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NRI document checklist

The documents you need for common NRI processes, with progress saved in your browser.

How this works: Pick a process below and check off items as you collect them. Your progress is saved in your browser (localStorage) so you can come back later. Nothing is sent to any server.

NRIWallah team

Updated October 2026

What these checklists are for

Every NRI process, from opening a bank account to applying for OCI, comes with a document list, and the lists are spread across bank PDFs and government sites. These checklists bring the common requirements into one place, with progress tracking so you can stop and come back.

What is included

Currently covers seven of the most common NRI processes:

  1. Opening NRE/NRO accounts — for sending money home and managing Indian income
  2. Filing Indian ITR from abroad — annual tax filing while living overseas
  3. Buying property in India — residential or commercial purchase
  4. Selling property in India — capital gains, TDS, and repatriation
  5. Getting / updating PAN card — required for almost every Indian financial activity
  6. OCI card renewal — when your passport changes or you cross age milestones
  7. Applying for Aadhaar as NRI — useful for OTP authentication on Indian services

How to use them

Pick a process from the buttons at the top and tick items off as you collect them. Your progress is saved in your browser, so you can close the tab and return later.

Caveats

These lists are guidance, not law. Individual banks, assessing officers and state RERA authorities may ask for more documents or accept alternatives. Confirm with the institution before you fly to India, because a missing document can cost a trip.

For complex cases (large property transactions, contested inheritance, dual residency tax positions), engage a CA in India and a cross-border adviser in your country of residence.

This tool stores data only in your browser. NRIWallah does not collect, transmit, or have any access to your checklist progress.

Why the order matters

Some documents depend on others. A PAN usually comes before a bank account, a property purchase or an Indian tax return, and an NRE or NRO account is needed before you can move money in or out. If you are planning a property sale, start with the Form 13 guide and the repatriation calculator , because the certificate and the CA’s report both take time. The NRI banking guide explains which account to open first.

Common questions

Yes. Your check states are saved in your browser’s localStorage and persist across sessions. They are stored only on your device — not sent to any server. If you switch devices or use a different browser, you’ll start fresh.
Most of these are guidance, not legal requirements — banks and government offices may accept alternatives. For example, if you don’t have a utility bill in your name, an apostilled bank statement often works. Always confirm with your specific bank or office before flying to India.
No. For bank accounts and PAN, you can usually start the application and submit documents in stages. For property purchase and OCI, you’ll want everything organised before signing or applying as missing documents can delay the process significantly.
The Indian-side requirements are country-agnostic — the bank, tax, property, and government documents listed here are needed regardless of whether you live in the UK, US, UAE, Canada, or elsewhere. Country-specific items (like apostille requirements) vary — check our country hubs for tailored guidance.
No, but it helps. Without one you must be present to sign the sale agreement, register the property and take possession. A power of attorney lets a trusted family member do these. It must be attested as required for your country, through the Indian embassy or an apostille, and registered in India where the law requires.

Every rate and threshold here is sourced, dated and shown on the page — but tax rules change, and we would rather be told than be wrong. Reports go to the team that maintains the tool. If you can point at the official source, that gets it fixed fastest.

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