India - Apply for No Obligation to Return to India (NORI)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person (Outside the Country)

1. To Apply for No Obligation to Return to India (NORI), the applicant must approach the appropriate Indian embassy or consulate in the country where the individual is residing link

Note: The applicant must click their respective country to find Indian embassies. Don’t directly approach the embassies, please contact them first and request about the application process.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The Indian Embassy or Consulate will review the application and documentation. If the application is complete and the documentation is in order, the Embassy or Consulate will issue a NORI clearance letter.
11. The J-1 visa holder must obtain clearances from the Regional Passport Office and the respective Home Department of the State.
12. The J-1 visa holder must submit the NORI clearance letter and other required documents to the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India. The Ministry of Human Resource Development will issue the NORI certificate.

Note: In some countries, the embassies themselves will submit the NORI clearance letter and other required documents to the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India. If they did not submit, the applicant must finish this process. The mailing address is provided in the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.

1. The processing time for a NORI certificate can vary depending on the Indian Embassy or Consulate and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. However, it typically takes 3 months to obtain a NORI certificate.

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Required Documents

• NORI Application Form
• A valid Indian passport, along with copies of the relevant pages (such as the first page with personal details, visa pages, and any endorsement pages).
• Employment Details
• Proof of Residency Abroad
• Declaration of Intention
• Educational and Professional Qualifications
• Any Other Supporting Documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of External Affairs
CPV Division (Consular-I Section),
Patiala House Annexe,
Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001
Tel: 011-23389165;
Email: socons[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.


Ministry of Human Resource Department,
ES-5 Division, External Scholar Ship Division.,
2nd floor, Wing-6, West Block -1,
R.K. Puram, Delhi- 110 066.
List of Indian embassies and consulates link
Note: The applicant must click their respective country to find Indian embassies. Don’t directly approach the embassies, please contact them first and request about the application process.

Eligibility

• Any person who resides abroad is eligible to Apply for No Obligation to Return to India (NORI).

Fees

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request. The fee may vary depending on the countries where the applicant is residing.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for a NORI certificate can vary depending on the Indian Embassy or Consulate and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. However, it typically takes 3 months to obtain a NORI certificate.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Passport number
• Visa details
• Details of employment

Need for the Document

• The "No Obligation to Return to India" (NORI) certificate is a document issued by the Government of India to certain categories of Indian professionals working abroad. The NORI certificate essentially states that the holder is not required to return to India for employment purposes.
• This can be particularly relevant for individuals who have been working abroad and wish to continue their employment without facing certain legal and bureaucratic requirements related to their employment status in India.

Information which might help

• The NORI certificate is intended for Indian nationals who are employed abroad and do not have the intention to return to India for employment. It allows them to continue working abroad without the requirement of obtaining employment-related clearances from Indian authorities.
• One of the primary benefits of the NORI certificate is that it exempts the holder from the "two-year home return" requirement, which typically applies to certain categories of professionals returning to India after working abroad. This exemption can simplify the process for professionals who want to maintain their employment abroad.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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