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Home Loan for NRIs
Your global journey deserves a home that inspires.
RBL Bank provides Home Loans to NRIs for both new and resale properties. With great rates and easy documentation, you can apply from overseas without travelling to India.
Global Income, Global Convenience, India’s Home Buying Simplified
Get faster approvals, flexible EMIs, and superior eligibility based on your overseas income — designed to help you own a home in India with complete ease.

Key Benefits
To make buying a home in India more affordable and rewarding.
Choose repayment options that suit your long‑term financial plans.
Crafted to meet the needs of diverse NRI segments across the globe.
Flexible loan usage covering fresh purchase and balance transfer needs.
Loans available for apartments, independent homes, under‑construction units, and more.
Eligible customers can avail applicable tax advantages on home loan interest and principal repayment.
Eligible NRI / OCI Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| NRI Definition | Indian citizen holding a valid Indian passport and residing outside India for employment |
| Passport Conditions | Should not have “No Entry” stamp for any country |
| OCI | Must provide valid foreign passport + valid OCI card |
| Visa Requirement | Valid entry visa required if appearing in person |
| Local Co-applicant | Mandatory; preferably the POA holder |
| Ownership | Only individuals; joint owners must be immediate family (spouse, son, father, mother, brother) |
| Employment Type | Only Salaried NRI/OCI eligible |
Loan Tenure Offering
| Applicant's age | Maximum Loan Tenure |
|---|---|
| Up to 40 years | 240 months (20 years) |
| Above 40 years | 180 months (15 years) |
RBL Bank Home Loans Program is best Suited for Salaried NRI/OCI Customers.
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Professionals working with global companies that have an Indian footprint.
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Individuals posted at overseas offices by Indian organisations with international branches.
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Employees serving in the Merchant Navy and working in international waters.
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Salaried employees working with multinational companies, globally listed corporates (including Fortune 500, NYSE/NASDAQ‑listed firms), government or quasi‑government entities (Central/State/PSU) or Indian government employees on foreign deputation.
Eligibility
Age
| Type | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age at origination | 23 years |
| Maximum age at loan maturity | 65 years |
Qualification
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Applicants | Graduate / Professionally Qualified |
| Merchant Navy/Seafarers | Minimum rank: Fourth Officer & above |
Eligible Countries of Residence & Employment
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| North America | USA, Canada |
| Europe | All except Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy |
| UK | United Kingdom |
| Middle East | UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi), Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia |
| Asia | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand |
| Oceania | Australia, New Zealand |
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Application form with passport size photo
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KYC Documents:
- Valid Indian Passport / Foreign Passport with OCI card
- NRI Status proof: Visa / Residence Permit / OCI Card
- Address Proof (Indian or overseas)
- PAN
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Employment Proof:
- Appointment Letter / Increment Letter / Contract Letter
- Valid Work Permit
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Income Proof:
- Salaried NRI/OCI: Last 3 months salary slips (6 months if income is variable)
- Seafarer/Merchant Navy: Continuous Discharge Certificate + latest contract
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Bank Statement:
- NRE/NRO/FCNR Accounts: Last 6 months statement
- Foreign Bank Account: Last 6 months statement showing minimum 5 salary credits
- Seafarer/Merchant Navy: 12 months bank statement reflecting salary as per latest contract
Salaried Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are eligible.
Yes, Seafarers and Merchant Navy employees are eligible, subject to minimum rank and sea‑experience requirements.
Yes, a resident Indian co‑applicant or guarantor is mandatory for all NRI / OCI home loan applications.
Yes, immediate family residing in India can be co-applicants to enhance eligibility.
Yes, an overseas bureau report is required if available in the resident country.
An NRE/NRO savings account is required for repayment.
For NRI Banking,
Call us at: +91 22 6232 7777
Email: nribanking@rbl.bank.in
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