{"id":94136,"date":"2017-09-27T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dompick.com\/?p=94136"},"modified":"2020-05-31T19:18:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T19:18:01","slug":"opening-bank-account-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dompickc-cp5030.wordpresstemporal.com\/dompick.com\/opening-bank-account-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN WITHOUT BEING A RESIDENT"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re not a spanish resident but are still looking for a way to open a bank account? Opening a bank account in Spain might look very difficult but it\u2019s really not that complicated, if you follow the simple rules banks have for non-residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spanish legislation sets differences between residents and non-residents when it comes to open accounts at banks, foreigners who reside in Spain should present their NIE document to the bank plus the regular requirements to open a bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step by step<\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting certified<\/strong><\/p>\n

First step you must do to open your bank account in Spain is to obtain and present your No-resident certificate, this is given easily by the spanish state department, there\u2019s two ways to solicit it:<\/span><\/p>\n

Directly with the bank:<\/span><\/p>\n

Most banks offer the option to help their potential clients get the no-residence certificate. The cost of this operation is around 15 euros. The bank account will not be active until the bank gets this certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n

By going to the General Police Department, a police station or the consulate of your country: <\/span><\/p>\n

The person interested in getting the certificate can apply using just the passport and copy of the passport. Usually the procedure can be resolved within 5 days. Once you get the certificate, you can go to the bank and open the account. This will be cleared for use from that same moment and the client will have immediate access to their funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

With your non-resident and passport would be enough to open an account, but it depends on the bank, as some might ask for:<\/span><\/p>\n