# Certified True Copy of Passport for Bank Account Opening - Canonical URL: https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-passport-for-bank-account-opening/ - Description: Certified true copy of your passport for opening or updating a bank account in Dubai, done in house, in person at our office, online or on a home visit. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-12 [Home](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/) / [Individual](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/individual-document-certification-dubai/) / [Passport](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-passport-dubai/) / **Passport for Bank Account Opening** Get a certified true copy of your passport for personal or business bank account opening and KYC, examined and certified in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers. [Start My Request](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/contact-us/) [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/971524841790) Banks are required to verify the identity of account holders and, for corporate accounts, the individuals behind the company. A certified true copy of a passport, examined and certified by a licensed UAE legal professional, gives the bank a verified copy it can keep on file without holding the original document. ## Passport Certification for Banking Use Banks routinely ask for a certified true copy of a passport as part of account opening or periodic KYC review, especially for non-resident accounts, corporate accounts, or accounts opened remotely. We handle the certification appointment for you. ## Who Needs This - Individuals opening a new personal bank account - Non-residents opening or maintaining a UAE bank account - Business owners and signatories completing corporate account KYC - Existing customers going through a periodic KYC refresh - Anyone whose bank has specifically requested a certified, rather than plain, passport copy ## Who Can Attend The passport holder normally attends with the original document. For corporate accounts, the individual shareholders or signatories named in the bank’s KYC request typically need to attend individually. ## How It Works 1. Tell us which bank and account type the certified copy is for 2. We confirm the bank’s specific requirement where known 3. One of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants examines and certifies your passport copy 4. You receive the certified copy ready for submission to the bank 5. We can provide certification of other KYC documents, such as a trade license, in the same visit ## Mistakes to Avoid - Submitting a plain photocopy where the bank specifically asked for a certified copy - Not checking the bank’s exact KYC checklist before your appointment - Certifying an expired passport - Forgetting to bring supporting corporate documents for a business account - Leaving certification until the bank’s onboarding deadline ## Real-World Examples A new resident opening their first UAE bank account is asked for a certified true copy of their passport alongside proof of address. A company director completing corporate KYC needs certified copies of their passport, the trade license and the MOA for the bank’s file. An existing customer going through an annual KYC refresh is asked to resubmit a certified copy of their passport to confirm nothing has changed. ## Certified True Copy vs a Bank-Witnessed Copy Some banks offer to witness and stamp a copy of your passport themselves at a branch. A certified true copy carried out by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants is a separate, independent verification, and some banks specifically require this rather than an in-branch copy, particularly for corporate or non-resident accounts. Confirm which your bank requires before your appointment. Our plain-language guide explains how these differ. [Read the comparison guide](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-vs-notarization-vs-attestation/) ## What to Bring - Original, valid passport - Emirates ID, where applicable - Bank’s KYC request letter or account opening checklist, if provided - Trade license or company documents, if the certification is for a corporate account - [See fees and process](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-attestation-fees-dubai/) - [Need it same day?](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/same-day-true-copy-attestation-dubai/) - [All passport pages](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-passport-dubai/) - [Send us your details](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/contact-us/) Why Use Us ## Why Use Certified True Copy Dubai - We are familiar with the certified-copy format banks commonly expect - Fast turnaround for account opening deadlines - Certification done in house, in person at our office, online or on a home visit - Ability to certify passport and corporate KYC documents together - Clear guidance on what to bring before you attend ### Need It Today Bank account opening deadlines are often tight. Same-day certification is often possible. See our Same-Day / Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page for details. [See same-day options](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/same-day-true-copy-attestation-dubai/) Cost ## What It Costs Fees follow the same structure as our general passport certification service. See our Fees & Process page for what we can confirm now. [See fees and process](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-attestation-fees-dubai/) ### Who Certifies Your Document Every certified true copy we handle is examined and certified by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants. ### Areas We Cover We handle certified true copy of passport appointments for banking purposes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. 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Yes, this can generally be done together for corporate account applications. This depends on the bank’s specific KYC requirement. Same-day appointments are often available. See our Same-Day page for details. The certification reflects the document at the time it was examined. Some banks set their own age limits on how recent a certified copy must be, so check with your bank directly. See our Fees & Process page for what we can confirm now. ## Get Your Certified Passport Copy for Banking Our own lawyers handle the process, ready for your bank’s KYC file. 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