In recent decades, Dubai (UAE) has been recognized as an important economic, cultural and tourism center in the Middle East. Countless tourist attractions, wide job opportunities and high standard of living in this city have attracted the attention of many people from all over the world. Among this population, Iranian citizens also form a significant part who seek to stay in Dubai for various reasons such as work, education or tourism. For this reason, it is very important for Iranians to understand the terms and conditions of staying in Dubai.
In the following, we fully explain the conditions of residence in the UAE for Iranians.
Conditions for obtaining Dubai residency for Iranians
Types of accommodation in Dubai
In general, there are two types of residence in Dubai for Iranians, and you need to first know the types of residence in Dubai and then choose one of the methods according to your conditions. The types of accommodation in Dubai are:
Temporary residence in Dubai
A temporary stay in Dubai is a short-term stay in this city. Traveling is one of the ways of temporary stay in Dubai, you can stay in Dubai from a few days to 6 months. This type of stay is possible by obtaining a Dubai tourist visa. People who intend to stay in Dubai for a business trip or a short stay, this type of accommodation is a suitable option for them. Click on the link below to know the conditions, types, cost and obtaining a Dubai tourist visa from Travela:
Please note that Travela tourism agency offers only Dubai tourist visas and obtaining other types of Dubai visas is not within the scope of this collection.
Permanent residence in Dubai
Another way you can choose to stay in Dubai is permanent residence. Of course, note that permanent residence does not mean permanent life in Dubai. Depending on the way you choose to stay, the validity period of your residence visa will be different. You are allowed to stay in Dubai from one year to a maximum of 5 years for business immigration, employment or through company registration. Also, in a special case, which is receiving a golden visa, you can stay in Dubai for up to 10 years. It should be noted that golden visas are usually issued to investors and people with special skills. Please note that in all residence methods, visas related to them are issued, which can be extended.
How to get Dubai residence
As we explained, you can choose permanent or temporary residence to stay in Dubai, and in the following you will read the methods of obtaining Dubai residence so that you can choose the best Dubai residence according to your conditions.
The cost and conditions of staying in Dubai with company registration
Residency through company registration is one of the methods of obtaining residency in Dubai. Registering a company is a relatively simple method and the time required to register a company in Dubai is approximately 1 to 4 weeks and you can get 3 family residences by registering a company. It should be noted that staying in Dubai with company registration does not require a sponsor in Dubai. The maximum stay in Dubai through company registration is 3 years.
Residence conditions in Dubai with company registration
The conditions for staying in Dubai through company registration include the following:
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient financial resources
- Obtaining the necessary permits
Cost of accommodation in Dubai through company registration
The cost of staying in Dubai includes such things as registering a company, obtaining a visa, etc. Read the table below to find out the cost of living in Dubai. You notice that other costs in this table include many items that can be different according to your conditions and the type of company.
Company registration fee | 25 to 80 thousand dirhams (7 to 22 thousand dollars) |
Other expenses | Almost 4 thousand dollars |
Read more: Everything about company registration in Dubai for Iranians
The cost and conditions of living in Dubai with the purchase of property

As we know, there are many ways to stay in Dubai, and one of these ways to get a Dubai residence is to buy a property. Of course, properties in Dubai have different prices, and you need to pay this amount to get a residence in Dubai by buying a property. The price of the house in Dubai should be at least 700 thousand dirhams. The approximate duration of residence in Dubai by purchasing a property is 2 to 5 years.
Conditions of residence in Dubai with the purchase of property
As mentioned, one of the conditions for obtaining residence in Dubai by purchasing a property is the price limit, which is required to pay an amount of 700,000 dirhams or more to buy a house, and also the price of the house must be recorded in the document because the document is the only criterion for recognition. Also, for this method of obtaining residence in Dubai, it is necessary to buy a residential property, and this property document should not be mortgaged or secured by any institution, and it must have a title deed. If you have bought your property jointly, each person's contribution should be approximately AED 1 million.
The cost of staying in Dubai with the purchase of a property
The cost of all the steps of obtaining a visa through the purchase of a property in Dubai is from 10 thousand to 200 thousand dirhams. Also note that this amount is only for the process of obtaining residence by purchasing a property in Dubai, and the cost of purchasing housing and related matters will also be added to this amount.
Obtaining Dubai residence by marriage

You can also get Dubai residence by marriage. The duration of residence in Dubai through marriage is 3 years. Residence in Dubai for Iranians through marriage is not very easy, and it is necessary to be fully informed about the conditions of residence in Dubai through marriage in order to take the best method. The most important condition is to be an Emirati woman or man.
Conditions of residence in Dubai through marriage
Staying in Dubai through marriage has special conditions that we will mention below. Conditions of residence in Dubai through marriage:
Married to an Emirati man | Issuing a 3-year visa and after its completion, granting permanent residence |
Married to an Emirati woman | Issuance of 3-year visa and its extension |
financial ability | Acceptability of the financial status of the Emirati man or woman |
The cost of living in Dubai through marriage
If we want to explain the cost of staying in Dubai with marriage, we must say that the biggest cost is the cost of marriage and there is no other cost. It only has some side costs.
Staying in Dubai with the birth of a child

You can give birth to your child in Dubai and thus get Dubai residency for your child. Please note that you can only get residence in Dubai for your child, and it is not possible to get residence for parents, and it is also necessary for the father or mother to be Emirati, and if none of them have the citizenship of the UAE, only a short-term and 3-year residence will be given to the child.
Conditions of residence in Dubai with the birth of a child
Staying in Dubai with the birth of a child has some specific conditions, one of which is the citizenship of one of the parents. Another thing is to have health insurance in Dubai. Also, the parents must be in Dubai at least 6 months before the mother gives birth, and therefore it is necessary to have bought a property or rented a house. Also, the mother must have given birth in Dubai hospitals.
The price of accommodation in Dubai with the birth of a child
The first cost that must be paid for staying in Dubai upon the birth of a child is the cost of the parents' 6-month stay, as well as the hospital costs. In addition to these cases, some expenses are required to issue a residence permit for a child, which can have a different amount.
Stay in Dubai with education

Dubai has many universities and educational institutions. You can immigrate to Dubai to study, which is a simple method and you only need to consider some conditions. Dubai residency with education is one of the methods of obtaining Dubai residency that is issued in a short time.
Conditions of residence in Dubai with education
The conditions of residence with studies include the following conditions:
- Financial ability of the student
- Conducting medical tests
- Having identity documents and passports
- High Iles score
- Having a visa with at least 6 months validity
Cost of living in Dubai with education
The cost of obtaining a residence in Dubai by studying depends on things such as the cost of living in Dubai, the cost of education and insurance in this city. Also, the cost that you pay for administrative matters on the way to obtaining residence is also added to these items. It should be noted that in case of scholarship, these costs will be much less.
Staying in Dubai with investment

You can invest to stay in Dubai. Investing in Dubai provides the possibility of obtaining residency for family members, and therefore it is one of the best ways to obtain residency in Dubai. Investing is done through different methods and below we have presented the conditions of staying in Dubai with investment and we have given explanations about the cost of this type of staying in Dubai for Iranians.
Conditions of residence in Dubai with investment
You can invest in Dubai by buying real estate, making deposits in banks, and entrepreneurship. There are different conditions for each of these methods and it is necessary to first choose the investment method you want and then check the conditions of each one separately.
The price of accommodation in Dubai with investment
It is clear that we cannot consider a special cost for staying in Dubai through investment, and all this depends on the type of investment and also the rate of issuance of residence permit through the Dubai government. It is interesting to know that for staying in Dubai through investment, they give you a golden visa and the duration of the visa will vary from 3 to 10 years.
Staying in Dubai with a job

To work in Dubai, you will be granted a Dubai work visa. This visa is for 3 years and you can extend it after 3 years, which is usually the same for 3 years. If you have enough skills in your job, you will definitely be well attracted to foreign countries. The UAE also accepts many people to work in Dubai every year. The conditions and prices of accommodation in Dubai with jobs are given below.
Residence conditions in Dubai with a job
The working conditions in Dubai are as follows:
- At least 18 years old
- Having a degree
- Having a valid license in your job and profession
The cost of living in Dubai with a job
The approximate cost of staying in Dubai with a job is about 250 dirhams and above. Of course, this fee is for obtaining a visa and you need to consider other fees as well.
What is the easiest way to obtain Dubai residency for Iranians?
If you have considered the background of company registration in Dubai and you know what company you are going to start in Dubai and with what name, obtaining Dubai residence by registering a company is one of the easiest ways to stay in Dubai. Also, you can get a study visa in a shorter time than other visas.
Necessary documents to obtain residence in Dubai
The documents required for residence in Dubai are different in each of the methods of obtaining Dubai residence, and it is necessary to find out what documents you want after choosing your residence method. In general, the necessary documents for staying in Dubai are as follows:
- Dubai visa application form
- Passport
- Documents related to Dubai health insurance registration
- National card and its copy
- Personal photo to scan
- Birth certificate and its copy
- Medical documents if needed
Dubai residence extension conditions
The conditions for extending the stay in Dubai are slightly different for each of the methods, which we have briefly presented below. Before dealing with the method of extending Dubai visas for Iranians to stay, we consider it necessary to remind you that to extend a tourist stay or a temporary stay, you need to go to the office of the Dubai Immigration Office and renew this visa.
Extension of work residence visa
The extension of the work visa is requested by the employer. The application is submitted to the GDRFA office in Dubai several days before the work visa expires and all costs are paid by the employer. The duration of the work stay extension depends on your work conditions.
Extension of stay in Dubai with marriage
You can go to the Dubai Immigration office before the expiration of your stay with your marriage in Dubai and apply for an extension of your stay. You must submit your marriage and identification documents and pay the amount of the residence extension fee, which varies depending on the extension period and conditions. In this case, your stay will be extended after review and approval.
Extension of stay in Dubai with investment
If you have maintained the initial investment, do not carry out unauthorized business activities in Dubai and are in Dubai for a few days a year, you can apply for an extension of Dubai residence with investment. After paying the fee to the Dubai Immigration Office, your application will be reviewed and after approval by the GDRFA office in Dubai, you will be notified and your stay in Dubai will be extended.
Extension of stay in Dubai with education
To extend the stay in Dubai by studying there, it is necessary to receive the university's financial approval and go to the office of the Dubai Immigration Office. After paying the fee, your application will be placed in the review queue and if approved, it will be accepted.
Extension of stay in Dubai by buying a property
The conditions that are usually applied to extend the stay by purchasing the property include the payment of taxes and fees related to the property, the absence of unauthorized commercial activities in the property and your presence in Dubai for a certain number of days per year. These conditions may change and you should do your research before taking any action. To apply for extension of stay in Dubai by purchasing a property, it is necessary to submit documents such as property ownership documents, confirmation of payment of taxes and fees, etc. and pay the relevant fee. After sending the documents and paying the fees, the GDRFA office will review your request and if approved, your stay will be extended.
Benefits of staying in Dubai
It is clear that staying in any country has its advantages and benefits, and in this article we want to mention the advantages of staying in Dubai:
- The possibility of doing business in any business
- The possibility of traveling to Persian Gulf countries without the need for a visa
- Failure to pay taxes
- The possibility of using medical centers and registering in schools and universities
- Economic stability and its growth
- Modernity of all aspects of life
- high security
- Existence of order and implementation of strict rules
- A lot of work progress
- Advanced transportation system
- The rich culture of this city
- Non-discrimination between people
- Lots of fun
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Frequently asked questions for staying in Dubai for Iranians
Since some developments have occurred in Iran, the UAE imposes some strictures on the immigration of Iranians to the city of Dubai, and this makes the work a little difficult.
Yes, in some ways of obtaining residence in Dubai for Iranians, you can obtain family residence, one of which is residence with investment.
The length of stay in each of the methods is different and if we want to mention the time period, it will vary from 1 year to 10 years.
Staying in Dubai with a job is a bit difficult and the government of Dubai attracts people with very high skills.
By staying in Dubai, you can travel to many countries, including Turkey, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Belgium, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and many of these countries.
No, you should note that one of the parties to the marriage must be a resident of the UAE, and in this case it also has its own conditions and is not easily done.
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