However, depending on their specific circumstances and the tax laws of the country they reside in, expats may have other retirement savings options available, such as contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA), a Roth IRA, or a foreign retirement plan. Who doesn't love a tax break?
The change in the citizenship by any Non-Resident Indian pensioner will not affect his entitlement to the pension.
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely. It allows the cardholders a lifetime entry to the country along with benefits such as being able to own land and make other investments in the country.
You are eligible to open your NPS account if you are a citizen of India whether resident, non-resident or an Overseas Citizen of India , if you fulfil the following conditions: You should be between 18 and 70 years of age as on the date of submission of your application to the PoP / PoP-SP, or online through e-NPS.
Can an NRI join NPS? Yes, an NRI between the age of 18 – 60 years, as on the date of submission of his/her application and complying with the extant KYC norms, can open an NPS account.
In such cases, and even otherwise, as an NRI, you can invest in pension plans in India. While investing in the different types of annuity pension plans, consider the required retirement corpus, inflation, exchange rate and the tax implications for better returns.
Global Access: NRIs can participate in NPS from anywhere in the world, making it a convenient retirement savings option. Tax Benefits: NPS offers tax benefits, such as deductions of up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs under Section 80CCD(1B) of the Income Tax Act, which can reduce taxable income.
Best Pension Plans†† for NRI's in India Plan NameMinimum AgeAnnuity to Spouse Aviva Wealth Builder Plan 5 years NA Bajaj Allianz Life Pension Guarantee Plan 37 years 50 and 100 percent LIC Jeevan Akshay 30 years 50 and 100 percent LIC Jeevan Nidhi Plan 20 years 50 percent1 more row