Residency in Dubai
From first enquiry to handover, and beyond
Dubai residence routes include property-linked visas (the 10-year Golden Visa and the 2-year investor visa), the retirement visa and family sponsorship. Guides on the Emirates ID, the medical test and renewals complete the picture. Each guide explains conditions, steps, documents and costs.
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Which visa is mine?
Answer a few questions and see which routes may fit you.
Open →Golden Visa through property
10-year renewable residence for property worth AED 2 million or more.
Open →2-year investor visa
A 2-year residence permit for property owners, with its own value rules.
Open →Retirement visa
5-year residence permit without a sponsor, for people aged 55 and over.
Open →Family residency
Sponsor a spouse, children and, in some cases, parents.
Open →Emirates ID
How to apply, renew and replace your card.
Open →Medical test
Who needs it, what it checks and where to take it in Dubai.
Open →Renewal and cancellation
Renewals, fines for overstaying and what happens to your Emirates ID.
Open →We explain every step and our advisor can follow the process with you. Official government fees are shown on this page. For the cost of our services, request a quote.