> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stoa-1.gitbook.io/stoa-support-centre/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stoa-1.gitbook.io/stoa-support-centre/getting-started/sign-up-and-eligibility.md). # Sign up and eligibility ## Who can open a Stoa Account? To open a [Stoa Account](/stoa-support-centre/getting-started/the-stoa-glossary.md#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 --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://stoa-1.gitbook.io/stoa-support-centre/getting-started/sign-up-and-eligibility.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.