How to buy US saving bonds if I am not American?

Can foreigners purchase U.S. bonds?

Yes, if you have a Social Security Number and meet any one of these three conditions: United States citizen, whether you live in the U.S. or abroad. United States resident.

Can I buy savings bonds from other countries?

Just as you can buy bonds from the U.S. government and U.S. companies, you can purchase bonds issued by foreign governments and companies. Since interest rate movements may differ from country to country, international bonds are another way to diversify your portfolio.

How can I buy a U.S. savings bond for someone else?

As a TreasuryDirect account holder, you can use the “Gift Box” functionality to purchase a gift bond. The “Gift Box” allows a customer to buy savings bonds for someone else and keep the bonds in their own account until they’re ready to give them to the recipient.

Can you still buy U.S. savings bonds at the bank?

They are issued in a term of 20 years or 30 years. You can buy Treasury bonds from us in TreasuryDirect. You also can buy them through a bank or broker.

Can foreign investors buy government bonds?

Non-Resident retail investors eligible to invest in Government Securities under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Can visa holders buy I bonds?

Re: I-bonds for a non US citizen

Yes, you can purchase I-bonds — I bought paper I-bonds when on H-1B visa. As long as you have a SSN and are a “resident alien for tax purposes” (meaning you file taxes as a U.S. resident and pass either the green card test or the substantial presence test).

Where can I buy international government bonds?

It’s easy to buy government bonds through Treasury Direct, and you can buy municipal and corporate bonds through such brokerages as Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

Can foreigners buy government securities?

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said foreigners can directly buy government securities and corporate bonds from the market, without taking the help of brokers.