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SEBI Permits Digital KYC for NRIs, Foreign Nationals

November 11, 2026

From 3 December 2026, SEBI allows remote digital KYC for NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals from FATF-compliant jurisdictions, easing overseas investment.

Digital KYC Expansion for Overseas Investors

SEBI has relaxed KYC norms, permitting fully digital customer onboarding for non-resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) holders, and foreign nationals from Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-compliant countries. The rules take effect from 3 December 2026.

Verification and Safeguards

Intermediaries may use Video Interaction via Person (VIPV) and electronic document verification. SEBI mandates reliance on Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCRR) and KRA databases, with due diligence logs to be preserved under the GARUDA framework.

Impact on Market Access

The move is expected to boost foreign portfolio investment by reducing onboarding friction. Firms must audit KYC workflows and ensure compliance with data privacy and cross-border verification standards.

Citations

  • SEBI Circular No. CIR/KYC/2026
Practice Areas:capital_marketscompliancefinancial_regulation

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