Visa Services

UAE residence visa support.

There are several ways to live in the UAE. We help you find the right residence route and handle the steps from entry permit to Emirates ID.

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United Arab Emirates flagMany routes

At a glance

Work, family, student, investor, Green and Golden residence each have their own sponsor and conditions.

Varies by type

Sponsor

Varies by type

Validity

Est. varies*

Processing

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*Estimated. Processing times are set by ICP and GDRFA and vary by case.

Overview

Residence routes

Work residence

Employer-sponsored, or self-sponsored through a Green visa.

Family residence

Sponsored by a UAE-resident family member.

Investor residence

For business owners, partners and investors.

Golden Visa

Long-term residence for eligible categories.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements are set by the relevant authorities and can change; your advisor confirms what applies to you.

Documents

What you’ll need.

Documents depend on the route. These are common to most residence applications.

  • Copy of a valid passport
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Documents proving the basis of residence (employment, family, investment)
  • Medical fitness test for applicants aged 18 and over
How It Works

How it works.

Step - 01

Eligibility check

We confirm the right visa type and sponsor.

30 min · Free
Step - 02

Documents

We prepare, attest and translate what is needed.

Est. varies by document
Step - 03

Application

We file with ICP or GDRFA and track progress.

Timing set by authorities
Step - 04

Medical & Emirates ID

Medical fitness test (18+), biometrics and residence.

Est. varies

All timings are estimates and depend on the authorities involved. Ask an advisor about yours.

FAQ

Common questions.

It depends on why you are coming to the UAE and who can sponsor you. A free consultation is the quickest way to find out.

Applicants aged 18 and over normally need a medical fitness test as part of the residence process.

Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

Free consultation
  • No obligation
  • Written quote first
  • Fully confidential
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