# SEBI relaxes KYC rules for NRIs, OCIs

> Overseas investors can now complete KYC onboarding digitally from abroad under SEBI's new rules.
- Title: SEBI relaxes KYC rules for NRIs, OCIs · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Overseas investors can now complete KYC onboarding digitally from abroad under SEBI's new rules. SEBI allows NRIs and OCIs to complete digital KYC remotely…
- Keywords: sebi, nri, oci, kyc, fatf, digital onboarding, sebi circular, mint
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- Author: A Ksheerasagar
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:37:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebi, nri, oci, kyc, fatf, digital onboarding, sebi circular, money, business
## SEBI relaxes KYC rules
SEBI has eased KYC rules for NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals allowing remote digital onboarding.
## New onboarding rules
Individuals in fatf-compliant countries can submit kyc information digitally to intermediaries without physical presence in india.
## Effective date
The revised framework takes effect from december 3, 2026, or 30 days from the circular date.
## Key documents required
Intermediaries collect pan, passport and oci card details with pan verified against income tax database.
## Address proof options
Foreign nationals provide government documents or embassy letters if identity cards lack address details.
## Video verification process
Video in-person verification requires live gps coordinates and random actions to prevent pre-recorded interactions.
## KYC records portable
KYC records can be shared across intermediaries with attributes marked as validated after verification.
## Fpi registration unaffected
Foreign portfolio investors remain governed by existing fpi registration rules and procedures.
## Key takeaway

SEBI allows NRIs and OCIs to complete digital KYC remotely in FATF-compliant countries starting December 3, 2026.