A UAE residency visa is a document that enables visitors to stay in the UAE permanently. The visa may be extended as often as necessary for a period of two to three or even ten years.
To understand the difference between an entry permit and a residence visa, please know that an entry permit is a document that allows foreigners to enter and stay in the UAE legally for a short period mentioned therein. However, a residence visa Dubai is issued to the foreigner when he/she is already inside the country having entered using the entry permit.
Who can apply for a UAE Residence Visa?
You can apply for a residence visa if you meet the following requirements:
- If you are employed by a company in the UAE – the company will sponsor your application for a residence visa while you are in the country.
- If you are employed by the public sector – in this instance, the public body will sponsor your visa application and process it while you are in the UAE.
- If you are an Investor in businesses operating in the UAE – in this scenario, you will process and apply for your own visa using the company’s registered name as sponsorship.
- If you purchase a home in the UAE – in this scenario, your visa will be sponsored under the property you own.
- If you are a dependent sponsored by either a UAE resident who owns a property, an investor or business owner in the UAE, or a UAE resident who is employed in the country.
Children, parents, housemaids, and close relatives are examples of dependents. - If you are a student sponsored by your University in the UAE – in this situation, the University will apply for and sponsor your visa in the name of the academic center.
Types of UAE Residence Visas:
There are various types of UAE Residence Visas categorized on the purpose of your visit/stay in the country. They are listed as below:
- UAE Work Visa: Issued to foreigners who have secured a Work Permit and found employment in the UAE.
- UAE Student Visa: Issued to foreign nationals accepted in the educational institutions in the UAE.
- UAE Family Visa: Issued to the family members of UAE citizens or foreign residents.
- UAE Investment Visa (long-term residence): Given to foreign nationals who invest a significant amount of money in the UAE. Comparatively speaking, this form of resident visa is granted for a longer period of time (up to ten years).
- UAE Retirement Visa: Provided elderly foreigners with the appropriate financial resources to retire in the UAE.
Requirements for UAE Residence Visa:
Here’s a list of documents required when applying for a UAE Residence Visa.
- The UAE Visa Application Form is received from the appropriate typing center or online.
- The applicant’s original passport and entry visa.
- The applicant’s two passport-size photographs.
- Proof of sponsor’s legal residency / UAE citizenship.
- Medical test certificates.
- Proof of UAE health insurance plan.
- For family visas, proof of family ties, such as birth/marriage certificates.
- For work visas, the sponsor must include the employment contract and copies of the company’s valid trade license and firm card.
- Any additional documents related to your purpose of travel.
Furthermore, all foreign nationals applying for a UAE Residence Visa must pass a medical exam to prove their fitness.
Application Process:
- Gather all your documents.
- Contact us through email/phone.
- We’ll get the process completed.
- Once the documents are approved, you receive an SMS that your application is submitted successfully.
- Zajil (a government-appointed courier) will collect your passport and drop it at your address or you can visit the immigration department to get the visa stamped.
Benefits of having a UAE Residence Visa:
If you are legally residing in the UAE, you are entitled to:
- Open a bank account and utilize financial resources.
- Obtain a driving permit, use government health services, and purchase health insurance.
- Enroll your children in both public and private schools, work and invest, and travel to select countries without a visa.
Processing fees:
- The sponsor must deposit a sum of AED 3,000 (approx.) to get the process completed.
- You must submit AED 120 (approx.) for a 1-year visa and AED 360 (approx.) for a 3-year visa.
- An additional sum of AED 100 (approx.) would be required for urgent processing.
- Medical tests would cost about AED 200-300 (approx.).
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