Foreign Nationals Digital Signature

Description

Foreign Nationals Digital Signature is suitable for those individuals and organisations who do not belong to India. This means that all individuals and organisations that are foreign to India can apply for this digital signature. We are issuing 1-year, 2-year and 3-year digital signature certificates to foreigners.

Citizens of other countries should apply for a Foreigner DSC in India to transact safely in India. Similarly, organisations from other countries can apply for it.  A Class 3 type digital signature is suitable for all major transactions in India. If you want to transact in the Indian DGFT portal, choose DGFT DSC.

Foreign Nationals DSC Application Process

The application process of the Digital Signature for Foreign Nationals is straightforward. The steps and stages of the approval process are below.

1. Place an order for a Digital Signature Certificate.
2. Provide Applicant’s Photo, Passport and National ID proof Document.
3. Complete Email verification.
4. Complete video verification.
5. Approval of DSC takes 1 to 2 hours after video verification.
6. We can download the DSC after approval.

Foreign Nationals Digital Signature Price

Foreign Nationals’ DSC Price starts at Rs 4000  and increases with options, like higher validity and types of DSC. Similarly, a sign with a foreign national digital signature costs around Rs 5900 and so on.

Why should I apply for a DSC?

A DSC(Digital Signature Certificate) authenticate your identity electronically. It also provides high security to all digital and online transactions. Encryption keeps data intact and private. Because the recipient can only read the messages sent by the sender and no other person. Similarly, the recipient receives assurance that the data has not been changed in transit.

Where can I use DSC?

• You can use DSC in all secure email or web transactions.
• To submit various government forms and filings.
• To participate in eTender and eAuction
• And many more applications are available.

Scope of Foreign Nationals’ Digital Signature

The following categories of applicants can apply for this DSC:

1. Foreign Citizens Or Foreign Individuals (Non-Citizens of India)

Foreign Citizen includes all persons (or Individuals) who are not citizens of India.  Since they belong to other countries and states, obviously, they don’t have Indian documents like PAN and Aadhaar, etc. Therefore, they should apply this type of Digital Signature. In the Foreign Nationals Digital Signature, approval will be provided based on the foreign country’s ID and Address proof, including a passport.

2. Foreign Organisations (Non-Indian Business Entities)

If your business is primarily registered in any country other than India, then you are considered a foreign organisation in India. If you need any Digital Signature for use in India, you should apply for this type of DSC only. You need to provide your business’s registration certificate and address proof to obtain an Indian Digital Signature.

However, the process is completely online and digital. No physical document is required from your side. You only need to upload colour images of the registration documents and address proof. The verification process is therefore known as paperless verification. You should definitely try this out now.

3. NRI (Non-Resident Indian)

Who they are: Indian citizens who reside outside India for more than 182 days in a financial year.

Why do they need a DSC:

• For e-filing income tax returns in India
• To participate in e-Tenders on Indian government portals
• To sign business or legal documents electronically
• For compliance in Indian companies as a director/shareholder

Example:
Ravi, an NRI based in the USA, is a director in a Pvt. Ltd. company in India. He needs a foreigner DSC to digitally sign ROC forms (like DIR-3, MGT-7) on the MCA portal.

4. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)

Who they are: Foreign nationals of Indian origin who hold an OCI card.

Why do they need a DSC:

• To sign documents for property transactions in India
• To participate in legal proceedings or e-court filings
• If appointed as a director in an Indian company

Example:
Anita, an OCI cardholder living in Canada, inherited property in India. She uses a foreigner DSC to sign power of attorney and legal filings remotely.

5. Foreign Nationals Involved with Indian Entities

Who they are: Foreign citizens who have business or legal ties with India.

Why do they need a DSC:

• To register a company in India (as director/shareholder)
• For GST registration, IEC code application, or Import/Export
• To bid on Indian government tenders

Example:
John Smith, a UK national, is a co-founder of a startup in Bengaluru. He needs a foreigner DSC to sign the incorporation documents on the MCA portal.

6. Indian Passport Holders Living Abroad (Without Valid Aadhaar/PAN in India)

Who they are: May not be officially tagged as NRI/OCI but live outside India long-term and don’t have Indian address proof.

Why do they need a foreign DSC:

• Because regular Indian DSC requires Aadhaar/PAN-based KYC, which they may not possess or be able to verify digitally.
• For e-filing income tax returns in India
• To participate in e-Tenders on Indian government portals
• To sign business or legal documents electronically

Example:
Sneha moved to Australia 10 years ago. She doesn’t have an Indian mobile linked to Aadhaar. To file tax returns in India for her rental income, she opts for a foreign DSC with passport-based KYC.