What a relieve @santino1.

You're the best dear. Words honestly can't express my gratitude at this moment. Thank you so much.

Thanks.

@ santino1, please I need to chat with you, kindly respond to my e-mail. Thanks

Thanks a lot dear.

To be honest with you, I had explored the option of opening with a bank affiliated with a finma approved bank once. However, when i contacted one of the UZH student service representative about the issue, she specifically told me that it just wasn't enough to open with a bank affiliated, it had to be on the finma list.

Right now I'm out of options. And running out of time too. My best bet in this situation is to follow your advice on GTB and provide the immigrations office with proof of gtb financial statement (It's not like there's any other thing I can do) then hope for the best.

Thanks once more, really appreciate @santino1

@ Santino1,

I just saw this thread and reading through it must commend your efforts and very helpful advice.

I got admitted into the university of Zurich, and have since been battling with the FINMA banking requirements needed for visa. It is my understanding that standard chartered bank (referring to your previous post) is no longer recognized by the swiss authorities for visa purposes. That been said, the only bank on the list available here in Nigeria is Citi bank. And they too don't open individual accounts.

I have absolutely no idea what to do next, I've even checked the possibility of opening an account online, but this too has it restrictions, as I'm required to present proof of residency in either the Switzerland, EU, EEA or US depending on the bank.

And being that the deadline the immigrations office gave is fast approaching, I would honestly appreciate your advice on how best to go about it.