I'm a US citizen and how long i can stay out side of US?

Question

Hi,

I'm a US citizen and i'm planning to go back to India and stay for few years. So, what is the maximum period that i can stay in India?

Please advise me.

Thanks.

Answer 1

You can be outside the US for as long as you want and remain a citizen.

Answer 2

you are free to go anywhere you wish and stay as long as the host country allows you

India does give long visas ,so since you have been there before ? just apply for a long visa

here are the visas to India :

Type of Visa US Nationals Other Nationals

Transit Visa (Single/Double Entry) Validity 15 days only $30 $10

All types of Visa other than transit Visa valid up to 6 months (Multiple Entry) $60 $40

Student Visa (Valid for over 1 year to 5 years) Multiple Entry $95 $75

All type of Visa other than transit Visa valid for over 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry) $85 $130

# Tourist/Business Visa – (for US Nationals only) valid for over 5 years and up to 10 years $ 150 N/A #

Transfer of Visa to New Passport $25 $5

http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/vis...

Answer 3

If you are a US citizen, you remain a US citizen until you actively (and legally), renounce your US citizenship.  In other words, you may remain outside the US for the rest of your life, and you will still retain your US citizenship.

Answer 4

You can stay in India for as long as you want.  Countries grant visas based on your reasons for going to the country (to study, to work, etc.) so make sure that you renew your visa and stay registered in India.  Other than that, though, feel free to live in India for a few years or even more.

Answer 5

You can stay as long as you wish. You must however still file a tax return. Otherwise It would probably be better to stay in India. If you earn while in India less than 82,000. you will owe no tax for that calendar year. The catch is this(YOU HAVE TO STAY OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. FOR 330 DAYS). Otherwise if you make 1,000.00 get your check book ready.

Oh so when you decide to return just make sure your passport is valid.