The United Arab Emirates is a federate state located on the Arabian Peninsula and consisting of 7 emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm al Quwain, Fujairah, and Sharjah.
A fast-growing economy, business-friendly environment, developed infrastructure, high standard of living, no tax on personal income, multicultural and safe environment – these are the reasons why the UAE attracts investors and highly qualified specialists from around the world.
UAE real estate owners are eligible for 2 kinds of residence visas:
To keep such visa valid, it is necessary to enter the UAE at least once every 6 months (not to be absent from the country for more than 6 months).
The requirement to visit the UAE every six months does not apply to golden visa holders.
Approval from several authorities is required:
It takes around 4 weeks to get an investor visa.
After getting his residence visa, the investor can apply for residence visas for his family members
To apply for visas for family members, one will need:
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Fees (USD)
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Obtaining an investor residence visa, including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to the Police Department and the Dubai Land Department for submitting an application; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents for processing; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the cost of health insurance is payable by the applicant additionally |
5 400
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Obtaining a residence visa for the investor’s family member (except a residence visa for a parent), including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents to the migration authority for issuing a visa; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the following expenses are payable by the applicant additionally: · cost of health insurance; · translation and consular legalization of documents that prove the relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates), Non-Objection Certificates. |
4 500
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Obtaining a residence visa for the investor’s parent, including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents to the migration authority for issuing a visa; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the following expenses are payable by the applicant additionally: · cost of health insurance; · translation and consular legalization of documents that prove the relationship |
4 800
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The visa application is handled by the Dubai Land Department.
After getting his residence visa, the investor can apply for residence visas for his family members:
It takes 2 – 3 weeks to get an investor visa.
To apply for visas for family members, one will need:
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Services
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Fees (USD)
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Obtaining an investor residence visa, including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to the Dubai Land Department for submitting an application; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents for issuing and stamping a visa; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the cost of health insurance is payable by the applicant additionally |
5 900
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Obtaining a residence visa for the investor’s family member (except a residence visa for a parent), including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents to the migration authority for issuing and stamping a visa; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the following expenses are payable by the applicant additionally: · cost of health insurance; · translation and consular legalization of documents that prove the relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates), Non-Objection Certificates |
3 600
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Obtaining a residence visa for the investor’s parent, including:
· payment of all government fees related to the visa and ID card; · preparing, executing and agreeing the necessary documentation with the authorities; · accompanying the applicant to a medical clinic for medical examination; · accompanying the applicant to the Federal Migration Service for biometrics; · submitting documents to the migration authority for issuing and stamping a visa; · filing an application for and obtaining a resident’s card; · selecting an insurance company for getting health insurance. Note: the following expenses are payable by the applicant additionally: · cost of health insurance; · translation and consular legalization of documents that prove the relationship. |
4 500
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*The fees are valid as at December 2023.