[dustyn]

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Hi - this is my first post in this particular corner of 2+2. I'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.

The gist of it is, my new employer is a professional online poker player and he is looking to open a bank account in a non-U.S. country. He's playing on Party (in conjunction with a Canadian friend), but is looking to legitimize his operation with his own account, probably. I don't have all the details yet, but I think that's part of it.

My question is this: What, if any, is the best way for a U.S. citizen to obtain a foreign bank account? Would some kind of proof of residence be involved, and if so, would owning property there suffice?

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All you have to do is go to Canada,

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Let me stop you there. Is there a way to do this remotely?

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No. You need to go there to sign documents. You can complete the entire application online but you still need to be physically present to sign the paperwork.