We will process your application within 24 hours, often much sooner (Monday – Friday). You will be notified of the status of your application by email. On occasions, you may need to provide us with additional identification documentation to support your application and we will let you know by email if this is the case.
It is a requirement of UAE regulators, that we verify your identity. In order for us to do so you will need to provide us with the following documentation:
PROOF OF IDENTITY
One of the following:
- Valid Passport
- Valid National Identity Card
PROOF OF ADDRESS
One of the following, to be dated within last three months:
- A re-occurring utility bill (dated within the last 3 months – please note a mobile phone bill will not be accepted)
- A re-occurring bank, building society, credit card, mortgage or other financial services provider statement (dated within 3 months) with address on it
- Letter from a Government Agency (e.g. Tax Office)
- Tenancy agreement (dated within 6 months)
*Please note that mobile phone and internet statements are not acceptable.
Please do not send original documents.
Copies from Non UAE resident must be certified by one of the following:
- Practicing lawyer
- Chartered accountant
- Notary public
- Member of the judiciary
- Civil servant
- Serving law enforcement officer
The photocopied documents have to be certified with the wording: “Certified as a true and complete copy of the original”. The “certifier” has to sign and date the documents, also providing their full name and contact details.
The documents also have to be stamped with the certifier/company’s official stamp.
