Hassle-Free NRI Demat Account Opening in Just 3 Days
Investing in Indian stocks just got easier for NRIs! Fyers has launched an online portal for super fast NRI Demat account opening with minimum paperwork. Now open your account remotely in just 3 working days without the tedious offline procedures.
This guide will walk you through everything - NRI account types, documents required, charges, procedure and more. Read on to start investing in India from overseas seamlessly.
Who is an NRI?
An Indian citizen or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has stayed abroad for over 182 days is considered an NRI by Indian tax laws. There are multiple other factors that determine NRI status eligibility.
Types of NRI Demat Accounts
Fyers offer both PIS and Non-PIS accounts tailored to NRIs:
NRI PIS Account
- For overseas portfolio investments in India
- Repatriation facility to transfer funds overseas
- Requires additional PIS permission letter
NRI Non-PIS Account
- For general investments by NRIs in India
- No repatriation facility
- Simple process without PIS letter
Documents Required for Account Opening
To open NRI Demat account, submit:
- Copy of passport, visa, work permit
- Indian and foreign address proof
- PAN card, photographs
- NRO bank account details
- PIS permission letter (for PIS accounts)
Charges and Fees
The good news is Fyers NRI accounts are completely free to open with zero account maintenance or brokerage charges!
Check Fyers official page for full details on NRI account charges.
Convenient Online Account Opening Procedure
Fyers online process for NRI Demat account opening is fast and convenient:
Step 1: Login to NRI portal with email & OTP
Step 2: Enter personal details. they will contact you for supporting in account opening process
Step 3: Provide address, bank details etc
Step 4: Upload video for IPV verification
Step 5: Download, sign & courier documents
Step 6: Account activation in a few working days!
And you're all set to invest in India from abroad.
Start your NRI account opening journey
So ditch the painful offline procedures and open your NRI Demat hassle-free digitally with Fyers today!
You can refer video in our youtube channel for more details in Malayalam.
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