How to get residency in Dubai

Residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a status that allows foreign citizens to reside in the country on a permanent basis. This means that residents have the right to reside and can stay for a long time, not limited to tourist or temporary visas and have the right to work and other privileges, depending on their status and conditions. For the status of a resident, compliance with certain criteria is required, such as owning real estate, investing in the country's economy, employment or family ties with someone already living there.

There are several ways:

1. Real estate investments. Purchase of real estate for a certain amount. Usually, an investment in real estate in the sum of at least 1 million dirhams (about 272 thousand US dollars) is needed.
2. The foundation of the business. Registering your own firm helps you take it. This includes setting up a biz with a certain level of capital and listing it in the registry.
3. Employment. Getting a job offer from an employer in Dubai also assists in this process. The employer helps you with the arrangement of all necessary papers.
4. Family ties. If your close relative is a resident, you take advantage of the possibility to take the necessary position based on family ties.
5. Study. Enrolling in one of Dubai's educational institutions and getting an education achieves your goals.

In each case, the requirements and procedures vary slightly. Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements and conditions, as well as take advice from a lawyer or an immigration specialist to be confident that you choose the right way for yourself and correctly process all blanks.

The main reasons why an application may be rejected:

1. The necessary requirements have not been met. You do not meet the conditions set by the UAE government for obtaining residency, for example, you do not have sufficient financial resources or have not passed a security check.
2. The submitted documents are unreliable or incomplete. When submitting an application, it is needed to provide all the requested papers and verify their authenticity. If the information provided is inaccurate or incomplete, you will be refused.
3. Violations of the rules of the visa regime. If you have violated the rules in the past, for example, stayed in the land on a tourist visa, but stayed for a long time without the necessary permission, this negatively affect your resident status.
4. The negative history of immigration. For example, if you were deported from another country or had problems with the law, this also led to cancellation.
5. Insufficient reason to stay. Refusal if the reasons for your stay are insufficiently substantiated, such as: you have not submitted documents confirming your intention to work, invest or reside.
6. Political or other circumstances. In rare cases, this may be due to political or other circumstances, for example, if you are the subject of an investigation or your stay in the country pose a threat to national security.

Don’t forget to carefully prepare all the necessary papers and ensure compliance with the rules and requirements of the government.

Buying real estate in Dubai is a way for foreign citizens to become residents. The main steps of this process:

1. Choice. You need to choose the property you would like to purchase. There are many real estate projects, including residential complexes, villas, apartments and commercial properties.
2. Purchase. The selection is followed by an acquisition process. This usually includes entering into a purchase and sale agreement with the seller and paying some amount. Make sure that the process is conducted in accordance with law.
3. Obtaining an investor visa. When buying a property for a certain amount (usually at least 1 million dirhams), you may be eligible for an investor visa that allows you to live as a resident. To do this, you need to provide the necessary blanks and make attachments.
4. Submitting an application. After completing previous steps, you should apply for an investor visa.
5. Registration. When your application is approved, you will receive resident status.

You need to remember that requirements and procedures vary depending on the specific circumstances and policies of the Government. Therefore, before starting the process, make sure by taking professional advice and familiarize yourself with the latest updates in immigration legislation.

There are several ways for an entrepreneur to have the desired status. Here are the basic steps to do this:

1. Company registration. This can be an individual entrepreneur (sole proprietorship), a limited liability company (LLC) or another form of company, depending on your goals and needs.
2. Business investments. It is necessary to make investments in your deal in accordance with the rules of the Government. It includes a certain minimum level of investment.
3. Obtaining a license. After registration of the organization, it is required to have an appropriate license to carry out its activities. 
4. Submitting an application. After completing the registration of the firm and obtaining all necessary permits, the entrepreneur should apply for residency.
5. Registration of residency. After the approval of the application, the applicant will receive the status of a resident.

You need to remember that all of this varies depending on the specific circumstances and policies of the Government. Therefore, before starting the process, you should take professional advice.

When applying for permanent residence, you do not need to have a separate entry permit. After obtaining resident status and an appropriate document (a visa or residence permit) you have the right to enter and reside in the area for a long time. However, you must have all the necessary papers confirming your status when crossing the border. And make sure that your visa or residence permit is valid at the time of entry to avoid problems with border controls.

There are several ways in Dubai, if you are a talented specialist, freelancer or retired. Here are some reliable ways:

1. Visa for talented professionals (Golden Visa). The Government provides visas in the fields of science, research, medicine, engineering, art and culture. They allow applicants and their families to live and work on a long-term basis. To do this, you must provide papers confirming outstanding achievements in the chosen field.
2. A visa for freelancers (Freelancer Permit). They have a chance to receive a special labor permit allowing them to reside and carry out their activities independently. To do this, you must provide proof of your status, and you also need a certain level of income or performance indicators.
3. Retirement Visa. Pensioners have an opportunity to receive a special visa allowing them to reside for life. This requires a sufficient level of retirement income or savings.

Each of these methods has its own difficulties, and gets additional information and advice before applying.

When buying real estate, there are several nuances:

1. Type of ownership. There are two main types of property in Dubai: free and rental. When you buy a free one, you become the full owner, while when you buy a rental one, you have ownership for a certain period, usually up to 99 years.
2. Permits and licenses. Before buying a property, to make sure that the developer has all the necessary permits and licenses for the construction of the project. It is also useful to conduct a study of the reputation of the developer and the project.
3. Cost and commissions. The price may include additional costs such as agent fees, paperwork, registration fees and taxes. Therefore, understand all the additional costs before making a deal.
4. Legal aspects. Before registration, you should contact a lawyer or a real estate specialist to make sure that all documents and contracts are drawn up correctly and comply with the law.
5. Financial planning. It is also important to plan your finances carefully and make sure that you are ready for payments for the property, its maintenance and other expenses related to its ownership.
6. Foreign owners. They may have certain restrictions and requirements related to the ownership of property. Therefore, it is needed to familiarize yourself with the legislation and rules governing the property of foreign citizens.

Taking into account these aspects, we recommend contacting the team of real estate experts – Home&Joy agency. His professionals are ready to provide you with qualified support and assistance when purchasing or renting real estate in Dubai.