# Sign up and eligibility

## Who can open a Stoa Account?

To open a [Stoa Account](https://stoa-1.gitbook.io/stoa-support-centre/the-stoa-glossary#stoa-account), we require that:

* You have an existing, UK registered bank account.
* You are a UK resident (and therefore have a UK postal address).
* Your Nationality is in our [List of Supported Countries for Nationality](#list-of-supported-countries-for-nationality).
* You are above the age of 18.

## What you need to sign up (documents)

You will need a valid Photo ID, such as a Passport or Drivers License. You will be asked to take a selfie and a photo of your ID as part of the onboarding process, so please make sure you are in a comfortable, well-lit environment.

If your identity cannot be verified automatically, it may fall into a manual review process. We might reach out requesting a copy (e.g., electronic copy) of other documents such as a Proof of Address (POA).

## What's the minimum amount of money I need to get started?

The minimum amount of money to open a Stoa Pot fluctuates over time. As of launch, the minimum entry deposit starts from around £1,000.

## List of Supported Countries for Nationality

Please see below countries that we accept for Nationality:

* Anguilla
* Armenia
* Australia
* Austria
* Belgium
* British Indian Ocean Territory
* British Antarctic Territory
* British Virgin Islands
* Canada
* Denmark
* Ducie and Oeno Islands
* Falkland Islands
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Henderson
* Iceland
* Ireland
* Israel
* Italy
* Japan
* Lithuania
* Luxembourg
* Montserrat
* Netherlands
* New Zealand
* Norway
* Pitcairn
* Portugal
* Singapore
* Slovenia
* South Georgia and Sandwich Islands
* Spain
* St Helena
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom
* Uruguay
* United States
* Albania
* Andorra
* Bahamas
* Bahrain
* Bailiwick of Guernsey
* Bailiwick of Jersey
* Barbados
* Bhutan
* Botswana
* Colombia
* Costa Rica
* Czech Republic
* Estonia
* Fiji
* Georgia
* Honduras
* Hungary
* Indonesia
* Jordan
* Latvia
* Malaysia
* Mexico
* Mauritius
* Moldova
* Peru
* Poland
* Saint Lucia
* San Marino
* Saudi Arabia
* Seychelles
* Slovakia
* South Korea
* Thailand
* Trinidad and Tobago
* United Arab Emirates
* Vatican City

We also accept the following, but are subject to Enhanced Due Diligence checks:

* Antigua and Barbuda
* Argentina
* Bangladesh
* Bermuda
* Bolivia
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Brazil
* Brunei Darussalam
* Bulgaria
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cape Verde
* Chile
* China
* Cook Islands
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Croatia
* Cuba
* Cyprus
* Dominican Republic
* Ecuador
* Egypt
* Eritrea
* Ethiopia
* Gambia
* Ghana
* Gibraltar
* Guatemala
* Guinea-Bissau
* Hong Kong
* India
* Isle of Man
* Jamaica
* Kazakhstan
* Kosovo
* Kuwait
* Laos
* Kyrgyzstan
* Macedonia
* Malawi
* Maldives
* Malta
* Montenegro
* Mongolia
* Morocco
* Namibia
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Oman
* Palau
* Panama
* Paraguay
* Philippines
* Qatar
* Puerto Rico
* Romania
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
* Samoa
* Sao Tome and Principe
* Serbia
* Solomon Islands
* South Sudan
* Sri Lanka
* Sudan
* Eswatini
* Tajikistan
* Taiwan
* Tanzania
* Timor-Leste
* Tunisia
* Turkey
* Ukraine
* Uzbekistan
* Vanuatu
* Yemen
* Zambia