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UAE Residence Visas

UAE RESIDENCE VISAS

Your Key to Living and Working in the United Arab Emirates

Securing a UAE Residence Visa is the essential step to unlocking your life as an entrepreneur or professional in the Emirates. Our dedicated visa services streamline the entire application process for you, your employees, and your family.

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Understanding the UAE Residence Visa

A UAE Residence Visa is a long-term permit that allows a foreign national to live and work legally in the United Arab Emirates. Typically valid for two years, it is sponsored by your newly formed company, whether it's a Free Zone or Mainland entity.

This visa is mandatory for opening a personal bank account, signing residential leases, and accessing government services. It serves as the foundation of your personal and professional life in the UAE, and our experts ensure the process is managed efficiently and correctly from start to finish.

Key Advantages

Benefits of Holding a UAE Residence Visa

Live & Work Legally

Establish your legal presence to live, work, and conduct business anywhere in the UAE.

Sponsor Your Family

Bring your spouse, children, and even parents to live with you in the UAE by sponsoring their visas.

Open Personal Bank Accounts

A residence visa and Emirates ID are essential requirements for opening a personal bank account.

Access to Services

Gain access to world-class healthcare, education for your children, and other government services.

Travel Flexibility

Travel in and out of the UAE with ease, using the e-gates at airports for swift immigration clearance.

Path to Long-Term Residency

A residence visa is the first step towards qualifying for long-term residency options like the <Link href='/uae-golden-visa'>UAE Golden Visa</Link>.

From Entry Permit to Stamping

Our 4-Step Visa Application Process

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Entry Permit Issuance

We begin by applying for an entry permit, which allows you to enter the UAE for the purpose of processing your residency.

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Medical Fitness Test

Once you are in the UAE, we schedule your mandatory medical fitness test, which includes a blood test and a chest X-ray.

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Emirates ID Biometrics

We then book your appointment for Emirates ID biometrics, where your fingerprints and photo are captured for your official ID card.

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Visa Stamping

Upon passing the medical test, your passport is submitted to the immigration authority for the final Residence Visa stamping. Our PRO team handles this entire process.

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Client Feedback

The visa process was the part I worried about most, but their PRO team handled everything perfectly. They gave me a clear checklist and updated me at every stage. I had my Emirates ID in hand in no time.

Chen Wei, Tech Entrepreneur

Key Information

UAE Visa FAQs

The entire process from applying for the entry permit to the final visa stamping typically takes 2-3 weeks, provided all documents are in order.

You only need to be physically present in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics steps. The rest of the application can be managed by our team remotely.

Most residence visas issued through a free zone or mainland company are valid for two years and can be renewed as long as the sponsoring company license is active.

Yes, a formal visa cancellation is required if you plan to leave the country permanently or switch to a new sponsor. Our PRO services include efficient visa cancellation processing.

Secure Your Residency in the UAE

Let our visa experts handle the entire application process for you. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific visa requirements.