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Digital KYC for NRIs Now Permitted

November 9, 2026

SEBI allows remote KYC for NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals from 3 December 2026, subject to country eligibility and intermediary controls.

Digital KYC Expanded for Overseas Investors

Effective 3 December 2026, SEBI permits video-based Know Your Customer (V-CIP) verification for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals from Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-compliant jurisdictions.

Eligible intermediaries must ensure verification through Recognized V-CIP Personnel (RVP), access CKYC Registry and KRA records, and maintain audit trails. Enhanced vigilance is required for high-risk jurisdictions even if FATF-compliant.

This reform accelerates investor onboarding and supports GIFT City’s growth. Practitioners must verify that their firms' digital KYC systems comply with technical and procedural standards before the implementation date.

Citations

  • SEBI Circular on Digital KYC, 2026
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