NRI INFORMATION
Are you a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) considering the purchase of property in India? Navigating the complexities of such a transaction remotely can be challenging, particularly given the legal and regulatory intricacies involved. Whether your objective is to acquire property as an investment or for end-use by your family members, we have prepared a comprehensive guide to streamline the process and assist you every step of the way.
General Note
These FAQs aim to address common queries related to the subject in a straightforward and accessible manner. However, for executing a transaction, reference should be made to the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), along with the rules framed or directions issued under its provisions. The primary applicable rules in this regard are the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, as amended from time to time (“NDI Rules”).
Legal information
An Indian citizen residing abroad for employment, conducting business or a vocation, or staying overseas under circumstances indicating an intention for an indefinite duration of stay is classified as a non-resident. This classification also applies to individuals posted in United Nations organizations, as well as officials deputed abroad by Central or State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings on temporary assignments. Additionally, foreign citizens of Indian origin are treated on par with Non-Resident Indian (NRI) citizens for specific facilities and purposes.