{"id":1799,"date":"2024-05-13T16:22:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/help.law.com.sg\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1799"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:03:07","password":"","slug":"what-documents-are-required-for-kyc-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/help.law.com.sg\/faq\/what-documents-are-required-for-kyc-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"What documents are required for KYC in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required KYC documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individuals:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity Proof:<\/strong> A valid identity card (for Singaporeans and PRs) or passport (for foreigners).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Residential Address:<\/strong> Recent utility bill, bank statement, or government correspondence 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