How do you obtain a residence visa in the United Arab Emirates?
If you are a foreign citizen, you can become a resident of the United Arab Emirates by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- By being an employee or an investor in an Emirate company or in the government sector.
- Purchasing a property in the United Arab Emirates.
- Dependent family member, which can be children, parents, maids or close relatives of a resident of UAE.
- University students sponsored by their university in the United Arab Emirates.
- Retired residents: special conditions apply.
