Banking
Singapore — Banking: Required Documents
Singapore banks set their own account-opening documents for foreigners, and the minimum age is 18 at the banks checked. DBS asks non-Malaysian foreigners for a passport, a valid Singapore pass or an In-Principle Approval letter, proof of residential address dated within three months, and in some cases proof of tax residency. UOB asks foreigners to apply in person with a passport valid for at least six months, a secondary ID, proof of a Singapore address and a pass such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Dependant Pass. OCBC's app-based opening is limited to certain nationalities and requires a first deposit of S$3,000 or more within 90 days. Check each bank's current page before applying.
VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceDBS, UOB and OCBC — account opening requirements for foreignersLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- DBS: passport, valid Singapore pass or In-Principle Approval letter, proof of residential address within three months, and sometimes proof of tax residency.
- UOB: apply in person with a passport valid for at least six months, a secondary ID, proof of Singapore address and a pass (Employment Pass, S Pass or Dependant Pass).
- OCBC app-based opening: applicants must be 18 or older and hold a biometric passport from certain countries; first deposit of S$3,000 or more within 90 days of opening.
- Requirements differ by bank and change over time; confirm on the bank's page.
Common mistakes
- Assuming one document list applies to every bank — each sets its own, and in-person versus digital routes differ.