How Long Does eToro Approval Take?

Written by Mike Druttman

Reviewed by Wikitoro Team

Once you’ve uploaded everything, eToro usually gets your account verified in about 1 to 3 business days. That said, don’t be surprised if it takes a bit longer. Things like blurry scans or mismatched info can slow it down.

What documents do you need?

To get through verification, here’s what you’ll need to submit:

• Proof of Identity (POI): That’s your passport, driver’s license, or government-issued ID. Make sure it’s valid and not expired. No exceptions.
• Proof of Address (POA): This should be something recent (issued within the last 3 months) with your full name and current residential address. Think: utility bill, bank statement, official lease agreement, or tax letter.

Double-check everything before you hit upload. If your documents are hard to read or missing details, the process could stall or worse, get rejected.

How to check your status

Just log into your eToro account. If you see a green checkmark next to your username, you’re good to go. If there’s a problem, eToro will send you an email with what needs fixing. Add their address to your safe sender list so nothing important lands in spam.

Quick tips to avoid delays

• Use high-quality images:  Upload clean, sharp scans. I once tried using a grainy photo from an old phone—didn’t go well.
• Don’t crop your documents: Capture the full page. All corners, all details. Cropped images can be flagged.
• Make sure your info matches: Your name, address, ID... all of it needs to line up with your account info.
• Use recent docs: Don’t upload an expired ID or a year-old utility bill. I made that mistake once with an old passport and had to start over.

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