Does Vanguard (US) accept US citizens abroad?
Broker headquartered in United States. Website: https://investor.vanguard.com
COMMUNITY DATAPOINT, NOT OFFICIAL POLICY. Bogleheads forum members report that after they gave Vanguard a foreign residential address, they could no longer buy or exchange, but could still sell, reinvest dividends and transfer out. Some reported taxable accounts being closed. Experiences vary by country. Vanguard's own legal notice only says its US products are intended for US residents.
"Each of the investment products and services referred to on this website is intended to be made available to U.S. residents. (Vanguard special notice; restriction details are forum reports)"
By country
| Country | Product | Status | Note & source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anywhere abroad | US brokerage / mutual fund accounts | Restricted | COMMUNITY DATAPOINT, NOT OFFICIAL POLICY. Bogleheads forum members report that after they gave Vanguard a foreign residential address, they could no longer buy or exchange, but could still sell, reinvest dividends and transfer out. Some reported taxable accounts being closed. Experiences vary by country. Vanguard's own legal notice only says its US products are intended for US residents. community Source: Bogleheads forum: Vanguard accounts with foreign address (+ Vanguard 'Special notice to non-U.S. investors') · checked via search index (forum blocks automated fetch) | 2026-10-19 |