Residency in the UAE is one of the most important issues for people looking to live, work and study in the country. The United Arab Emirates is one of the most populous countries in the Persian Gulf and has a strong and growing economy.
Therefore, for people who are looking for a job, study or investment in this country, getting a residence can be of great importance, along with other benefits of living in the UAE, social and cultural facilities, quality life and a favorable job position.
The United Arab Emirates offers several different types of residency for individuals. For example, business residency for people who are in the UAE for a job, student residency for people studying in UAE universities, investment residency for people looking to invest in the UAE, and UAE residency for doctors and special professions. which is the need of this country.
In this article, we will introduce different types of residency in the United Arab Emirates and how to request and issue each of them. Also, the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining a residence in the United Arab Emirates will also be discussed.
Emirates residence and various methods of obtaining it
Staying in the United Arab Emirates takes place within the framework of laws and regulations, based on which immigrants can continue their stay or get a new residence. Below is a brief description of the types of residence in the United Arab Emirates:
Residence in the UAE through the purchase of property
Residence in the UAE through the purchase of property, which is also known as residence in the UAE through investment in 2023, has the following conditions:
1- The minimum price of buying a property in the UAE for residence is 750 thousand dirhams. (equivalent to 205 thousand US dollars)
2- If the purchase of property in the UAE is between 750 and 2 million dirhams, a three-year temporary residence is granted to the foreign buyer.
3- If the purchase of a property in the UAE is over 2 million dirhams, a 10-year residence is given to the buyer, which is known as the golden residence of the UAE.
4- Both types of temporary residence and UAE golden residence can be extended. Even if the residency rules in the UAE are changed in the following years, it will not include the status of people who received residency before the changes in the laws, and the residency will be permanently extended, provided that they are deported by the UAE judicial authorities. not (usually for dangerous crimes)
5- You should know that you are not allowed to work while staying in the UAE by buying a property. In order to obtain a work permit in the UAE, you must first have a work contract from a domestic company in the UAE, then go to the labor office in the city where you live.
6- You should know that residence in the UAE through the purchase of property will not become permanent residence in the UAE or citizenship of this country. Please do not be deceived by profiteers. Obtaining UAE citizenship as well as permanent residence in this country is a very difficult process that is granted only to elites who have made very important inventions in the world or doctors who are elite in their field or renowned surgeons under special conditions.
7- An international bank account is opened for both residence groups without any problems. (If you do not include international sanctions.)
Golden tips for obtaining UAE residency through property purchase
Definition of leasehold and freehold areas: Leasehold areas are areas where if you buy a property, you can be recognized as the owner there for a period of 35 to a maximum of 99 years. After this period, that property will be rented to you. (Of course, if you survive.)
In leasehold areas, only the building belongs to you and you do not have any share in the land, and it also does not include inheritance laws.
In the case that in Fairy Held areas, both the land and the building belong to you, and the laws of inheritance govern it, and there is no time limit for ownership, and your ownership is called absolute.
This is the reason why properties in leasehold areas of Dubai and UAE are less expensive than in freehold areas.
Another golden point in obtaining residence in the UAE through the purchase of property is that in some urban areas of Dubai and other cities of the UAE, only citizens of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can own and citizens of other countries cannot buy property in those areas. You can ask these questions before buying a property in the UAE through an approved and licensed real estate agent.
The advantage of UAE golden residence over temporary residence
The most important advantage of the golden residence of the UAE compared to the normal or temporary residence of this country is that in the normal residence, the resident must enter the UAE at least once every six months, but in the golden residence of the UAE there is no need to enter the country.
Another advantage of the UAE Golden Residence over normal residence is its duration. The golden residence is renewed every ten years, but the normal residence must be renewed every three years.
UAE residency through company registration
After registering the company, you must send your request to an organization called “General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs” or “GDRFA” for obtaining residency. At this stage, you must provide your documents, which include company registration documents, bank account confirmation, passport, color photo and other required identification documents.
After GDRFA reviews your application, if your application is approved, you will be issued a work visa. After arriving in the UAE, you must obtain your residency. For this purpose, you have to visit one of the GDRFA offices and present your documents so that your residence is issued.
The time required to obtain UAE residence through company registration is between two weeks and one month.
Residence in the UAE through company registration is usually issued for three years at first and can be extended.
If your investment in the UAE is not large, it is better to register a limited liability company. Most companies in the UAE are registered under the same name.
The cost of registering a limited liability company in the UAE varies between 19,000 and 45,000 dirhams, which of course depends on the type of license you have, the required documents, the costs of registering the company’s office, and the costs of obtaining a visa and residence.
The cost of registering a company in the UAE usually changes every few months according to the conditions of the licenses, and due to its many changes, it is not possible to give an exact number for it. It is better to consult an experienced expert in this field.
The official website of the Ministry of Economy of the UAE for information on the up-to-date rules for company registration in the UAE:
www.moec.gov.ae
Residence in the UAE through investment
In the UAE, there is no such thing as an investment except buying a property and registering a company. This means that no privilege is granted to anyone except the benefits mentioned in the property purchase and company registration section.
Therefore, if you mean residence in the UAE through investment, bringing heavy capital to this country, we must say that the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence in the UAE or citizenship of this country is very weak, except by the order of the senior leaders of the UAE.
Investing in the UAE is only possible through buying property and registering a company and bringing capital into your own company.
In general, there is currently no specific law in the field of granting permanent residence in the UAE or citizenship of this country. So beware of profit seeking people who promise you in this field.
Staying in the UAE through work
To get UAE residency through work, you must first find a job or work. Then your employer must obtain a work visa for you. For this purpose, your employer must go to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and provide the necessary documents.
After receiving the work visa, you must go to the United Arab Emirates to continue the residency process. At this stage, you must provide the necessary documents for residence registration, such as your passport, a printed image of your work visa, and other documents that are requested of you.
Then you have to go to various centers such as residence service centers, immigration police and security offices to get a residence card. Finally, after confirming the documents and paying the residence fees, your residence card will be issued. As a resident of the United Arab Emirates, you can legally work in the country and take advantage of other services and opportunities.
This was a summary of the process of staying in the UAE through work. If you have any questions in this field, leave a message or comment for Dubai Gah or contact legal experts.
UAE residency for doctors and professionals
It is interesting to know that the UAE has a high value for professional doctors and surgeons. This literate section of the society in this country can receive the golden residence of the UAE. If you don’t know what the Golden Residence of the Emirates is, we provided explanations at the top of this article.
in the article “Emigration of doctors to the UAE“We provided comprehensive and complete explanations about the rights and benefits of doctors and surgeons in the UAE, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of immigrating to this country.
Permanent residence in the UAE and checking the relevant laws
According to the consultation we had with some Emirati lawyers, there is no such thing as permanent residence in the UAE for foreigners in this country and until this moment when this article is being written.
The longest period of stay for foreigners is related to the golden residence of the UAE, which is ten years and can be extended again after that.
But some people and immigration companies play with these words to attract more customers. It means that, for example, the golden residence of the UAE is introduced as a kind of permanent residence, while the definition of permanent residence is something else.
A short video about the ways to obtain residency in the UAE
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