WHAT EMIRATES NBD BANK OFFERS:

• Accounts in all major currencies.
• Savings Accounts.
• Current Accounts.
• Fixed deposit Accounts.
• Full range of banking services.
• Wide range of debit/credit Visa and MasterCard products.
• Private Banking.
• Tax and wealth management.
• Cash Management.
• Trade Finance.
• Treasury.
• Online Banking.
• Customer support in Arabic, French and English.

The approximate timeframe for account allocation from 2 to 3 business days upon receipt of the original documents by the bank and your face-to-face meeting.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH EMIRATES NBD BANK:

• The client’s personal attendance will be required in one of the branches.
• The initial deposit and the minimum balance requirements is AED 5000 (USD 1500).
• Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 2 - 3 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms, personal documentation and your face-to-face meeting with bankers.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OPENING OF A PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNT:

• Notarized copy of valid passport. The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
• Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
• Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter dated within 3 months.
• Personal CV
• Copy of valid visit visa.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• If you have entered UAE using e-gate card, ensure e-gate card is valid and the copy to be obtained for bank records.

First you have to know the banks website: http://www.emiratesnbd.com How to open the account: The bank offers several account types, you can choose one of them here: http://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/index.cfm/personal-banking/accounts/ After you click on "Apply now" you will be taken to the account opening process and asked to enter your personal data. So on the bank will contact you and send you the necessary application forms. After you returned the application forms with all necessary documents back to the bank, your account is set up after further 5-7 working days and you will get the access data by post delivered. Your new Offshore bank account is from then on fully usable. Important notes: If the account opening documents provided are incomplete, unverified or are not clear they may have to request further information, documents or clarification from you before they can open your account. As part of the process you will need to send personal information. It’s very important that you use real information. Don’t try to use questionable data. If you have some problem or a specific question the best is to contact them directly and let them know so they can help you. For further questions regarding your account opening we ask you to contact the customer care center directly of the bank via: https://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/index.cfm/customer-care/