# Sebi proposes digital KYC for NRIs, OCIs abroad

2026-08-14T16:07:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Sebi has proposed allowing NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals in FATF-compliant countries to complete securities-market KYC digitally from abroad, removing the current requirement for physical presence in India. The consultation paper, issued on Friday, invites public comments until September 4. Under the plan, investors can submit forms via app or website, use DigiLocker documents, and provide a cropped specimen signature with a wet signature verified during video verification. Safeguards include live GPS capture, liveness checks, encrypted connections, and audits.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/sebi-proposes-easier-digital-kyc-for-indians-living-abroad-11786713057692.html>
- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/story/nris-ocis-can-complete-sebi-kyc-from-abroad-what-changes-under-new-proposal-549339-2026-08-14?utm_source=rssfeed>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/sebi-mulls-digital-onboarding-for-individual-foreign-investors-to-boost-participation-in-securities-market-11911799>
- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/sebi-proposes-easier-digital-kyc-for-nris-ocis-foreign-nationals/article71346264.ece>

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