Can someone who is not a resident Indian or an NRI be my nominee? Can someone who is not a resident Indian or an NRI be my nominee? 0 SmartOwner Posted January 15, 2016 Anonymous answered March 22, 2017 Comment(0) 1 answer ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 SmartOwner Posted January 15, 2016 If a foreign citizen inherits an immovable property in India, he can continue to hold it. However, upon the sale of the property, the foreigner may repatriate the funds outside India only with the prior approval of the Reserve Bank of India. SmartOwner edited answer February 19, 2016 Comment(0) Write your answer.. Write Attach file add from link NamePost answer