Choose a residency route that fits you

UAE residency is not a single permit with uniform conditions. Marketing labels such as a freelance or company visa are insufficient: identify the proposed route’s legal basis, issuing authority, duration and ongoing obligations.

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  1. Employment, family, student, investment and special residence routes have their own documents and eligibility conditions. Check validity, renewal and family arrangements against the official service for the particular category being offered.

  2. Green Residence is available to eligible categories including skilled workers, self-employed people and investors. Self-sponsorship does not remove requirements for the relevant work permission, income evidence or approvals for the underlying activity.

  3. Before accepting a service package, clarify application and renewal costs, responsibility for completing each stage, and documents issued in your name. Check post-expiry arrangements for your category rather than assuming a universal grace period.

A practical next step

Ask for the official service name and document checklist, then compare them with ICP or Dubai’s residency authority before committing.

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