UAE · Residency
UAE residence visa
A residence visa lets you live in the UAE, open bank accounts, rent a home and sponsor your family. The basis can be your own company, employment, freelancing or investment.
2-3 years depending on the zone
Investor visa
For owners and partners of their own company
from 5,500 AED
10 years
Golden Visa
10 years for investors, professionals and entrepreneurs
from 11,000 AED
5 years
Green Visa
5 years without an employer for freelancers and professionals
from 5,200 AED
2 years
Freelance visa
Freelance permit and visa without a company
from 7,400 AED
Matches the sponsor's visa
Family visa
For a resident's spouse, children and parents
from 5,600 AED
2 years
Employment visa
For your company's employees
from 8,100 AED
Each visa at a glance
| Visa | Validity | Sponsor | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor visa | 2-3 years depending on the zone | Your company | 2-3 weeks after the license |
| Golden Visa | 10 years | Self-sponsored | 2-6 weeks |
| Green Visa | 5 years | Self-sponsored | 3-5 weeks |
| Freelance visa | 2 years | The issuing free zone | 2-4 weeks |
| Family visa | Matches the sponsor's visa | A UAE resident | 2-3 weeks |
| Employment visa | 2 years | The employer | 2-3 weeks |
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