Foreign Individual DSC
As global trade and cross-border digital transactions rise, the need for secure and legally valid online authentication has never been greater. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for Foreign Individuals provides a trusted digital identity to non-residents and foreign nationals operating in India. Whether you are an NRI filing returns, a foreign director on the board of an Indian company, or a professional engaging in digital contracts, a DSC ensures your electronic documents carry legal sanctity. For foreign individuals, it is a gateway to seamless participation in India’s regulatory ecosystem, including MCA filings, Income Tax e-filing, and online tendering. Obtaining a DSC bridges the gap between international individuals and Indian digital governance systems. It allows foreign professionals to engage in corporate, taxation, and regulatory functions with full legal validity. In a world where borders are shrinking digitally, a DSC becomes a passport for secure online recognition in India. Ultimately, it empowers foreign individuals to engage confidently in India’s digital economy.
- Self-attested passport copy (mandatory ID proof)
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- Overseas address proof (Driving License, Residence Permit, Utility Bill, etc.)
- Passport-size photograph
- PAN card copy (if allotted in India, otherwise not applicable)
- Attestation by Indian Embassy / Consulate / Notary Public / Apostille as per Hague Convention
- Select a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) in India.
- Fill DSC application form (online/offline) for foreign individual category.
- Submit notarized/apostilled passport and address proof.
- Provide visa/residence permit if applicable.
- Complete video KYC verification.
- Pay required fees and submit application.
- DSC is issued in a secure USB token (e-Token).
Documents for a foreign individual DSC must be attested by the Indian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, or Apostille, based on the applicant’s country of residence.
The validity of a foreign individual DSC is generally 1 or 2 years, extendable to 3 years in some cases.
Foreign individuals do not need to visit India; they can apply online with attested documents and complete video verification if required.
A foreign company representative can apply for an individual DSC following the appropriate KYC and attestation norms.
The same DSC can be used for Income Tax, MCA, and tender filings if it is of the required class and registered at those portals.