your phone number address email ID so that you still have access to OTP one-time password so you can access your accounts and by the way in order to maintain your Us phone number while living outside check out the video in the link below

1:02 That talks through some various options you also have a free comprehensive checklist that helps you with your relocation check out the link below all we need is your name and email ID so that we can send the link to your inbox happy moving and best of luck with your new chapter in India keep in mind preparation is the key for smooth and successful relocation take care

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