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Registration of ID Card

The NRT ID card is a bridge to connect Tamils living outside Tamil Nadu with the Government of Tamil Nadu. This ID card gives every Non-Resident Tamils, an opportunity to avail all the services and facilities provided by the “Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board” now and in the future. Applicants should have worked outside Tamil Nadu within India or abroad.

The primary objective of creating the database is to enable NRTs to access welfare schemes and services more efficiently. This might include financial assistance, healthcare support, Insurance, education benefits, marriage assistance, pension and more. The identity card can serve as proof of their status and eligibility for these schemes.

NRT ID card to be renewed every three years.
First time registration fee per card is Rs. 200/- (to be renewed within 3 years)

1 - INSURANCE

The NRT ID Card presents a valuable advantage through its discounted accidental death insurance options. We provide two distinct coverage choices:

INR 5 lakhs
INR 10 lakhs.

2 - Eligibility Requirements:

Who Can Apply?

Age: 18 to 55 years.
Must have a VISA valid for at least 6 months.
Provide necessary valid documents.
Specifically designed for Tamil students in higher education.

3 - Application fees

One time registration fee RS- 200
Enroll before March 31st for INR 5 lakhs coverage:

NRT Board subsidizes INR 266, and your cost is only INR 200 with an enrollment fee of INR 466.
Get INR 10 lakhs coverage for just INR 826.

Insurance Coverage for INR 5 Lakhs and INR 10 Lakhs includes protection against:

4 - Optional Additional Coverage for Critical Illness(paralysis).

Opt for extra coverage for specific critical illnesses, increasing the maximum coverage to INR 1 lakh.
Additional registration fee: INR 550 plus applicable GST.

Cancer	Kidney Failure	Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Multiple Sclerosis	Major Organ Transplant	Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
Aorta Graft Surgery	Heart Valve Surgery	Stroke
Myocardial Infarction	Coma	Total Blindness

Renewal:

Insurance will expire in three years from the date of registration. It should be renewed within three months before the date of expiration.
General Terms and Conditions:
1. Existing disease/ critical illness will not be covered in this scheme.
2. Certificate from registered medical practitioner for the critical illness mentioned above should be submitted to claim the insurance.
3. An insured can claim the insurance for each critical illness listed above only once.

5 - Keep the following documents with you, before you click apply

Scanned copy of the passport – front side and back side.
Visa/ Civil ID/ Employment proof/ IGXX
For students – College/ University ID card
Passport Size photo and signature

Registration and Id Card