NRI · United States
Indian property valuation for US-based NRIs
NRIs in the United States need Indian property valuations for three reasons: sponsor or applicant asset proof in B1/B2 visitor and F-1 student files, source-of-funds evidence for EB-5 and business immigration, and the capital gains, TDS and repatriation work that comes with selling Indian property while living in the US. ValuerDekho matches you with registered valuers who inspect the property, issue dual INR/USD reports and courier originals to any US address, and with CAs for net-worth certificates and Forms 145/146. Typical cost is ₹6,000–₹10,000 for a visa report and ₹10,000–₹20,000 for a capital gains report, plus 18% GST; signed PDFs arrive in two to five working days.
- Report currency
- INR with US dollar (USD) equivalent
- Who signs
- Registered valuer (Section 514, formerly 34AB) or IBBI RV for the property; a practising CA with UDIN for a net-worth certificate.
- Fees
- ₹6,000 – ₹30,000 depending on purpose
- Timeline
- Visa report: 24–72 hours from documents. Capital gains report: 3–7 working days with inspection. Courier to the US: 5–8 days.
- Validity
- US consulates do not fix a validity period; reports within six months of the interview are treated as current.
- Time zone
- ValuerDekho replies on WhatsApp from 07:00 to 23:00 IST, which covers US evenings on the East Coast and mornings on the West Coast; calls can be scheduled for US business hours.
When US-based NRIs need a valuation
| Situation | Why the report matters |
|---|---|
| B1/B2 visitor visa (parents and relatives) | Consular officers weigh ties to India; property ownership evidenced by a registered valuer's report is the most persuasive tie. |
| F-1 student visa (I-20 financial support) | Sponsors show liquid funds first, but property valuations and a CA net-worth certificate strengthen the affidavit of support. |
| H-1B / L-1 dependants and green-card processes | Rarely asked, but consistent asset documentation helps with I-864 style support declarations and later EB filings. |
| EB-5 investor | Source and path of funds from an Indian property sale need a valuation report, sale deed, TDS certificate and Forms 145/146 trail. |
Report format that gets accepted
- INR value with USD equivalent at the RBI reference rate on the report date
- Valuer's registration type and number on every page
- Method, comparables and dated photographs
- Owner's name exactly as in the passport
- Signed and stamped PDF; original by courier (5–8 days to the US)
Checklist
- Passport and, if held, OCI card (scan)
- PAN (needed for any sale or TDS work)
- Title deed and chain; society share certificate for flats
- Latest property-tax receipt and electricity bill
- Photographs or a video walkthrough with date; access arranged through a relative or tenant
- For sale: draft agreement, buyer's PAN, NRO account details
Selling Indian property while in United States
Selling Indian property while resident in the US: the buyer deducts TDS under Section 393(2) (formerly 195) at 12.5% plus surcharge and cess on the entire consideration for long-term gains; apply for a lower-deduction certificate (Section 397, Form 13) with the valuer's FMV 2001 or inheritance-date report as cost evidence; repatriate through your NRO account with Forms 145/146 (formerly 15CA/15CB), up to USD 1 million per financial year. US residents also report the sale on their US return and can claim foreign tax credit for Indian tax paid.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the US embassy require a specific valuation format?
No. Officers look for a signed report from a government-recognised valuer with the value in INR and USD, the method, photographs and the valuer's registration details. Registered-valuer reports meet this; unsigned portal estimates do not.
Can my parents' property be valued for their B1/B2 interview without me being in India?
Yes. Your parents or a relative provide access; documents are shared on WhatsApp; the signed PDF is delivered in two to three days.
How is TDS handled if I sell from the US?
The buyer must deduct TDS on the full price at the non-resident rate. A lower-deduction certificate under Section 397 (formerly 197) reduces it to the tax on your actual gain; the valuer's report supports the cost base in that application.
Do I need a US-licensed appraiser?
No. Indian property must be valued by a valuer registered in India; US institutions accept the Indian report with a USD equivalent.
How do I pay a valuer from the US?
International card, PayPal or Wise to the valuer's Indian account, or UPI through a relative; a GST invoice is issued.
Other countries
Last reviewed 6 September 2026 by ValuerDekho editorial team. Regulatory references are to the Income-tax Act 2025 and Income-tax Rules 2026 (in force from 1 April 2026) with the former 1961-Act section numbers in brackets. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.