Foreign Student

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Foreign Student

Instructions for completing the forms
What documents do you need?
Applications forms and agreements
  1. For individuals 18 years & older ONLY.
     
  2. Client(s) must already operate/maintain a savings account with BOSL for a minimum of 6 months.
     
  3. Credit assessment MUST be done for client(s) prior to approval and opening of account.
     
  4. US Mandated forms MUST be completed where applicable.  Click here for additional information.
     
  5. Only one (1) copy of the Chequing Account Application should be completed & signed by all signatories to the account.
     
  6. A Personal Information Form to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account.
     
  7. An Individual Mandate to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account. 
     
  8. A CRS Individual Tax Residency Self Certification Form to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account. 
     
  9. No more than four (4) persons can be included on an account.
     
  10. ALL forms MUST be completed in its entirety.
     
  11. In keeping with Bank of Saint Lucia`s AML policy, we require that ALL our existing customers` information remain up to date. As such the items listed in the Account Requirements attached must also be submitted by the existing customer(s) to support the updated information provided (In particular forms of identification and supporting documentation for any change of residential address).

DISCLAIMER: Please note that bank may request additional supporting documentation for the processing of your application on a case by case basis. 

1. Two (2) valid (unexpired) government issued picture identification document, stated in order of preference:

  • Passport
  • National identification
  • Driver’s license

2. If the applicant does not possess the identification documents above, the following will suffice:

  • Passport 
  • School ID

3. Confirmation of current residential address document by way of:

  • Original utility bill in the client’s name
  • Original reference letter from a lawyer, certified accountant or regulated financial institution; stating the customer’s permanent residential address (The relationship must be in existence for at least 2 years)
  • Tenancy agreement in the client’s name. Where the agreement is more than 3 months old from the date presented, a recent receipt must accompany the tenancy agreement. The receipt must not be more than 3 months old from the date presented.
  • Where the applicant is a non-national, see Individual (Non-Nationals/Non-Residents). Where address confirmation documents itemized for non-national/non-resident cannot be met, a reference letter may be accepted from the school/institution. The reference should include the client’s name, current residential address, and the course of study being undertaken and the duration of the course of study.

4. Tax Identification Number (TIN) (where applicable)