can you get a bank account without your res visa?

Craigdixon
By Craigdixon

Can I get a bank account prior to getting a residency visa ?

By Commercial Bank• 5 May 2014 14:07
Rating: 5/5
Commercial Bank

Hello this is Commercial Bank.

we offer a full expat service, which includes setting up your accounts, complete with all relevant ATM cards, before you even come to Qatar.

http://www.cbq.qa/EN/Personal/Tailored-Packages/Pages/New-to-Qatar.aspx

By JDouble• 9 Sep 2013 09:03
Rating: 4/5
JDouble

The only thing you cant get without a residency permit is a cheque book. Most banks will issue you an account with a debit card but not a seperate visa account also without a deposit for the credit limit amount.

I used IBQ when I first came here and was here for 5 months with no RP and they gave me an account, debit card and online facilities etc

By Molten Metal• 9 Sep 2013 06:32
Molten Metal

What's the hurry .... first thing first ....

By Tunisiano Salakta• 9 Sep 2013 00:28
Rating: 5/5
Tunisiano Salakta

YES

Even before lending to qatar, you can open an account and get a credit card.

nothing is impossible

By richard000• 8 Sep 2013 21:24
Rating: 5/5
richard000

no. 1 of the requirements to open a bank accounts is the residence visa.

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