Registration of residence permit in the UAE

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The United Arab Emirates is a rather young state, which was established in the early 1970s, and already in the XXI century it became a "mecca" for labor migrants in the Middle East. Today, the local population accounts for 15-20%, while at the same time 80-85% of foreigners live in the country. Nevertheless, the state has managed to preserve the national flavor, as it is very difficult for foreign citizens to obtain a residence permit in the UAE, the concept of permanent residence does not exist, and citizenship is unrealistic.

However, there is no concept of residence permit in the UAE as such. Foreigners who want to legally rest several times a year, work, do business in the country, must obtain a resident visa. Such a document is issued directly in the Emirates, beforehand it is necessary to obtain a permit to enter the state from the ICA (Federal Agency for Identity and Citizenship). It is quite difficult to obtain a permit and visa independently, as there are many nuances in this matter.

Legal Solutions lawyers will advise you on emigration issues, help you determine the basis for obtaining a residence permit in the UAE, draw up the necessary documents.

What gives a residence permit in the UAE

Resident visa gives its holder the opportunity to:

• vacation in the Emirates at any time without a tourist visa;
• work, study in the country legally;
• open a bank account in a reliable bank;
• live in a low-tax state;
• buy real estate in your own name;
• bring a spouse and children to the UAE (with a monthly income of at least 10 thousand dirhams);
• enjoy the same social benefits as citizens of the country.

Visa under the residence permit is issued for 3 (in case of employment - for 2) years and can be extended an unlimited number of times.

Grounds for immigration to the Arab Emirates

1. Registration of a company within the free economic zones or local (provided that 51% of shares will be owned by the resident).
2. Official employment (for a high-paid position it is mandatory to know English, builders, cleaners, warehouse workers do not need to know a foreign language).
3. Purchase of expensive real estate (obtaining a residence permit in Dubai will cost 1 million dirhams). Starting from 2019, such a document is issued for a period of 5 years without the right to employment.

Permission for long-term residence in the Arab state is issued in the form of an Emirates ID card from the ICA. To find out more information on how to apply for a residence permit in the UAE, order legal advice, contact the manager of Legal Solutions - UAE residence permit by phone, via messenger or leave a request for a callback.

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