List of documents required for Opening Bank account in UAE

Each bank in UAE has varying requirements for the documents required to open a bank account. But typically, below are the list of documents required to open a bank account. You may want to contact your bank to get the specific list of documents that they require.

Sole Account

You need to complete the Current account opening process by personally visiting any of our Branches or Customer Service Centres, with the following documents:

• Original passport (for all customers)
• Valid residence visa (for non-GCC National customers only)
• Original Emirates Identification Card (for all customers)
• Proof of UAE residence in the form of either a utility bill/rental agreement/title deed/employment letter
• Original labour card/work ID (for female applicants on father’s/husband’s sponsorship)
• Original trade license (for all self-employed customers)
• For salary transfer customers, original salary transfer letter from the employer must be provided

 Joint Account

Both you and your joint applicant(s) need to complete the Current account opening process by personally visiting any of our Branches or Customer Service Centres, with the following documents:

• Original passport (for all customers)
• Valid residence visa (for non-GCC National customers only)
• Original Emirates Identification Card (for all customers)
• Proof of UAE residence in the form of either a utility bill/rental agreement/title deed/employment letter
• Original labour card/work ID (for female applicants on father’s/husband’s sponsorship)
• Original trade license (for all self-employed customers)
• For salary transfer customers, original salary transfer letter from the employer must be provide

List of required for Opening Bank account in UAE