UAE resident visa processing

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A young country with excellent living and working conditions and developed infrastructure is a dream for many foreigners. Despite the fact that the Middle Eastern country is home to almost three times more foreign citizens than locals, the only way to legally reside in the country for visitors from other countries is to obtain a resident visa in the United Arab Emirates. There is no question of any residence permit in the future and citizenship for Ukrainians.

There are quite a lot of illegal immigrants living and working in the country, but you should not take risks. Illegal residence does not allow non-residents to fully enjoy social benefits, protect their interests in case of misunderstandings with the employer. Emigration specialists of the Legal Solutions law firm are always ready to help with the issuance of a UAE resident visa. We provide our clients with visa support in the UAE.

Advantages of a resident visa

Official authorization for long-term residence in the Emirates gives citizens of other countries the opportunity to:

• work and study in the country;
• open a business
• buy and rent real estate;
• come on vacation without issuing a tourist visa;
• open an account in a reliable Emirati bank;
• bring your spouse, children - provided you have a stable monthly income of at least 10 thousand dirhams;
• save money on paying taxes.

Resident visa to the Arab Emirates can be opened on average for a period from 2 to 5 years with the possibility of unlimited extension.

Grounds for immigration of Ukrainians

Obtain a long-term visa to stay in the UAE is possible at:

• employment (for the acquisition of a prestigious profession it is necessary to speak English, to work in a construction site, warehouse, cleaning occupation, there is no such requirement), the visa is issued for 2 years;
• opening a business in the free-zone or a local company, provided that 51% of shares are owned by an Emirati resident (3 years);
• investing in expensive real estate. To acquire residency in Dubai, another prestigious region, it is necessary to buy housing in a completed building for the amount of 1 million dirhams (5 years).

Resident visa is also available to Emirati students, dependents (with the sponsorship of a spouse, parents).

Algorithm of obtaining a long-term visa

1. Obtaining a permit to enter the country from the ICA (Federal Agency for Identity and Citizenship).
2. Passing a medical examination.
3. Applying for an Emirates ID card.
4. Getting a permit from the country's Ministry of Interior.
5. Obtaining an ID card.

It should be noted that moving to the Emirates for women under 30 years old without a spouse is very problematic.

To consult with a Legal Solutions lawyer on obtaining a resident visa to the UAE, to find out the price of the permit, leave an online consultation request on our website.

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