A resident visa in the UAE permits foreigners to stay in the nation for an extended length of time. The visa may be valid for a period of two to ten years and may be renewed as many times as necessary. Many multinational families have lived in the UAE for years, renewing their visas on a regular basis.
There are a few ways to obtain UAE residency:
One of the quickest ways to obtain a visa is to open a business. Due to 100 percent ownership, low costs, and a straightforward process, establishing a business in the UAE free zones is one of the most popular alternatives.
If you are getting the visa as the business owner, the process would be the following:
Normally, you may stay in your home country until your company is formed, an establishment card is issued, and an entrance visa is issued (provided that you visited UAE at least once in the past).
The medical examination, Emirates ID application, and visa stamping all require your physical attendance. You will be unable to leave the UAE until the process is finished.
Overall, visa stamping takes 5 working days, including medicals and identification.
The cost of a UAE resident visa varies based on where your company is registered. The lowest fees would be in one of the northern Emirates, such as Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah. The following are the fees for a UAE resident visa with a company setup:
| Free zone name | Activities | Visas | Cost starting, AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ | trading, service | 1 visa included | 30,600 |
| Ajman Media City | trading, service | 1 visa included | 24,640 |
| Umm Al Quwain FTZ | trading, service | 1 visa included | 26,883 |
Due to rising charges for company registration and other added expenses, the cost of a Dubai resident visa will be higher. One of them is mandatory health insurance, which must be purchased before the visa is stamped.
The following are the details of the Dubai resident visa for company owners:
| Free zone name | Activities | Visas | Cost starting, AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIZAD | trading, service | 1 visa included | 25,740 |
| DTEC | trading, service | 1 visa included | 36,157 |
| Dubai South | trading, service | 1 visa included | 45,358 |
UAE residency can be secured for permanent residence or for periodic trips, which is beneficial for nationalities who do not receive a tourist visa on arrival.
Because a resident visa holder is deemed a low-risk group by the compliance, it is also beneficial for corporate Dubai bank account establishment.
The fees for overstaying your UAE Residence Visa are as follows:
