Pravasi ID card is the single stop for a non-resident Keralite to connect with the Kerala Government. This multi-purpose photo identity card entitles every NRK to avail all services and facilities offered by NORKA Roots, now and in future. Pravasi ID card comes with an add-on of Personal Accident Insurance coverage of upto a maximum of Rs. 4 Lakhs. The card has a validity of 3 years.
Many people from Kerala are living in exile. Many people work in Gulf countries to support their families. Such people have Norka ID. Here we are going to get to know what is Norca ID, its usage and how to apply.
Benefits
Norka ID Card holder will be eligible for Personal Accident Insurance coverage of Rs. 4 Lakhs and up to a maximum of Rs. 2 Lakhs for permanent/partial disability.
Eligibility
- Age 18-70 years
- You should be a Pravasi residing or working abroad with a valid passport and visa for at least 6 months.
Documents Needed
Before applying make sure that all the required documents are scanned and prepared in JPEG formats
- Copies of front and address page of the passport
- Copy of Visa Page/ Ikkama/ Work Permit/ Residence Permit
- Photo and Signature of the applicant
- Registration fees Rs. 315 per card
Renewal of the Pravasi Id Card
- You can apply for renewal 3 months before the date of expiry
- Copies of prescribed documents and renewal fee should be submitted
NORKA PRAVASI RAKSHA INSURANCE POLICY(NPRI)
Apply for Norka Pravasi Raksha Insurance Policy(NPRI)
Launched with a purpose of providing Critical illness care to NRKs
Details of coverage
- One Lakh for Critical Illness(as per schedule) on producing Medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner
- Apart from Critical Illness Care, add on benefit of Accident Insurance coverage of Rs.2 Lakhs for life and up to Rs.1 Lakh for permanent/partial disability.
Eligibility
- Should be a Pravasi residing or working abroad with a valid passport and visa for at least 6 months
- Age 18-60 years
Duration
- One year and can be renewed
Documents Needed
Before applying make sure that all the required documents are scanned and prepared in jpeg formats
- Copies of front and address page of the passport
- Copy of Visa Page/ Iqama/ Work Permit/ Residence Permit
- College / University details for Pravasi Student ID Card
- Photo and Signature of the applicant
Application fee
Application can be submitted online with a registration fee of Rs.550/- (including premium) (for one year)
Renewal
- You can apply for renewal within 30 days of the date of expiry
- Copies of prescribed documents and renewal fee should be submitted
Critical illnesses covered under the policy
- Cancer- Oncologist
- Kidney failure(end stage renal failure)- Nephrologist
- Primary pulmonary arterial Hypertension- Cardiologist/Pulmonologist
- Multiple Sclerosis- Neurologist
- Major organ transplant- Concerned Specialty Doctor/General Surgeon
- Coronary artery by-pass grafts- CTVS(Cardio Thoracic & vascular surgeon)
- Aorta graft surgery- CTVS(Cardio Thoracic & vascular surgeon)
- Heart Valve surgery- CTVS(Cardio Thoracic & vascular surgeon)
- Stroke- Neurologist
- Myocardial Infarction (First heart Attack)- Cardiologist
- Coma- Neurologist
- Total Blindness- Ophthalmologist
- Paralysis- Neurologist