> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://finchain.gitbook.io/finchain-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://finchain.gitbook.io/finchain-docs/en/fusd/introduction/eligibility.md).

# Eligibility

### Basic Requirements

Investors wishing to mint or redeem FUSD must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the User Agreement, including:

(a) Being a non-U.S. resident;

(b) A minimum initial purchase of $1000;

(c) Completing the necessary account setup and verification;

(d) Using a FinPass-eligible wallet address.

### Regional Restrictions

FUSD minting is limited to existing FinChain customers. Therefore, it follows the same restrictions as other FinChain products:

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Due to restrictions imposed by regional regulations and related sanctions treaties, we are temporarily unable to accept certifications from: **Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, DR Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, Syria, South Sudan, Venezuela, Yemen or Zimbabwe**, or individuals/organizations that have commercial or financial dealings with the above countries (regions).
{% endhint %}

You can also learn more about [ID Verification](/finchain-docs/en/verification/id-verification.md) and [FinPass](/finchain-docs/en/rwas/finpass.md) here.