UAE Residency, Handled End-to-End
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Six residency visa options: cost, timeline to Emirates ID, documents and family terms. Find your match in 30 seconds or compare the cards yourself.
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freelance1 year Remote Work Visa Freedom and a budget-friendly residency 6,500 AED
- Cost
- 6,500 AED
- Visa validity
- 1 year
- Eligibility and terms
- Remote work; a budget-friendly residency in Dubai.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From start to Emirates ID — up to 2 weeks.
- Expedited processing
- On request
- Documents
- Passport, photo.
- Health insurance
- On request
- Bank account
- Can be opened at Mashreq Bank.
- Salary
- On request
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 1 year. Cost on request.
- Mortgages and loans
- Not available.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
2 years Employment Visa Employment · salary transfers 16,000 AED
- Cost
- 16,000 AED
- Visa validity
- 2 years
- Eligibility and terms
- Employment in the UAE.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From start to Emirates ID — up to 2 weeks.
- Expedited processing
- On request
- Documents
- Passport, photo.
- Health insurance
- On request
- Bank account
- Can be opened at any bank.
- Salary
- We arrange salary transfers to your bank account.
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 2 years. 5,200 AED per person, with documents certified by the Russian consulate.
- Mortgages and loans
- Available.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
2 years Investor Visa Property under 2 million AED 16,000 AED
- Cost
- 16,000 AED
- Visa validity
- 2 years
- Eligibility and terms
- Property in the UAE of any value. Here this option is highlighted for properties under 2 million AED.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From start to Emirates ID — up to 4 weeks.
- Expedited processing
- On request
- Documents
- Passport, photo, Title Deed.
- Health insurance
- On request
- Bank account
- Can be opened.
- Salary
- On request
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 2 years. 5,200 AED per person, with documents certified by the Russian consulate.
- Mortgages and loans
- Through mortgage brokers, subject to income verification.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
10 years Golden · Property Value from 2 million AED 14,000 AED
- Cost
- 14,000 AED
- Visa validity
- 10 years
- Eligibility and terms
- Property from 2 million AED, including exactly 2 million. If purchased for slightly less, a revaluation at current market price may be possible. For the Golden Visa, the new valuation must be 2 million AED or more.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From start to Emirates ID — up to 2 weeks.
- Expedited processing
- 3 days; processing cost — 16,000 AED.
- Documents
- Passport, photo, Title Deed, health insurance.
- Health insurance
- International insurance with UAE coverage, or a local policy — from 1,500 AED.
- Bank account
- Can be opened at almost any bank.
- Salary
- On request
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 10 years. 7,200 AED per person, with documents certified by the Russian consulate.
- Mortgages and loans
- Through mortgage brokers, subject to income verification.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
10 years Golden · Deposit From 2 million AED in the bank for 2 years 14,000 AEDfor processing
- Cost
- 14,000 AED for processing
- Visa validity
- 10 years
- Eligibility and terms
- A bank deposit of 2 million AED or more for a 2-year term. The deposit is separate from the processing cost.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From receiving the bank letter to Emirates ID — up to 2 weeks.
- Expedited processing
- 3 days after receiving the bank letter. Expedite cost on request.
- Documents
- Passport, photo, bank letter, health insurance.
- Health insurance
- International insurance with UAE coverage, or a local policy — from 1,500 AED.
- Bank account
- Can be opened at almost any bank.
- Salary
- On request
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 10 years. 7,200 AED per person, with documents certified by the Russian consulate.
- Mortgages and loans
- Through mortgage brokers, subject to income verification.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
10 years Golden · Skilled Professional Via employment · Skilled Labour 12,000 AED+ employment processing cost
- Cost
- Employment processing cost + 12,000 AED for the subsequent Golden Visa processing
- Visa validity
- 10 years
- Eligibility and terms
- Skilled Labour: employment and salary payments over the course of a year. GDRFA requirements: salary from 30,000 AED per month, salary deposits for the last 6 months, a bachelor's degree or higher with recognition, and an occupation at level 1–2.
- Time to Emirates ID
- From start to Emirates ID under the Golden Visa — up to 1 year.
- Expedited processing
- On request
- Documents
- Passport, photo, university degree, health insurance.
- Health insurance
- International insurance with UAE coverage, or a local policy — from 1,500 AED.
- Bank account
- Can be opened at almost any bank.
- Salary
- Salary payments over the course of a year — from 30,000 AED per month.
- Family sponsorship
- Yes, for the main applicant's visa term — 10 years. 7,200 AED per person, with documents certified by the Russian consulate.
- Mortgages and loans
- Available.
- Schengen
- You can apply for a visa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About UAE Residency
What's the most budget-friendly residency visa in the UAE?
The Remote Work Visa (Freelance): 6,500 AED for processing, a 1-year validity, and from start to Emirates ID in up to 2 weeks. You'll only need a passport and a photo.
How long does residency visa processing take?
From start to Emirates ID: up to 2 weeks for the Remote Work Visa, Employment Visa, and Golden Visa through property; up to 4 weeks for the Investor Visa; for the Golden Visa through a deposit, up to 2 weeks after receiving the bank letter. Expedited 3-day processing is available for the Golden Visa through property (16,000 AED) and through a deposit. The Golden Visa for skilled professionals takes up to 1 year.
Can residency be arranged for the whole family?
Yes, family sponsorship is available with every option, for the main applicant's visa term: 5,200 AED per person under the Employment and Investor Visas, 7,200 AED per person under the Golden Visas, and on request for the Remote Work Visa. Documents certified by the Russian consulate are required.
How do I get a 10-year UAE Golden Visa?
There are three routes: property from 2 million AED (14,000 AED processing), a bank deposit of 2 million AED or more for 2 years (14,000 AED for processing, deposit separate), or employment as a skilled professional (employment processing cost + 12,000 AED). GDRFA requirements for skilled professionals call for a salary from 30,000 AED per month, deposits for the last 6 months, and a recognized bachelor's degree or higher.
What if my property is worth less than 2 million AED?
The 2-year Investor Visa works well — it's issued for property of any value (16,000 AED). If the property was bought for slightly less than 2 million AED, a market revaluation may be possible: with a new valuation of 2 million AED or more, you can then apply for the 10-year Golden Visa.
What documents are needed for a residency visa?
At minimum, a passport and a photo. The Investor Visa and the Golden Visa through property also require a Title Deed; the Golden Visa through a deposit requires a bank letter; the Golden Visa for skilled professionals requires a university degree. All Golden Visas require health insurance: international coverage for the UAE, or a local policy from 1,500 AED.
Can I open a bank account and get a mortgage with my residency visa?
A bank account can be opened with every option; with the Remote Work Visa, at Mashreq Bank. Mortgages and loans are available with the Employment Visa and the Golden Visa for skilled professionals; with the Investor Visa and the Golden Visas through property or deposit, through mortgage brokers subject to income verification. Loans are not available with the Remote Work Visa. The bank makes the final decision on accounts and loans.
Can I apply for a Schengen visa with a UAE residency visa?
Yes, you can apply for a Schengen visa with any residency option. The consulate makes the final decision on visa issuance.
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Everything is handled individually: family size, timeline, budget and your situation. Message us — we'll compare the right routes and manage the process from the first step through to your Emirates ID.
Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED) for processing, unless stated otherwise. Final terms, timelines and the full document list are confirmed during a consultation based on your nationality and situation.