Buying a Plot in India as an NRI: Steps, Documents and Remote Site Visits
What you can buy, how to pay and how to see the land from abroad.
Many of our buyers live in the UAE, Australia, the UK and the US — and want land back home, often near family or a place of faith. The process is simpler than most people expect.
What NRIs can buy
Non-resident Indians and OCI card holders can buy residential and commercial property in India, including residential plots. Agricultural land, plantation property and farmhouses are generally not allowed without special permission.
How to pay
Payment must come through normal banking channels — an NRE, NRO or FCNR account in India, or an inward remittance. Keep every receipt; you will need them for tax and, later, repatriation.
If you can’t travel
You can appoint a trusted relative through a power of attorney, attested at the Indian embassy or consulate, to sign and register on your behalf. Ask the developer for a live video walk of the site before you decide.
Documents to check
The same as any buyer: title chain, registry, mutation, land-use conversion and the approved layout. Our plot buying checklist explains each.
Our Dubai office
Omson has an office at Irish Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, so you can meet us in person before you buy. Explore all Omson projects.
