Residency & visas
UAE residency through company formation, the Golden Visa, family sponsorship and the Emirates ID process.
How to Get a UAE Residence Visa Through Company Formation (2026)
The step-by-step route from forming a UAE company to holding a valid residence visa: establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and what it all costs.
Read guide →Residency & visasUAE Golden Visa: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about the UAE Golden Visa: eligibility routes, benefits, process, costs and how it compares to a standard residence visa.
Read guide →Residency & visasSponsoring Your Family for UAE Residency (2026)
How to sponsor your spouse, children and parents for UAE residency once you hold a visa: income conditions, housing requirements, documents and common pitfalls.
Read guide →Residency & visasGolden Visa vs Green Visa vs Investor Visa: Which Do You Need? (2026)
Compare the UAE's main residency pathways: 10-year Golden Visa, 5-year Green self-sponsored visa, investor/partner visa via a company, and standard employment visa.
Read guide →Residency & visasUAE Golden Visa Eligibility and Investment Thresholds (2026)
The main routes to a UAE Golden Visa in 2026: property investment, public investment, entrepreneurs, and specialised talent. Thresholds, conditions and what to expect.
Read guide →Residency & visasHow Many Visas Can You Get With a Free Zone Licence? (2026)
Free zone visa quotas depend on your office package and square footage, not just your licence. Here is how allocation works and how to scale it.
Read guide →Residency & visasThe Entrepreneur and Partner Visa in Dubai, Explained (2026)
How to obtain UAE residency through your Dubai company: the investor/partner visa, the entrepreneur route, eligibility, duration, and how it compares to the Golden Visa.
Read guide →Residency & visasEmirates ID and Medical: The Residency Process Step by Step (2026)
Once your UAE residence visa is approved, four more steps stand between you and a valid Emirates ID. Here is the exact sequence, what each involves, and realistic timelines.
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