What kind of Foreign Tax Identification Number document can I submit?

The type of proof of Foreign Tax Identification Number (TIN) that you can submit is based on your country of citizenship. For US citizens, this is your Social Security Number (SSN).

For US Citizens	SSN Card W-2 Form 1099 Form Form 1040
For Non-US Citizens	Foreign Taxpayer Identification Number Card Government-issued document that shows your TIN Latest tax return from your country

Document Requirements

Your document must satisfy the following criteria:

Your full tax number must be visible.
Original PDFs or high-quality scanned documents only. Documents must be submitted in PDF format.
- No shadows or light reflections
- All text is legible
- All four corners of the document must be visible - What does "all four corners of the document must be visible" mean?
No redactions or blacked-out information.
Must be valid and follow the date of issue requirements below:
- Tax Return, W-2 Form, 1099 Form - Issued within the last 12 months
- SSN / TIN Card - Does not typically have a set expiry date
Your full name (given name + surname) must match the name on your passport.
- No abbreviations, nicknames, or initials
Your document must be in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
- Please refer to this guide - What if my document is not in a supported language?

Note: The requirements for opening a remote bank account are set by Novobanco and may change at any time. While we do our best to keep our guides up to date, we recommend reaching out to Novobanco directly for the most accurate and current information.