SEBI Simplifies Digital KYC Onboarding for Overseas Investors

SEBI has updated KYC norms to allow NRIs and OCIs from FATF-compliant countries to complete digital onboarding from abroad starting December 3, 2026.

The new rules eliminate the requirement for physical presence in India during the KYC process and permit submission of scanned or digitally signed documents.

Intermediaries may conduct Video In-Person Verification (VIPV) using GPS-tracked, real-time technology to comply with regulatory standards.