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How to apply for Pravasi ID Card (Norka ID Card)?

Written By Gautham Krishna | Published on February 18, 2020

Pravasi ID card or Norka ID Card is the single stop for a Non-Resident Keralite (NRK) to connect with the Government of Kerala. This multi-purpose photo identity card entitles every NRK to avail all services and facilities offered by NORKA Roots.

Pravasi ID Card

Benefits

The benefits of Pravasi ID card or Norka ID Card is, it can be availed for medical treatments, death assistance, marriage assistance, purchase of physical aids to combat disability etc. Pravasi ID card provides an add-on of Personal Accident Insurance coverage of upto a maximum of Rs. 2 Lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria

Following are the eligibility criteria to apply online for Pravasi ID card.

Should have completed 18 years of age
You should be a Pravasi residing or working abroad with a valid passport and visa for at least 6 months.

Documents Required

Following documents are required in JPEG format for application of Norka ID Card.

Copies of front and address page of the passport
Copy of Visa Page/ Ikkama/ Work Permit/ Residence Permit
Photo and Signature of the applicant.

Apply Online for Pravasi Card

Follow the below steps to apply online for the Norka ID card.

Register on Norka Website
Login to Norka Roots website
Click on Pravasi ID Card.
Click on Apply.

Enter the details such as

Permanent address
Office Address
Address Abroad
Family Info
Nominee Details
Passport Details
Duration of Stay abroad

Pravasi Norka ID Card Online Application

Upload your photograph and signature
Make the required payment

A video on application process is provided below.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for the Norka ID card is Rs 315 per card.

Validity

Norka ID card has a validity of 3 years.

Apply Online for Renewal of Pravasi Card

You can apply for renewal 3 months before the date of expiry. Follow the below steps to apply online for renewal of Pravasi card.

Login to Norka Roots website.
Click on Pravasi ID Card
Click on Renewal. Copies of prescribed documents and renewal fee should be submitted to renew the Pravasi Card.

Helpline

You can call 1800 425 3939 or mail to mail@norkaroots.org for help.

Raising Grievances

Follow the below steps to raise grievances related to Norka ID card.

Login to Norka Roots website.
Click on "Raising a Grievance".
Select Grievance Category as "NRK ID Card Related".
Enter the Grievance Description.
Click on Submit to raise the Grievances.

FAQs

What are some common queries related to Norka ID card?
You can find a list of common Norka ID card queries and their answer in the link below.
Norka ID card queries and its answers

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