The basics of opening an offshore bank account are similar to opening a bank account in your home country. Offshore banks will ask for personal information, such as name, date of birth, address, citizenship, and occupation.
To verify personal information, applicant has to submit a copy of passport, driver's license, or other identifying documents issued by a governmental agency. Additionally, banks are concerned with verifying the residence or physical address of the applicant since this may affect taxation issues. This requirement may be satisfied by presenting a utility bill or similar documents.