Existing Page: https://www.centralbankofindia.co.in/en/Simplified_Account_opening
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Simplified account opening procedure |
Opening an NRI account is now a straightforward process. You can visit any of our branches in India and submit a duly filled account opening form along with the necessary documents. For added convenience, you can also use the facility of online account opening (https://www.centralbank.net.in/#/onlineAccOpening) and send the attested hard copies of the account opening form and required documents to your preferred branch.
The following documents are required for account opening:
- Two recent passport-sized photographs of all account holders.
- Identity Proof: Passport Indian or Foreign.
- Proof of NRI Status: Valid visa / Work permit / Overseas Resident Card depending on the country of residence etc.
- Address Proof (Indian): Driving license, Voter’s ID issued by the Election Commission of India, proof of possession of Aadhaar number, job card issued by NREGA, letter issued by the National Population Register, Passport.
- Address Proof (Overseas): Utility bill or a rental agreement in your foreign country of residence not more than three months old.
- Proof of Indian Origin: Copy of your Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or PIO declaration.
- Proof for Seafarer:
- Copy of valid Job Contract.
- Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), if the disembarkation stamp on CDC is not more than 180 months’ old.
- Expired contract letter (if the disembarkation stamps on CDC is not more than 180 days.
- Old Payslips evidencing employment with a shipping company (not more than 6 months old).
- Tax related: Pan Card or Form 60, FATCA and CRS declaration.
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If you are opening your account on a non-face to face basis, all application forms and supporting documents must be attested. The signature(s) of the applicant(s) and all enclosed documents must be verified with an official signature and seal/stamp by one of the following:
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