Checklist of Documents Required

Self-declaration of address with positive confirmation by submitting a copy of anyone of the following. Standard format can be downloaded from 'Download Forms' page of our website or please sign and write "Self declaration of overseas address for NRI account opening purpose" on the document itself:
Identification Documents If you are NRI status holder If you are PIO / OCI status holder
Proof of Status Any one of the following:
  • Valid Visa / Work Permit
  • Any one of the following for NRIs with Seafarer work profile:
  1. Valid Job Contract
  2. Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), if the disembarkation stamp on CDC is not more than 6 months old
  3. Expired contract letter (if the disembarkation stamp on CDC is not more than 6 months old)
  4. Last pay slip evidencing employment with a shipping company (not more than 6 months old)
Any one of the following:
  • Valid PIO Card
  • Valid OCI Card
  • Relevant pages of Passport of parents or grand-parents, establishing their Indian Origin
  • Marriage Certificate establishing spouse's Indian Origin
Proof of Identity Relevant pages of Passport
Current Address document (Overseas only)
NRIs with seafarer work profile and on ship, can either give employer's overseas address or Indian address.
Anyone of the following:
  1. Relevant pages of Passport (mentioning overseas address)
  2. Government issued National Identity Card at the country of residence
  3. Driving License issued abroad
  4. Utility Bill (Electricity, Telephone, Gas)
  5. Original copy of latest overseas bank account or existing NRE / NRO account statement carrying overseas address
  6. Employer's certificate

Proof of Permanent Address (Overseas / Indian)

Any one of the following:
  • Relevant pages of Passport
  • Driving License
  • Voter Identity Card
  • Aadhaar Letter/Card
  • NREGA Job Card
Relevant pages of Passport
Additional proof for applicants who are not visiting our Branch for opening the account (Non-face-to-face) Any one of the following:
  • Cheque drawn on the overseas Bank account
  • Cancelled / Paid Cheque of the overseas Bank account
  • Proof of Income / Pay Slip / Tax return
Additional requirement
  • 2 Passport size photographs
  • Please give certified English translated copy of document wherever it is in foreign language
 

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