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Cancelling a UAE residence and staying abroad: who cancels, the AED 120 Dubai fee, the 60-day grace period, the 180-day rule and the re-entry permit
Someone leaving the UAE for good must have their residence officially cancelled, and someone who stays outside for more than 180 consecutive days loses their residence automatically. Based on the official pages of the UAE Government portal and the Dubai residency directorate, this article explains the cancellation process, the fee, the grace period after cancellation, the exceptions to the 180-day rule, the re-entry permit and two examples.
Residence through property in Dubai: the property owner visa or the AED 2 million golden residence, mortgaged property and fees of AED 9,884.75
A property owner in Dubai has two routes to residence: the property owner visa, which is not tied to a set property value but asks for a monthly income, and the real estate investor golden residence with property worth at least AED 2 million, even if bought with a mortgage. Based on the official pages of the Dubai residency directorate, the Dubai Land Department and the UAE Government portal, this article explains the conditions, documents, fees and two examples.
UAE golden residence for top students and graduates: a 95 per cent grade, a 3.5 GPA, family sponsorship and Dubai fees
The UAE gives a golden residence to top high school students and to top graduates of UAE universities or of the world's top 100 universities. Based on the official pages of the Dubai residency directorate and the UAE Government portal, this article explains each group's conditions, the documents, the duration and renewal, family sponsorship, the fees and two examples; for families whose children study in the UAE or at top universities.
The UAE jobseeker visit visa: 60, 90 or 120 days without a sponsor, the skill level or top-500 university condition and Dubai fees
The UAE has a special visit visa for people who want to look for work in the UAE that needs no sponsor: for 60, 90 or 120 days, for skilled workers at levels one to three or graduates of the world's top 500 universities. Based on the official pages of the UAE Government portal and the Dubai residency directorate, this article explains the conditions, documents, fees, the financial guarantee and two examples.
Green or golden residence for skilled employees in the UAE: a salary of AED 15,000 or 30,000, 5 or 10 years, a comparison and Dubai fees
A skilled employee in the UAE has two routes to a long-term residence that is independent of the employer: the 5-year green residence with a salary of at least AED 15,000, and the 10-year golden residence with a salary of at least AED 30,000. Based on the official pages of the Dubai residency directorate, this article puts side by side the conditions, documents, duration, the grace period after cancellation, the fees and two examples.
Studying in the UAE: a 30-, 60- or 180-day study visit visa, a student residence sponsored by the university, and parent sponsorship
There are three official routes to study in the UAE: a short study and training visit visa, a student residence sponsored by the university or educational institution, and sponsorship by a parent resident in the UAE. Based on the official pages of the UAE Government portal and the Dubai residency directorate, this article explains the conditions, documents, fees, age limits for sons and daughters and two examples.
Remote work residence in the UAE: a monthly income of USD 3,500, work for a foreign employer, documents and Dubai fees
The UAE gives a one-year residence without a sponsor to someone who works remotely for an employer outside the UAE; the main conditions are a monthly income of at least USD 3,500 and valid health insurance. Based on the official pages of the UAE Government portal and the Dubai residency directorate, this article explains the conditions, the documents, the two stages of entry permit and residence permit, the fees and two examples.
Retirement residence in the UAE: age 55, property or a deposit of AED 1 million or an annual income of AED 240,000, documents and Dubai fees
The UAE gives retired foreigners a five-year residence without a sponsor, subject to work history and age and one of three financial grounds: property worth at least AED 1 million, a deposit of the same amount, or a fixed annual income of at least AED 240,000. Based on the official pages of the Dubai residency directorate and ICP, this article explains the conditions, the documents for each route, the fees and two examples.
The Emirates ID: issuing, renewing, fees, the late fine and a lost card
The Emirates ID is mandatory for every citizen and resident of the UAE, and its validity is tied to the residence. Based on the official pages of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and the UAE Government portal, this article explains a new card, renewal, the fees, the AED 20 daily fine, newborns and a lost card, with tables and two examples.
Family residence in the UAE: who can be sponsored, the AED 4,000 income condition, documents and Dubai fees
A foreign resident of the UAE can sponsor a spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and children of determination, provided the monthly income is at least AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with housing from the employer. Based on the official pages of the UAE Government portal, ICP and the Dubai residency directorate, this article explains the conditions, documents, fees and the link between the family's residence and the sponsor's, with an example.
UAE residence for partners and investors: the 5-year green residence or the 10-year golden residence?
Someone who owns a company in the UAE or has invested in a business can obtain, without a sponsor, a 5-year "green" residence or, with higher conditions, a 10-year "golden" residence. This article explains the conditions, documents, the official fees of Dubai's residency directorate, the processing time and the difference between the two, with two examples.
UAE entry requirements: passport, visa, insurance and ticket
To visit the UAE as a tourist, depending on your nationality you either get a visa in advance or on arrival. There are also basic conditions such as a valid passport, health insurance and an onward ticket. This article explains the conditions and the official ways to check them, based on the UAE government portal and the ICP and GDRFA pages.