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    Mar 28, 2009, 11:40 AM
    FBAR on F-1 visa
    Is a student on F-1 visa liable to declare foreign financial accounts detail (FBAR) to IRS?
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    Mar 28, 2009, 12:35 PM

    No. Mandatory Reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
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    Mar 28, 2009, 06:54 PM

    I agree. Only "U.S. persons" must file. This includes U.S. citizens and U.S. residents. As long as you have not been in the U.S. for more than 5 years under your F-1 visa, you are not required to file.
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    May 18, 2009, 01:54 PM
    77seas:

    However, you DO have to file Form 8843 by itself (the second page needs to be signed) if you are not filing a tax return.
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