What this program gives you
- No travel required. The full application — forms, verification, banker communication — runs remotely. You don't fly in to sign.
- No UAE residency required. You don't need an Emirates ID or a residence visa to apply.
- A named banker, not a queue. Your file goes directly to a dedicated Emirates NBD corporate banker who works our cases. We prepare the file so it passes review the first time.
- 2–4 weeks. Counted from the moment the document package is complete — not from first contact.
Who qualifies
Three conditions, checked before anything else:
- You have visited the UAE at least once within the past 12 months.
- Your business activity is classified as low-risk by the bank.
- Your nationality is on the bank's low-risk list.
Who doesn't. This program is not for high-risk activities or high-risk nationalities — those cases go through the standard UAE business bank account route with an in-person visit. If your profile doesn't fit, we tell you on the first call, before you spend money on anything. Final approval always sits with Emirates NBD compliance; we prepare the file, the bank decides.
No travel. No Emirates ID. 2–4 weeks after your documents are complete.
Book an eligibility checkDocuments you'll need
- Company documents — incorporation certificate, memorandum of association, trade license.
- Proof of funds — personal or corporate bank statements for the last 3–6 months.
- Proof of address — a recent utility bill.
- Professional profile — your current CV.
If your source-of-funds story can't be documented in these statements, that's the first thing to solve — and the first thing we'll ask about.
How it starts
Eligibility check
15 minutes on your activity, nationality, and source-of-funds. Honest answer: fits or doesn't.
Document preparation
We review your package against what this specific banker expects before submission.
Application
The banker takes the file; we manage requests for additional information until the account opens.
Pricing
USD 3,950 — flat service fee. Covers the eligibility check, document review, file preparation, submission through our dedicated Emirates NBD banker, and handling of the bank's additional-information requests until the decision. Bank charges and minimum balance requirements are set by Emirates NBD and are not part of this fee.
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Reviewed by
Elena Ovchinnikova
Co-founder & COO
Co-founder & COO of Emirabiz. Leads client consulting — corporate structuring, banking pre-screening for complicated source-of-funds, residency cases. Qualified compliance & AML specialist trained under the Thomson Reuters program.
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