For many, an account abroad sounds like travel, queues and a language barrier. Yet today you can open an account remotely without travel – entirely by power of attorney. This article explains how that works legally and practically and what you should look out for.
What does „open an account remotely without travel“ mean?
Opening an account remotely without travel means: you open a bank account abroad without travelling there yourself. This is made possible by a notarised and apostilled power of attorney, with which a representative acts in your name on site. At Bank of Georgia, CMC takes on this role: we act towards the bank for you, submit your documents and open the SOLO account in Tbilisi.
The appeal is obvious. Anyone tied up at work or on the move a lot saves the trip. And travelling to Georgia from Central Europe often involves connections – time many would rather save.
The legal basis: the power of attorney
The heart of opening an account remotely without travel is the power of attorney. It authorises CMC to act on your behalf towards Bank of Georgia. For the power of attorney to be recognised internationally, it must be notarised and provided with an apostille. The apostille is a form of authentication under the 1961 Hague Convention, which is recognised by Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Georgia.
You receive the power-of-attorney template from us. Use only this one – it is tailored precisely to the bank's requirements. A self-drafted power of attorney or one copied from the internet is usually not accepted by the bank.
Step by step: opening an account remotely without travel
| Step | What happens | Who acts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Order | Sign the offer, send the passport copy | You |
| 2. Power of attorney | Notarise, apostille and return the template | You + notary |
| 3. Opening | Open the SOLO account on site in Tbilisi | CMC |
| 4. Shipping | Cards and documents by courier | CMC |
| 5. Use | Online banking active, account ready | You |
Is it safe to open an account remotely without travel?
A legitimate question. Anyone wanting to open an account remotely without travel hands over a power of attorney – which requires trust. That is why the power of attorney is narrowly drawn and limited to the purpose of opening the account. The account is in your name, the cards go to your address, and the credentials for online and mobile banking lie with you. CMC has been on site in Tbilisi for nine years, accompanies clients personally with the account opening and has carried out this procedure many times.
Which banks allow opening without travel?
Not every bank makes it possible to open an account remotely without travel. Within the EU, strict identification rules often allow it only via video identification and with a domestic residence. Georgia is more pragmatic here: via the power-of-attorney solution, a fully fledged SOLO account at Bank of Georgia can be opened without you travelling or proving a Georgian residence.
Here too: the final account opening lies at the discretion of the bank. We review your profile beforehand to create the best possible starting position and make no unrealistic promises.
Conclusion
Opening an account remotely without travel is not a trick but an established, legally clean procedure based on an apostilled power of attorney. With the right preparation, it becomes a convenient path to your Freiheitskonto at Bank of Georgia – from your desk, with German-speaking support.
Opening an account remotely without travel: how the power of attorney works
The key to being able to open an account remotely without travel is the power of attorney. Through it you authorise us to open the account in your name on site in Tbilisi at the bank. For the power of attorney to be recognised internationally, it must be notarised and then provided with an apostille. The apostille confirms the authenticity of the notarisation and makes the document valid across borders.
| Step | What happens | Who acts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Order | Sign the offer | You |
| 2 Power of attorney | notarised + apostille | You + notary |
| 3 Opening | Open the account on site | CMC |
| 4 Shipping | Cards by courier | CMC |
| 5 Use | Online banking active | You |
What other routes there would be – and why remote convinces
In theory you could fly to Tbilisi and open the account in person. In practice that costs flights, accommodation, at least two to three days of time and nerves, because the procedures on site often run in Georgian. Anyone who chooses to open an account remotely without travel saves exactly this friction. The only requirement to be present falls away – your attendance at the notary in your home country is enough.
Before the notary appointment, clarify whether your competent authority issues the apostille directly or whether an intermediate step is needed. This one phone call often saves you a whole week of waiting when opening an account remotely without travel.
At the end there is a fully functional account whose cards come by courier to your home – wherever in the world that is. That is precisely the appeal of opening an account remotely without travel: the effort stays with us, the benefit with you.
Opening an account remotely without travel: who the route is worthwhile for
Not everyone needs the remote route – but for many it is the only practical option. Anyone tied up at work, unable to spare two to three days for a trip to Tbilisi, or who simply sees no point in flying for an account opening, will appreciate opening an account remotely without travel. The same applies to people without a fixed residence, for whom a plannable travel route is difficult anyway.
The effort clearly shifts to us. You take care of the notary appointment and the apostille in your home country; everything else – all communication with the bank in English, the opening on site, the set-up of banking and the shipping of the cards – we handle. Precisely this distribution of the load makes it attractive to open an account remotely without travel rather than taking the classic route via your own trip.
When opening an account remotely without travel, the bank ultimately decides on the account opening. We prepare your application as well as possible and review your profile honestly in advance.
Frequently asked questions about Open an account remotely without travel
How can I open an account without travelling?
Via a notarised and apostilled power of attorney. With it, CMC acts in your name on site at Bank of Georgia in Tbilisi.
What is an apostille?
An international authentication under the Hague Convention that recognises a document for use abroad.
Is the power of attorney a risk?
The power of attorney is narrowly limited to opening the account. The account is in your name; you receive the credentials and cards.
Is this possible within the EU too?
Within the EU, opening without travel is often more difficult. Georgia enables a complete remote opening via the power-of-attorney solution.