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Hi Remy

Thanks for reply.

And you're right "don't worry about this at the moment..." We are stuck in this mess, you never know with India how the wind will be blowing next year! We will take your advice and enjoy our apartment and our friends.

Definitely be there for the Christmas Bash:thumbsup:

Kinrara

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Kinrara said
fwiw FEMA doesn't mention visas at all.
As regards intention, being retired is a good start (same for me in a couple of weeks time).
We have also 'turned around' our flights so this year we will be going out on the return half (so no flight pre-booked to UK).
And as I have said before, you can reasonably argue that buying property is a de facto indication of an intention to stay for an indefinite period.

cheers - AndyD 8-)#

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Hi Andy

Thanks for your reply, interesting.

Good luck for your retirement;), will we see you at the Christmas Bash?

Regards

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> will we see you at the Christmas Bash?

definately, inshallah! <g>

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Hi Andy,

How do you explain what happened to Douglas then?
He had no property anywhere else, retired, resident, adhered to FEMA and on renewal of his x-visa was excluded and given 14days to leave the country.....and was told he had to go to his own country to retire.:confused::confused:

Also so many people have 'bought' property but are using it for a few weeks in the year......buying property definately doesnt constitute 'intention to stay'. I have property in Goa but cannot prove 'intention to stay' as i am not going to be living there for an indefinate period.

Dont think youll get away with this one Andy.

Regards,
Remy

PS have a good retiement and see you at the Christmas Bash.....we can argue about it over a kingfisher.:D

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Hi Andy,

Have a long and happy retirement :eek: You can now join the Saga louts :rofl::rofl:

:wub: Noni

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Remy said "How do you explain what happened to Douglas then?"
I can't explain what happened to Douglas but then I don't know all of the details.
I have heard of one similar case, on that occasion I think the person had gone to the FRO to try and eXtend their X visa.
I wasn't suggesting I had the answer - just my suggestions for 'best efforts' to do it properly.

AndyD 8-)#

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... and thanks to Remy & noni for the good wishes - see y'all at the bash

cheers (_)? AndyD 8-)#

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Hi Andy,
How did the retirement party go?

What is "to do it properly" - does anybody know?

Noni

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Hi Andy and Noni,

Do you know what i think the answer is going to be?

Paying a hefty bribe to the right official.:curse:
This is sickening i know.......but it seems to be the way to get results in India.:eek:

Regards,
Remy

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I have read about Douglas from his postings but does anybody know the real truth? I am not casting aspersions but what is the real story - does anybody know?

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:ohmy:
Hi Emsirrah,

Douglas has told us all his account of what has happened to him, he is under no obligation to do this.
What he has said months ago is more aparent everyday in Goa.

1.5 year x-visas are no longer being issued .
2.The register is closed to FNs.
3.Property Purchases by FNs are being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement.
4.'Bogus' (FN) Companies are being investigated.
5. Retirees are being excluded.
6. Residency is no longer being granted on the 183 day rule alone but 'intention to stay' must be proved.
7. FN Property purchase warnings have been posted on the High Commission of India websites.

need i go on........why do you doubt Douglas' story???
We currently have many members here who are under investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement in Goa for possible illegal property purchase.........all this backs up Douglas' story 100%.

Regards,
Remy

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Hi Kinrara,

Great you have your visa, hopefully by the time we need renewing them, they will have come to their senses. :rofl::rofl: one can hope.

Keep in touch, and let us know how it is going out there. What date do you
fly?

Have you found out if the Register was open and you did you 183 days in the financial year lst April - 31st March, could you register on a Tourist Visa?

Anyway enjoy.