The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offer a variety of long-term residence visa options (including a Golden Visa) which enable a foreign individual to live, work, or study in the country.
Whether you have been living in the UAE for several years or wish to relocate, you may be eligible for one of the long-term residence visa categories that are issued for up to 10 years, often without a requirement of a sponsor. In certain instances, you may require a recommendation or prior approval from the relevant authority in the UAE to qualify.
Fragomen has years of experience with obtaining UAE visas; our immigration professionals will be delighted to assist you in becoming a long-term resident in the UAE.
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commercial INVESTOR
You have invested in a commercial business in the UAE.
You hold a financial deposit or investment capital of at least AED 2 million in any investment fund, existing or new business or a bank licensed in the UAE; or are an owner or shareholder of a business which pays at least AED 250,000 of taxes annually to the federal government.
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REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
You own one or more real estate properties in the UAE.
You own real estate in the UAE with a purchase price of at least AED 2 million; or own one or more properties on an off-plan sale basis for a total purchase price of at least AED 2 million.
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Highly Skilled Professional
You are an executive employed in the UAE in an approved field.
You have an executive job title and a minimum bachelor’s degree in a field of science, engineering, IT, law, healthcare, or another approved field.
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RETIREE
You are 55 years or older, or were employed for at least 15 years before you retired.
You own real estate in the UAE worth at least AED 1 million; have made a deposit of no less than AED 1 million to a financial institution in the UAE; or whose annual income is at least AED 240,000.
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EXCEPTIONAL TALENT
You are an exceptionally talented individual in one of the approved fields.
This includes creative individuals in arts and culture, inventors and innovators, athletes, talented individuals in digital technology; scientists and researchers, elite specialists in the field of industry, healthcare, and education.
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STUDENT
You are an outstanding secondary school student or recent university graduate.
You are in a secondary school in the UAE with a minimum 95% score on the Academic Strength Index; or are a recent university graduate from a local or foreign university, meeting minimum GPA and institution criteria.
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Fragomen offers a variety of support levels to suit your needs. Beginning with advice on your eligibility, we offer guidance and support with preparing necessary documentation and securing initial approval. Once your application has been approved, we will assist with completing the remaining registration formalities.
Application Support
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You will receive guidance on the end-to-end visa application process, including how to collate the necessary documents. Fragomen has dedicated teams around the world who may assist with document procurement, legalization, and other services.
Guidance
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To assess your eligibility for a long-term residence visa in the UAE, we will discuss your personal circumstances and will work on solutions to fill any knowledge gaps. We will assess your available documentation to determine the most suitable visa category for you and your family members. Using this knowledge, we provide tailor-made, first-class immigration advice and application support.
Eligibility
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Whether you have been living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for several years or wish to relocate, Fragomen's UAE-based team has years of experience in helping foreign nationals become long-term residents of the United Arab Emirates.
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APPLICATION ROUTES FOR YOUR LONG TERM RESIDENCE VISA
Depending on the category of an applicant, visas are issued with a validity of up to 5 years or 10 years and may be renewed upon expiry
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The United Arab Emirates offer a variety of long-term residence visa options (including a Golden Visa) which enable you to live, work, or study in the country.
Benefits of the UAE long-term residence visas include the following:
BENEFITS OF A LONG TERM RESIDENCE VISA
Golden Visa holders may remain outside the UAE continuously for more than six months without the visa being invalidated
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Golden Visa holders may sponsor residence permits for legal dependents, including spouse, children regardless of their ages, and parents
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Golden Visa holders may sponsor residence permits for an unlimited number of domestic helpers
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A local sponsor is not required, although certain categories of applicants must obtain a work authorization sponsored by an employer in the UAE
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Golden Visa holders may use priority lanes at select border checkpoints
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A 6-month grace period post visa cancellation or expiry provides more opportunities for people to remain in the UAE
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