Who is NRI?

As per FEMA,1999 Non- Resident means;

• Indian citizens who proceed abroad for employment 
• or carrying business
• for any other purpose in circumstances indicating indefinite period of Stay outside India
• Indian citizens working abroad on assignments with foreign governments, Government agencies or International and multinational agencies like UNO, International Monetary Fund(IMF)and world bank etc.
• Officials of Central and State government and public sector undertakings deputed abroad on assignments with foreign government agencies /organizations

Note: A person who is residing in abroad for education, working for indefinite period of stay is called Non-Resident Indian. Tourist are not categorized as NRI while students are NRI as per RBI while their stay is not indefinite.