This 90 day is on its way in for the British.

There has been talk that is it going through the legal people in Mumbai.

Advice to Brits that have sales agreements is to, GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN WITH YOUR MONEY PLUS ANY COVER COSTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE, WHICH MAY NOT LAST!

Do not leave it too late!

Banyan.

That is the second time today that I have seen mention on this forum that visa issues are being deliberated on and discussed in Bombay

As far as I am aware, all relevant government departments are in Delhi........

... and even if it were being discussed in Mumbai, how would Banyan know?
(Enquiring minds would like to know).

AndyD 8-)#

How did you get on, on the visa run? Is it a straight 180 days if you do not leave India?

Yes that is correct relevant goverment departments are in Delhi.

Info from legal people in Mumbai.

The the six month tourist visas are to be stamped 90 days stay.

This is to fall in with the 2 month gap.

Banyan.

Sorry I cannot disclose how this info came to me.

Banyan.

YES ITS OK YOU SAYING GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN SOME OF US HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS PLUS NOT THAT SIMPLE OTHERWISE WE'D ALL BE LONG GONE TRUST ME IM ONE OF THOSE TRYING.
AND PUTTING THINGS LIKE THIS DOSENT HELP US AS THE POTENTIAL BUYERS WILL KNOW WE ARE DESPERATE AND OFFER REALLY STUPID PRICES, MINES UP FOR 38 LACH WHICH IS NOT OVER THE TOP BY ANY MEANS AND I GOT OFFERED 20LACH..

Getting on for two years ago I went to the RBI in Mumbai to ask about FEMA in general and also non/resident bank accounts.
I spoke to a Deputy General Manager who was happy to give general advice, but also volunteered the information that 'some people' were trying to scare foreigners into selling their properties cheaply, and advising me not to fall for it.

OK?

AndyD

loud and clear Andy, ive put up weve to much s...t over the last 2 years not to come out with a bit of profit. ish someone would tell the indians/goans viewing the property lots of timewasters and greedy ones at that

A friend of mine had similar - the builder he purchased from offered 28 lakh when the property is worth about 65 lakh - what a nerve these people have !!!!!!

Agree with you Poppetjay, comments like that can be unhelpful to those trying to sell, and lets face it, there are many out there who will use the situation to their financial and greedy advantage.
Hope you have some luck soon.

Dread - Only way is fair play
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After 5 year living here I am still so confused by 'the system'! I think people on a 'lease cum sale' have a better chance of selling as it goes through the builders directly to the Indian buyer. Obviously there will be the usual baksheesh but know a couple of sellers that have got the bulk of their money back home safely. I wont say what I was offered last season but was ready to nab it but other half wouldnt agree
At the end of the day I love being here and if we lose the villa then I have to think positive and say for the amount we have paid we, and our families have had great holidays. ( I stay here 9/10mths of the year). Dont want to lose it - will wreck it if forced to leave!!!

As much as we winge about Goa - and really it is the authorities that totally piss us off, and winde us up.

We too have put off selling for another season, if it is only 90 days visa property goes on the market, with a heavy heart.