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UAE Residence Visa

Your UAE residency, sorted.

The right residence route — employment, investor, freelance or family — with entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and the whole file handled by one advisor.

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What you get

Legal residency + Emirates ID

Your official UAE status.

Sponsor your family

Spouse, children and parents.

Open a bank account

Residency unlocks banking & services.

One advisor, whole file

From entry permit to stamped visa.

Which route fits

Routes to UAE residency

Residency comes through several routes. We assess which one is fastest and strongest for you — then handle the entire process.

Employment visa

Sponsored by your UAE employer, with work permit and Emirates ID.

Investor / partner visa

Residency through owning or holding a stake in a UAE company.

Freelancer / self-employment

A freelance permit plus residency to work independently.

Family sponsorship

Sponsor your spouse, children and parents under your visa.

Remote work visa

Live in the UAE while working for a company abroad.

Golden Visa

Long-term 5–10 year residency — see our dedicated page.

What OREL handles

The whole file, start to finish

From choosing the route to a stamped visa and Emirates ID — one advisor, no chasing between agents.

Route assessment

The fastest legal route for your situation.

Entry permit

The permit that lets you enter or change status.

Status change / entry

In-country change or entry, handled correctly.

Medical & Emirates ID

Medical fitness, biometrics and Emirates ID.

Visa stamping

Residence visa issued and linked to your passport.

Family & renewals

Sponsor dependants and never miss a renewal.

The process

Six steps, clearly sequenced

Route assessment

We confirm the strongest, fastest route for your profile.

Entry permit issued

We apply for the entry permit for your chosen route.

Depends on: route

Entry or status change

You enter on the permit, or change status in-country.

Medical fitness

The medical test required for residency.

Depends on: entry

Emirates ID & biometrics

Registration and biometrics for your Emirates ID.

Visa stamped + family

Residence visa issued; we then sponsor your family.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport (valid 6+ months)
Passport-style photos
Proof of route — job offer, company docs or tenancy
Entry permit (we arrange this)
Family documents (marriage / birth) if sponsoring

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Timing & fees

Typical timelineFaster if already in the UAE

7–14 working days

OREL professional feeRoute, permit, medical, Emirates ID & stamping

from AED 4,500

Government & medical feesBilled at cost, varies by route & duration

Billed at cost

Our professional fee is quoted "from" because the route and your readiness affect the final total; government and third-party fees are billed at cost. We confirm an exact, itemised quote before any engagement.

Questions, answered

Residence visa FAQ

How long is a residence visa valid?

Standard residence visas are typically issued for 1–3 years depending on the route and are renewable. The Golden Visa runs 5–10 years — see our dedicated page.

Can I sponsor my family?

Yes — once you hold residency and meet the salary / housing conditions, you can sponsor your spouse, children and, in many cases, parents.

Do I need a job to get residency?

No. Employment is one route, but investor, freelance, remote-work and family routes do not require a local job. We match the route to your situation.

Can I get residency by investing?

Yes — owning or holding a stake in a UAE company, or qualifying real estate, can lead to residency; larger investments can qualify for the Golden Visa.

What if my visa is close to expiry?

Renew before it lapses to avoid fines. We track your expiry in your Compass and remind you in advance, so it is never a scramble.

Do I have to be in the UAE the whole time?

A standard residence visa can be lost if you stay outside the UAE for more than six continuous months. If you travel a lot, the Golden Visa removes that rule — ask us which fits.

Where this fits

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Find your residency route

Tell us your situation and we will confirm the fastest route, the documents you need, and an exact quote — confidentially.

Daniel Karimov, residency specialist

Your named contact from entry permit to Emirates ID.