Get your residence visa and live in the UAE legally.
A residence visa or permit is a type of visa that certifies the legitimacy of an expat to reside in any emirate of the country for a specific period of time subject to the UAE’s immigration laws. The residence status is granted on a range of conditions set by the government such as business, investment, tourism or study, each of which decides the visa type and validity.
A Dubai residence visa is a permit that lets an expatriate live legally in the UAE for a set period, tied to a qualifying basis such as employment, investment, family sponsorship, or study.
It's open to employees sponsored by an employer, investors and business owners sponsored through their own company, property investors, family members sponsored by a resident, and students. Specialists and high earners can also qualify for long-term routes like the Golden and Green Visa. We can advise the right route for you.
The core documents include:
• Your original passport and passport-size photographs
• Your entry permit and the visa application form
• A medical fitness test clearance certificate
• Valid UAE health insurance
• Proof of your sponsor's residency or a valid trade licence
Work visas also require an employment contract, the company's trade licence, and establishment card, while family visas need attested birth or marriage certificates. We provide a full checklist so nothing is missing.
The full process, covering the entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, and stamping, usually takes around one to three weeks from a complete file.
The business-owner or partner visa route is often the fastest, while property investor and Golden Visa applications can take a little longer due to extra authority involvement. Preparing documents correctly upfront is the main way to avoid delays. We handle the paperwork to keep it moving.
The Golden Visa is a 5 or 10-year residency for qualifying categories, with current criteria including:
• Property investors owning UAE real estate worth AED 2 million or more
• Business or public investors with an approved investment of AED 2 million or more
• Entrepreneurs with an approved project, typically from AED 500,000
• Skilled professionals earning at least AED 30,000 a month with a university degree
• Specialised talents and outstanding students
As of early 2026, the previous down-payment requirement for property investors was removed. We can confirm which category fits your profile.
The Golden Visa offers stability that standard residency doesn't. It is self-sponsored, valid for 5 or 10 years, and renewable, with no employer or local partner required.
Holders can sponsor their family without the usual salary threshold, sponsor children regardless of age, and stay outside the UAE for long periods without the visa lapsing. Combined with 100% business ownership, it makes long-term planning far easier for investors and professionals.
Yes. Registering a mainland or free zone company entitles the owner to an investor or partner residence visa, usually valid for two to three years and tied to the trade licence.
As a business owner, you can also sponsor employees and your own family under the company. This is the most common residency route for entrepreneurs. We set up the company and the visa together as one process.
Entrepreneurs and investors have several routes: an investor or partner visa through a company, the 10-year Golden Visa for larger investors and talents, the 5-year Green Visa for self-employed professionals, plus employee visas for their team and dependent visas for family.
Full support covers the entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, status change, and renewals. We manage each of these end to end so nothing stalls.
A standard residence visa is typically valid for two to three years, depending on whether it's an employment, family, property, or company-based visa. It is renewable as long as you continue to meet the conditions.
Long-term routes run far longer: the Green Visa is valid for 5 years and the Golden Visa for 5 or 10 years. We can align the right visa duration with your plans and manage the renewals.
