Visa Types & Residency Options
🏆 Golden Visa
Long-term residency (5-10 years) for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and outstanding students.
- Property investment of AED 2+ million
- Business investment of AED 500,000+
- Outstanding talents in science, medicine, research
- PhD holders and outstanding students
💼 Employment Visa
Traditional work visa sponsored by UAE employers, typically valid for 2-3 years.
- Job offer from licensed UAE company
- Employment contract
- Educational qualifications
- Medical fitness certificate
👨👩👧👦 Family Visa
Sponsorship visa for spouses, children, and dependent family members.
- Minimum salary requirement (varies by emirate)
- Marriage certificate (for spouse)
- Birth certificates (for children)
- Housing accommodation proof
🎓 Student Visa
Study permit for enrolled students in UAE educational institutions.
- Acceptance letter from UAE university
- Educational transcripts
- Financial guarantee
- Medical insurance
💻 Freelancer Visa
Self-employment permit for freelancers and remote workers.
- Freelance permit from licensed authority
- Professional qualifications
- Portfolio of work
- Minimum income requirement
🔄 Green Visa
5-year renewable visa for skilled workers, self-employed individuals, and investors.
- University degree or specialized diploma
- Valid employment contract
- Salary above AED 15,000
- Investment in UAE property or business
Step-by-Step Moving Process
Research & Planning
Choose your emirate, research neighborhoods, understand costs, and identify visa requirements.
Secure Employment or Investment
Find a job, start a business, or make qualifying investments to meet visa requirements.
Document Preparation
Gather and attest all required documents including educational certificates, medical reports, and personal documents.
Visa Application
Submit visa application through proper channels, pay fees, and await approval.
Entry & Medical Test
Enter UAE, complete medical fitness test, and biometric registration.
Emirates ID & Setup
Apply for Emirates ID, open bank account, find housing, and complete residency formalities.
Legal Requirements & Documentation
Essential Documents
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Educational certificates (attested)
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Birth certificates for children
- Medical fitness certificate
- No objection certificate (if employed)
- Police clearance certificate
- Passport-size photographs
Attestation Process
- Notarization in home country
- Attestation by foreign ministry
- UAE embassy/consulate attestation
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UAE)
- Translation into Arabic (if required)