What documents are required for foreign nationals?

Foreign nationals living in the Philippines are welcome to open a GoTyme Bank account, provided that they can submit the necessary documents to verify their identity and residency status. These documents are required to comply with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regulations and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, which ensure the security and legitimacy of all bank accounts.

Required Documents

To open an account, foreign nationals must upload a valid primary ID from the list of accepted document types. Accepted IDs include:

• Passport — serves as your primary identification and confirms your nationality and personal details.
• ACR I-Card (Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card) — proves your legal stay and residency in the Philippines, issued by the Bureau of Immigration. Accepted types include Permanent Resident, Native Born, Special Non-Immigrant, Worker, SRRV, Student, Treaty Trader, Gratis, Probationary Resident (light purple), and Voluntary Registrant (red).
• Diplomat/Officer Identification Card — accepted for diplomatic personnel and officers in lieu of an ACR I-Card.
• 9(g) Worker ACR Extension Letter — accepted as a supporting document for applicants whose Worker ACR has expired, provided the extension letter itself is current and valid.

All submitted documents must be clear, unexpired, and match the details you enter in the GoTyme Bank app. Uploading photos that are blurred, cropped, or do not show all details may result in a verification delay.

Tip: Not sure which ACR I-Card type you hold? Check the card color and type printed on the front of your card, and refer to our accepted ACR types list to confirm eligibility before applying.