{"id":223,"date":"2019-05-08T08:10:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/?p=223"},"modified":"2019-05-08T08:10:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:10:15","slug":"transfer-of-residence-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/index.php\/2019\/05\/08\/transfer-of-residence-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferring Your Residence To India? Know More About The Transfer of Residence Rules Under The Baggage Rules, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a person who is engaged in a profession overseas and wish to transfer your residence to India, the Government of India has some concessions in place. These concessions are in addition to the normal duty-free rules that are applicable to all passengers in general. This article will give you a quick brief about the rules.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0To be eligible for the transfer of residence rules under the Baggage Rules, 2016, you have to be engaged in a profession abroad for more than three months.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0The concessions available to people transferring their residence to India are different, based on the duration for which you were practising a profession abroad – three to six months, six months to one year, one year to two years and two years or more.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Three annexures are important to note:<\/p>\n

Annexure I:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Firearms.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Cartridges of firearms exceeding 50.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Cigarettes exceeding 100 sticks or cigars exceeding 25 or tobacco exceeding 125 gms.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Alcoholic liquor or wines in excess of two litres.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Flat Panel (Liquid Crystal Display\/Light-Emitting Diode\/ Plasma) television.<\/p>\n

Annexure II:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Colour Television.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Video Home Theatre System.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Dish Washer.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Domestic Refrigerators of capacity above 300 litres or its equivalent.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Deep Freezer.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Video camera or the combination of any such Video camera with one or more of the following goods, namely:- (a) television receiver; (b) sound recording or reproducing apparatus; (c) video reproducing apparatus.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Cinematographic films of 35mm and above.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Gold or Silver, in any form, other than ornaments.<\/p>\n

Annexure III:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player or Video Television Receiver or Video Cassette Disk Player.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Digital Video Disc player.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Music System.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Air-Conditioner.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Microwave Oven.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Word Processing Machine.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Fax Machine.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Portable Photocopying Machine.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Washing Machine.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Electrical or Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cooking Range<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Personal Computer (Desktop Computer)<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Laptop Computer (Notebook Computer)<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Domestic Refrigerators of capacity up to 300 litres or its equivalent.<\/p>\n

\"Transfer
Knowing these rules will help you save a lot of money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of three to six months, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I are eligible. These are applicable to an Indian passenger.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of six months to one year, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of one lakh rupees. These are applicable to an Indian passenger.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of one to two years, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of two lakh rupees. The Indian passenger should not have availed a concession in the three years preceding to the year of claim.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of more than two years, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of five lakh rupees. \u00a0However, the person should have stayed for a minimum stay of two years abroad preceding the date of transfer of residence (a time period of two years can be excused on account of terminal leave or other special circumstances) and the person\u2019s stay in India in these two years should not have exceeded a period of six months (exception given in case of special circumstances). The Indian passenger should not have availed a concession in the three years preceding to the year of claim.<\/p>\n

\"Transfer
If you are transferring your residence to India, this guide will prove helpful for knowledge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8.\u00a0The baggage may be accompanied or unaccompanied. The unaccompanied baggage can arrive in India up to two months to one year before the arrival of the person. It should arrive within a month after the person\u2019s arrival (exceptions can be granted by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs or Assistant Commissioner of Customs).<\/p>\n

For more information you can read:<\/p>\n

Baggage Rules, 2016 by the Government of India<\/a><\/p>\n

An In-depth Guide About Transfer of Residence Rules by GST Station<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> at 21st\u00a0Century Relocations for your relocation needs. We are experienced professionals who can provide customized and affordable quotes, getting you moving in no time.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: <\/strong>Rules and the law change from time to time. To know about the most recent TR rules, please contact us at 21st Century Relocations.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/p>\n

How To Select A Good Relocations Company?<\/a><\/p>\n

Moving To A New Place? Here\u2019s How To Make New Friends!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you are a person who is engaged in a profession overseas and wish to transfer your residence to India, the Government of India has some concessions in place. These concessions are in addition to the normal duty-free rules that are applicable to all passengers in general. This article will give you a quick brief about the rules. 1.\u00a0To be eligible for the transfer of residence rules under the Baggage Rules, 2016, you have to be engaged in a profession abroad for more than three months. 2.\u00a0The concessions available to people transferring their residence to India are different, based on the duration for which you were practising a profession abroad – three to six months, six months to one year, one year to two years and two years or more. 3.\u00a0Three annexures are important to note: Annexure I: 1.\u00a0Firearms. 2.\u00a0Cartridges of firearms exceeding 50. 3.\u00a0Cigarettes exceeding 100 sticks or cigars exceeding 25 or tobacco exceeding 125 gms. 4.\u00a0Alcoholic liquor or wines in excess of two litres. 5.\u00a0Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments. 6.\u00a0Flat Panel (Liquid Crystal Display\/Light-Emitting Diode\/ Plasma) television. Annexure II: 1.\u00a0Colour Television. 2.\u00a0Video Home Theatre System. 3.\u00a0Dish Washer. 4.\u00a0Domestic Refrigerators of capacity above 300 litres or its equivalent. 5.\u00a0Deep Freezer. 6.\u00a0Video camera or the combination of any such Video camera with one or more of the following goods, namely:- (a) television receiver; (b) sound recording or reproducing apparatus; (c) video reproducing apparatus. 7.\u00a0Cinematographic films of 35mm and above. 8.\u00a0Gold or Silver, in any form, other than ornaments. Annexure III: 1.\u00a0Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player or Video Television Receiver or Video Cassette Disk Player. 2.\u00a0Digital Video Disc player. 3.\u00a0Music System. 4.\u00a0Air-Conditioner. 5.\u00a0Microwave Oven. 6.\u00a0Word Processing Machine. 7.\u00a0Fax Machine. 8.\u00a0Portable Photocopying Machine. 9.\u00a0Washing Machine. 10.\u00a0Electrical or Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cooking Range 11.\u00a0Personal Computer (Desktop Computer) 12.\u00a0Laptop Computer (Notebook Computer) 13.\u00a0Domestic Refrigerators of capacity up to 300 litres or its equivalent. 4.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of three to six months, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I are eligible. These are applicable to an Indian passenger. 5.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of six months to one year, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of one lakh rupees. These are applicable to an Indian passenger. 6.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of one to two years, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of two lakh rupees. The Indian passenger should not have availed a concession in the three years preceding to the year of claim. 7.\u00a0For an abroad stay duration of more than two years, personal belongings and household articles other than the ones mentioned in Annexure I & II but including those mentioned in Annexure III up to a value of five lakh rupees. \u00a0However, the person should have stayed for a minimum stay of two years abroad preceding the date of transfer of residence (a time period of two years can be excused on account of terminal leave or other special circumstances) and the person\u2019s stay in India in these two years should not have exceeded a period of six months (exception given in case of special circumstances). The Indian passenger should not have availed a concession in the three years preceding to the year of claim. 8.\u00a0The baggage may be accompanied or unaccompanied. The unaccompanied baggage can arrive in India up to two months to one year before the arrival of the person. It should arrive within a month after the person\u2019s arrival (exceptions can be granted by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs or Assistant Commissioner of Customs). For more information you can read: Baggage Rules, 2016 by the Government of India An In-depth Guide About Transfer of Residence Rules by GST Station Contact us at 21st\u00a0Century Relocations for your relocation needs. We are experienced professionals who can provide customized and affordable quotes, getting you moving in no time. Disclaimer: Rules and the law change from time to time. To know about the most recent TR rules, please contact us at 21st Century Relocations. Read more: How To Select A Good Relocations Company? Moving To A New Place? 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