Pick a country — see instantly if non-residents can open an account remotely, the minimum deposit, and the typical timeline
Every bank sets its own, largely unpublished, non-resident policy — and whether you can open an account without travelling depends heavily on the country and the specific bank. This checker looks up sourced, dated data for 8 common non-resident banking destinations so you get a straight answer before you plan a trip or fill out an application.
Lookup, not a guess — each row is sourced and dated per country
| Country | Remote opening | Minimum deposit | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE / Dubai | No — branch visit required | AED 3,000–10,000+ | A few days once documents + branch visit done |
| Singapore | Yes, at private banks only | No minimum (digital) to private-bank thresholds | 3–6 weeks at private banks |
| Panama | No — full remote-only uncommon | ~$100 up to $5,000–25,000+ | 15–60 days via introduction channel |
| Switzerland | Yes, at Swissquote/Dukascopy | CHF 0 (Dukascopy) to CHF 10,000+ | 2–6 weeks (standard); 6–14 weeks (enhanced due diligence) |
| Cyprus | Yes, at several banks | €1,000–€5,000 typical, some with no minimum | 1–3 weeks for verified clients |
| Belize | Yes, at Caye International Bank + others | BZ$10–500 (~US$5–250) | ~2–3 weeks for approval |
| Georgia | No — final branch visit still required | No minimum at most banks | One hour to a few days once in Tbilisi |
| Hong Kong | No for traditional banks; fintech accounts yes | HKD 10,000+ (traditional); often no minimum (fintech) | 48 hours (fintech) to several weeks (branch route) |
Bank policy toward non-residents changes — always confirm current acceptance policy directly with the institution before travelling or wiring funds.
This checker answers the country-level question — remote or not, roughly how much, roughly how long. But every bank inside that country still runs its own, largely unpublished, acceptance policy based on your nationality, deposit size, source of funds, and business activity. Going direct to a bank's website is where most non-residents hit a rejected application and a hard credit-check mark to show for it. BankAccountAbroad.com covers exactly that next layer — full, sourced country guides plus a free matching service to a bank that actually accepts your specific profile.
Concrete ways to use the full site beyond this quick lookup:
Every guide states its minimum deposit, required documents, remote-opening status, and typical timeline with a "last verified" date and named sources.
See the Full Country Guides →It depends on the country and the bank. Some jurisdictions (Switzerland via Swissquote/Dukascopy, Cyprus, Belize, Singapore private banks) allow full remote onboarding for non-residents. Others (UAE, Georgia, Hong Kong traditional banks) still require a branch visit.
Based on sourced research: Singapore (private banks), Switzerland (Swissquote, Dukascopy), Cyprus, and Belize allow remote or largely remote opening. UAE, Panama, Georgia, and Hong Kong traditional banks typically require an in-person visit.
It varies widely by country and bank tier, from no minimum (Georgia, some Cyprus accounts) to hundreds of thousands for private banking. Select a country above to see the sourced range.
From 48 hours (Hong Kong fintech accounts) to several weeks (private banks with enhanced due diligence), depending on the country and the bank's compliance process.
Yes — each figure is sourced and dated. See the full, cited country guide linked after your result for the exact sources.