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What is the difference between NRI and NRE?

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2 2022-04-25T16:37:08+00:00

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If I understand it correctly, you want to know the difference between NRI and NRE Accounts. If that’s the case, I can help you out. I have a cousin in Dubai and we were having this discussion about which account is better NRI or NRE. I will let you in on what we discussed and I hope that it will help you arrive at a decision yourself.

NRI and NRE Difference

Before telling you about both the accounts, let me tell you the NRI and NRE full forms. NRI is Non-Resident Indian account and NRE is Non-Resident External account. Here is a table to explain difference between NRI and NRE quickly:

NRI Account NRE Account

To open NRI account the person should at least be outside of India for 120 days in a particular year 

NRE Account is a part of NRI accounts. This account accepts income from the current country of residence

Such account opener should have resided in India for less than 365 days for the past 4 years combined

Only income denominated in Indian rupees is accepted in NRE Account

There are three accounts that come under NRI account - NRE Account, NRO account and FCNR account (NRE: Non Resident External, NRO: Non Resident Ordinary, FCNR: Foreign Currency Non-Residential Account)

NRE Account allows foreign currency transfer but the balance is held in Indian Rupees

Documents to be submitted: 

  • Employment proof

  • Visa permit, student visa, employment visa, residence visa, or work permit.

  • Photocopy of the information page of the passport.

  • Bank application form

  • KYC document (optional)

The amount deposited is tax free and the account holder is eligible to earn 4.35% interest on deposit amount annually

I hope this clarifies all your doubts about the difference between NRI and NRE accounts.

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