Opening a personal bank account in the UAE — the procedure differs significantly from that in CIS countries. Regarding UAE banks, it is fair to say that the bank chooses the client, not the client the bank.
Account approval depends on your nationality, type of UAE residence visa, and the availability of documents confirming the legitimate origin of your funds.
Our experts will help you prepare all necessary documentation and open a personal account with a UAE bank.
List of required documents:
Valid Passport and UAE Resident Visa (Emirates ID)
Mobile number in the UAE
Valid Passport and UAE Resident Visa (Emirates ID)
Mobile number in the UAE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
(may be required in specific cases or by certain banks):
Employment contract and salary certificate — for applicants with a UAE employee visa.
Company formation documents — for applicants with a UAE company owner visa.
Proof of UAE residential address
Bank statement confirming the legitimate origin of funds.
Employment contract and salary certificate — for applicants with a UAE employee visa.
Company formation documents — for applicants with a UAE company owner visa.
Proof of UAE residential address
If you do not have the necessary documents, we can assist you in preparing them correctly.
Bank statement confirming the legitimate origin of funds.
Document Submission Procedure:
- Online submission
- In-person submission at a bank branch
Depending on your preferences and situation, we can arrange both the document submission and account opening in the way most convenient for you.
Speed & Efficiency
Your account can be active within one working day.
Advantages of opening a personal account with our assistance:
Guaranteed Results
Based on our extensive experience and numerous successful cases, we can confidently guarantee your account will be opened.
Post-Opening Support
Following account activation, we provide ongoing support for all your banking needs.
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Questions & Answers
In the vast majority of cases, an Emirates ID is mandatory for opening a personal bank account in the UAE.
However, without one, it may still be possible to open a savings (or deposit) account with a UAE bank.
The monthly fee amount depends on the specific bank and account type. An initial monthly fee may start from around 49 AED.
However, based on your account turnover or minimum balance, many banks waive this monthly maintenance fee entirely.
Yes, you can. However, you must first open a personal bank account. Once that is active, you can proceed to open a brokerage or investment account.
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