Renting your property to a foreign national carries specific legal obligations in India. It is mandatory for homeowners to intimate the nearest police station of a foreign tenant’s arrival. Failure to comply can lead to legal complications for the landlord. Follow this detailed 3-step protocol to ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
Expat Information Form
Download and print the official Expat Information Form. This document acts as the primary record for the local authorities.
- Ensure all landlord contact details are current.
- Tenant information must match their passport exactly.
- Affix a physical passport-size photograph (digital prints on the form are often rejected).
Mandatory Attachments
You must provide clear photocopies of the following:
Passport
Bio-page & Address
Indian Visa
Valid Entry Stamp
FRRO
Registration Permit
Physical Submission
Organize the documents into a physical folder and submit them to the local police station having jurisdiction over your property.
Crucial Note: This process is individual. If an expat family of four is moving in, you must submit four separate sets of documents for each passport holder.
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