We have received your message inquiring if you can open a checking account as a US citizen not residing in Canada. My name is xxx and I am happy to help you.
I would like to inform that it is not possible to open a new account with RBC Royal Bank from outside of Canada unless you already have an account with RBC Royal Bank or are applying for Landed Immigrant Status and require an account to comply with immigration approval procedure. The following website will provide additional information:
http://www.rbc.com/canada/idrequirements.html
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