Residency and visas

Residency & Visas

UAE residency applications, Golden Visa, investor visas, employee sponsorship, family visas, Emirates ID, and renewal workflows — managed end-to-end.

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What This Service Covers

• Golden Visa (10-year residency): Property-linked, company-linked, and investor-route applications.
• Investor Visa (3 or 5 years): Linked to company formation or property ownership.
• Employee and professional visas: Employer-sponsored work permits and residency stamps.
• Family sponsorship: Spouse, children, and dependent relative visas under a primary applicant.
• Freelance and individual permits: For professionals operating outside a company structure.
• Emirates ID registration: Biometric appointment coordination and ID card issuance.
• Medical fitness: Coordination with approved centers for the required medical test.
• Status changes: Converting tourist entries, visit visas, or existing residency to a new category.
• Renewals: See the Renewals & Compliance guide.

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Who Starts This Service

Individuals relocating to the UAE, investors qualifying for Golden Visa, company owners sponsoring employees or family, and residents approaching renewal dates.

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What Is Involved

Phase 1: Route selection and intake You describe your situation — employment, property ownership, company ownership, or family relationship. Qarar identifies the most appropriate visa category and confirms eligibility requirements.

Phase 2: Document preparation You upload required documents. Qarar reviews them for completeness and format compliance, identifies any gaps, and requests additional items before submission.

Phase 3: Application submission Qarar submits the application through the relevant authority — GDRFA (Dubai), ICP (Abu Dhabi and federal), or free zone portals — and tracks status.

Phase 4: Biometric and medical coordination Qarar notifies you of appointment requirements, coordinates medical fitness center bookings, and tracks the Emirates ID issuance process.

Phase 5: Residency stamp and completion Once approved, Qarar coordinates the residency stamp in the passport and confirms Emirates ID delivery.

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Documents You Will Need

Core requirements (vary by visa category):

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa period)
• Current residency or visa page
• Emirates ID (for renewals or status changes)
• Property title deed (for property-linked Golden Visa)
• Trade license and company documents (for company-linked Golden Visa or investor visa)
• Salary certificate or employment contract (for employment visas)
• Tenancy contract or proof of accommodation
• Passport-size photographs (white background)

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Key Authority Contacts

• GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs): Dubai applications.
• ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security): Abu Dhabi and federal applications.
• Free zone MOHRE portals: For employment visas under free zone entities.

Qarar manages all authority interactions directly. You do not need to visit authority offices for standard applications.

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Related Services

• Company Formation: Often required as the linked entity for investor and Golden Visa routes.
• Property Purchase: Title deed is required for property-linked Golden Visa.
• Attestation & Translation: Foreign documents submitted for visa applications may require attestation.
• Renewals: Residency visas and Emirates ID require renewal before expiry.

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*Visa eligibility requirements and processing procedures are set by UAE authorities and subject to change. This document describes the Qarar workflow. It is not legal or immigration advice.*