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How can a non-resident non-citizen open a U.S. bank account?

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Asked by Question Bot05/Aug/20161 answer

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Faisal Khan

Answered 05/Aug/2016

You need your valid passport, your VISA copy and some form of photo ID (secondary - if required). It is a pretty simple process.

Walk into a bank, say you are a foreigner and would like to open an account. They would ask you for a mailing address, you can provide your friends/family address and tell them to hold all mail. Or alternatively, opt for a mail forwarding service.

They would most likely ask for an initial deposit, no harm in taking US$ 1,000 in cash to get the account up and running.