Transfer of residency

amystarcraft · Feb 7th, 2007, 01:34

I note from my research that there is large concession for the importation of personal/household items if you qualify for 'TRANSFER OF RESIDENCY' status. As we about to ship a whole lot of personal items over can anyone advise on how you go about obtaining this status and whether you need it before you apply or get it when you arrive at customs? Consular help at this end hasnt been able to advise and the concessions are quite large.

Also what are the tricks about dealing with customs. We are using a company called 'world baggage' and are airfreighting goods. We have brief descriptions on the outside of the boxes. The company has suggested we deal with their agent in Delhi to get the goods out. Any advice?

Nick-H · Feb 7th, 2007, 10:44

ISTR that what was important for me gettng T of R was, a) having a visa other than tourist and b) having a residents permit.

Dealing with customs this end? Let someone else do it.

I was interested to see the experience, but our shippers talked me out of it. It was all part of the service anyway, so it didn't cost us any more for them to do it all.

They said that it would involve hours of just standing around, in the sun, waiting for people and things to happen.

They know the people, they know the procedures. They cleared my container-full for about GBP50 --- which came as a nice surprise

amystarcraft · Feb 7th, 2007, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

ISTR that what was important for me gettng T of R was, a) having a visa other than tourist and b) having a residents permit.

Dealing with customs this end? Let someone else do it.

I was interested to see the experience, but our shippers talked me out of it. It was all part of the service anyway, so it didn't cost us any more for them to do it all.

They said that it would involve hours of just standing around, in the sun, waiting for people and things to happen.

They know the people, they know the procedures. They cleared my container-full for about GBP50 --- which came as a nice surprise

Any how do you obtain a residents permit? Before we depart Australia, at Customs in India or elsewhere?

Nick-H · Feb 7th, 2007, 12:16

Only once you are resident here!

Chickens and eggs?

amystarcraft · Feb 7th, 2007, 12:23

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Only once you are resident here!

Chickens and eggs?

Welcome to India hey.... Pretty much as I received from the consulate. I start by stating that I have looked at their website and there is no information on how and when to obtain the status, simply the conditions if you get it. They answer my question by telling me to look at their website....

Going to get a broker to assist us getting our baggage through. Can anyone recommend anyone or advise any experiences?

GoanCanuck · Feb 7th, 2007, 12:50

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Originally Posted by amystarcraft

Any how do you obtain a residents permit? Before we depart Australia, at Customs in India or elsewhere?

You don't need a residents permit. Are you of Indian origin? The process is fairly straight forward. Every year there are thousands of Indians from Goa and Kerala who after working several years in the Persian gulf countries come back to settle in India for good under the Transfer Of Residence category.

Back in the 80's when there was no choice in the Indian car market, a guy whom I know brought back a top of the line Mercedes with him from Kuwait and sold it to a imported car dealer within no time. Needless to say he made a huge amount from the sale.

For further guidance contact the PRO(Customs) at Mumbai airport,
http://www.mumbaicustoms.gov.in/public.asp

amystarcraft · Feb 7th, 2007, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

You don't need a residents permit. Are you of Indian origin? The process is fairly straight forward. Every year there are thousands of Indians from Goa and Kerala who after working several years in the Persian gulf countries come back to settle in India for good under the Transfer Of Residence category.

Back in the 80's when there was no choice in the Indian car market, a guy whom I know brought back a top of the line Mercedes with him from Kuwait and sold it to a imported car dealer within no time. Needless to say he made a huge amount from the sale.

For further guidance contact the PRO(Customs) at Mumbai airport,
http://www.mumbaicustoms.gov.in/public.asp

No Im an Australian citizen but I note from the categories that you can get it without being an India National. I have a contract for at least two years so Im planning to use that as my ticket to obtaining customs concessions.

Nick-H · Feb 7th, 2007, 17:15

OK, so you are coming on an employment visa.

You are required to register (within 14 days of arrival, I think...) at the FFRO and the registration/residents permit is one piece of paper. See here for details, addresses, etc

Feb 7th, 2007, 01:34	#1
amystarcraft Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 32	Transfer of residency I note from my research that there is large concession for the importation of personal/household items if you qualify for 'TRANSFER OF RESIDENCY' status. As we about to ship a whole lot of personal items over can anyone advise on how you go about obtaining this status and whether you need it before you apply or get it when you arrive at customs? Consular help at this end hasnt been able to advise and the concessions are quite large. Also what are the tricks about dealing with customs. We are using a company called 'world baggage' and are airfreighting goods. We have brief descriptions on the outside of the boxes. The company has suggested we deal with their agent in Delhi to get the goods out. Any advice?

Feb 7th, 2007, 10:44	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,774	ISTR that what was important for me gettng T of R was, a) having a visa other than tourist and b) having a residents permit. Dealing with customs this end? Let someone else do it. I was interested to see the experience, but our shippers talked me out of it. It was all part of the service anyway, so it didn't cost us any more for them to do it all. They said that it would involve hours of just standing around, in the sun, waiting for people and things to happen. They know the people, they know the procedures. They cleared my container-full for about GBP50 --- which came as a nice surprise __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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