Invest as an NRI

Which are the documents required for the KYC process for Indian NRI Bond investors?


Before opening an account, NRIs must ensure their residential status is updated to Non-Resident on the Income Tax Department (ITD) website.

Key Notes:
  • GoldenPi accounts for NRIs can only be opened through the offline process.(Unlike resident Indian accounts, which can be opened online.)

Documents Required for NRI/PIO Account Opening
  • Identity & Status Documents
    • Indian Passport Holders:
      • Self-attested and notarised copy of the valid Indian passport (must mention place of birth as India).
      • Valid visa copy.
    • Foreign Passport Holders:
      • Self-attested and notarised copies of:
        • Foreign passport.
        • Valid visa.
        • PIO/OCI/Resident card.
  • PAN Card
    • Self-attested and notarised copy.
  • Address Proof
    • Indian Address (if available):
      • Self-attested and notarised copy.
    • Overseas Address Proof (in English):(Any one of the following documents)
      • Driving license.
      • Foreign passport.
      • Utility bill.
      • Bank statement.
      • Banker’s letter (on the bank’s official letterhead – PDF format).
      • Rental/lease agreement or sale deed.
      • Mariner’s declaration or certified copy of CDC (for Merchant Navy NRIs).
      • Resident permit card.
      • Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.
  • Bank & Financial Details
    • Self-attested, personalized cancelled cheque or bank statement from an NRO account.
    • FATCA Declaration.
    • Income Proof (mandatory for CSC – Clients of Special Category)(Any one of the following):
      • Bank statement/passbook (last 6 months).
      • Latest salary slip.
      • Form 16 or ITR acknowledgement.
      • Net worth certificate.
      • Statement of demat holdings.

Attestation Requirements
The following documents must be self-attested and notarised:
  • PAN card.
  • Passport.
  • Indian and foreign address proof.

Accepted Notarising Authorities:
  • Authorised officials of overseas branches of Indian scheduled commercial banks.
  • Public notaries.
  • Court magistrates or judges.
  • Scheduled or multinational banks registered in India.
  • Indian Embassy or Consulate General in your country (visit eoi.gov.in).

The attesting authority must stamp Verified with Original, and mention their name, designation, signature, and date.


Exceptions (When Notarization is Not Required):
  • If the NRI is present in India and submits documents directly at a GoldenPi Office.
    • Documents must be self-attested, and originals must be presented.
    • Carry a copy of the latest immigration stamp.

Once you have completed the form, please send the application form along with the required documents to the following registered address:
KYC Team,
No. 36/5, 2nd Floor, Hustlehub Tech Park,
Sector 2, HSR Layout,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560102

When we receive the required documents, we will verify the details and complete the KYC process. We will then send you a confirmation email regarding the completion of the KYC.