Visas
Dubai Visa Guides
Dubai residence visas cover three main categories: employment visas (employer-sponsored, mainland or free zone), family visas (sponsored by an existing UAE resident), and long-term investor visas (Golden Visa, 10 years without employer sponsorship). Each category has a distinct process, different government bodies, and separate government fees.
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Family Residence Visas
→Sponsor a spouse or child. Inside-UAE and outside-UAE routes.
Spouse · ChildGolden Visa
→10-year UAE residency without employer sponsorship. Property, business, and talent routes.
Property route liveEmployment Visa — Inside UAE
→Change status without leaving the UAE. Dubai mainland employers only — no border run required.
Inside UAE · AED 4,900–7,300 · 2–4 weeksEmployment Visa — From Abroad
→Your employer starts the process in Dubai while you're outside the UAE. You enter on an entry permit once it is approved.
Outside UAE · AED 4,500–7,000 · 4–8 weeksNot sure which visa route applies to you?
We review your situation and recommend the correct route before you start the process.
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