: A valid passport or government-issued ID card.

You can manage your compliance updates through the official BOG KYC portal.

Beyond mere compliance, the updated form introduces a tiered approach to risk assessment. Rather than a one-size-fits-all document, the new KYC process is dynamic. For an individual salaried employee, the form is streamlined, requiring standard identification and address verification. However, for a corporate entity or a high-net-worth individual engaged in international trade, the updated form deepens its inquiry. It asks for detailed organizational charts, ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) with a stake above a lower threshold (often 10-15%), and a narrative description of expected transactional behavior. This granularity is not about surveillance; it is about creating a baseline. By understanding a customer’s typical activity, the bank’s automated systems can more effectively flag anomalies—such as a sudden, unexplained wire transfer to a high-risk jurisdiction—protecting both the bank and the customer from fraud.

: The NBG now mandates ongoing risk-based evaluations, meaning existing clients may be asked to re-verify their profiles periodically. Account Safety