How to Apply for Residency Visa in UAE

If you are thinking of moving to UAE then PRO services in Dubai would be of great help. With effect from March 2016, the immigration department of the country has changed the process of applying for a visa in UAE. Thus, to comply with the changes in laws, PRO services assist individuals to get through the process smoothly. In this article, we will talk about the process of getting residency visa in UAE.

How to Get ResidenceVisa in Dubai?

There are two different ways through which an individual can get a residence visa in Dubai. They are;

Process of Getting Resident Visa by Becoming an Employee or an Owner of a Company in UAE

One of the easiest ways of becoming a resident in Dubai is to become an owner of a company. UAE grants resident visa to all nationalities barring exceptions. The procedure to obtain residence visa in Dubai is as follows.

Step 1: Register 100% expatriate owned free zone company in UAE with the help of IMC Group. The process shall take minimum 2 weeks in case of most free zones.

Step 2: After completion of the registration process, IMC Group shall help you in applying for Investor Visa and Company Immigration Card. The process shall take around 2 weeks.

Step 3: The last step involves undergoing various medical tests like x-ray, blood test, etc. to get the visa stamped on the passport for 3 years. The process shall take minimum 5 to 7 days.

After completing of the above process and obtaining the residence visa, IMC Group also helps in getting Family Visa and Employment Visa. An individual/investor having residence visa can lease or buy property in UAE. We also assist employees in getting Employment Visa by signing an Employment Contract with a UAE company.

Process of Getting Resident Visa by Owning Property Worth More than 1 Million in Dubai

An individual of any other nationality (except from the restricted countries by the UAE government) owning the property of more than AED 1 million in Dubai is eligible to obtain 6 months multi-entry visa or 2-year residency visa. However, an individual cannot work under these visas.

There are certain conditions that need to be complied to in order to obtain 6 months multi-entry visa or 2-year residency visa.

Conditions for 6 Months Multi-Entry Visa for Property Owner

• An individual should own at least one property in UAE whose value is more than AED 1 million
• Only the person whose name appears on the Title Deed can apply for the visa
• The property must be handed over
• The visa should be renewed in every 6 months

Conditions for 2 Years Visa for Property Owner

• An individual should own at least one property in UAE whose value is more than AED 1 million
• The property must be habitable
• The property must be owned without a mortgage

IMC Group is a leader in providing PRO services and assists you in availing residence visa in Dubai. If you have any query or want further information, you can reach us on our contact number or email us and we will be happy to assist you.