What are the documents required by an NRI to open a demat account?

Created by Investmint Support, Modified on Wed, 13 Dec 2023 at 04:50 PM by Investmint Support

A Non-Resident Indian is allowed to open a Demat & Trading account with Swastika by obtaining a Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) permission letter from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). They also have to link their Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) or Non-Resident External (NRE) savings bank account. However, an NRI is not permitted to trade in the currency or commodity market in India.


A PIS permission letter can only be provided after submitting the following documents:

  • Copy of PIS permission letter

  • Copy of FEMA declaration 

  • Copy of PAN card

  • Indian address proof, if any

  • Passport size photograph

  • Overseas address proof which can be

  • Copy of Driving License

  • Foreign Passport

  • Utility Bills

  • Bank Statement (up to 2 months)

  • Notarized copy of rent agreement 

  • Leave & License agreement

  • Sale Deed.

  • Copy of a valid passport, 

  • For an Indian Passport: 

  • The passport should state the place of birth as India

  • Copy of Valid Visa

In the case of a Foreign (Not Indian) Passport: 

  • Copy of Valid passport

  • Copy of PIO or OCI card.

  • Proof of Bank account (a cancelled cheque from your NRE or NRO savings bank account)

  • Declaration of P.O. Box in your residing country; and FATCA Declaration Form

    All the above documents should be sent to Swastika, printed and thoroughly filled.

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