Document Guide

    Mortgage document checklist.

    Everything you need to gather before applying. Separate lists for residents, non-residents, and self-employed buyers.

    UAE Residents

    Identity & Residency

    Proof of who you are and your legal status in the UAE

    • Valid Passport (copy)
    • Valid UAE Residence Visa
    • Emirates ID (copy)
    • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy contract)Dated within last 3 months

    Income & Employment

    Evidence of stable income and employment status

    • Salary Certificate / Employment LetterAddressed to the bank
    • Last 3–6 months bank statementsPersonal account showing salary credits
    • Last 3 months payslips
    • Trade License (if self-employed)Copy with valid expiry(if applicable)
    • Audited financial statements (if self-employed)Last 2 years(if applicable)

    Credit & Financial

    Creditworthiness and existing financial obligations

    • Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) reportCan be requested by the bank
    • Existing loan statementsCar loans, personal loans, other mortgages(if applicable)
    • Credit card statementsLast 3 months(if applicable)

    Property Documents

    Documents related to the property being purchased

    • Signed MOU / Form FSales agreement between buyer and seller
    • Property valuation reportOrdered by the bank after application
    • Title deed (if resale)
    • NOC from developer (if applicable)Required for some off-plan and leasehold(if applicable)

    Non-Residents

    Non-residents need more comprehensive documentation to prove financial stability.

    Identity & Address

    Proof of identity and home country address

    • Valid Passport (copy)
    • Proof of Address in home countryUtility bill or bank statement, last 3 months
    • Proof of Address in Dubai (if available)Hotel booking or tenancy contract(if applicable)

    Income & Employment

    Comprehensive income verification for overseas buyers

    • Last 6 months personal bank statementsMust show regular income deposits
    • Last 6 months company bank statements (if self-employed)
    • Employment letter / Salary certificateAddressed to the bank, stating position and salary
    • Last 3 months payslips
    • Audited financial statements (if self-employed)Last 2 years
    • Trade License / Company registration (if business owner)

    Credit & Financial

    International credit and financial standing

    • Credit report from home countryExperian, Equifax, TransUnion, etc.
    • AECB report (if previously resident in UAE)(if applicable)
    • Proof of existing assets / investmentsStrengthens application(if applicable)

    Property Documents

    Same as residents — property-specific paperwork

    • Signed MOU / Form F
    • Property valuation reportBank-ordered after application
    • Title deed (if resale)
    • NOC from developer (if applicable)(if applicable)

    Self-Employed — Additional Requirements

    If you own a business or are self-employed, you'll need these additional documents on top of the standard checklist:

    Audited financial statements (last 2 years)
    Trade License with valid expiry
    Company bank statements (last 6–12 months)
    Proof of business ownership (share certificates, MOA)
    Tax returns from home country (last 2 years)

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