Dubai Residence Visa Guide

Residence Visa to Dubai Information

Quick Tips to Acquire the Dubai Residence Visa!

Dubai has increasingly become one of the global hotspots to reside in, especially as it is witnessing an economic upsurge of late. With hundreds of job opportunities opening up by the day, people from all over the world are thronging to the city in search of residential permit. The ample employment avenues, coupled with a vibrant lifestyle have made Dubai a top destination for expatriates and travelers alike.

Dubai Residence Visa General Guidelines

However, to reside legally in Dubai is not a cakewalk. First and foremost, one needs to have a Dubai Residence Visa – which usually is valid for 3 years. Even though obtaining one may seem a tough call for many, here are some of the basic steps that you can keep in mind while applying for the same. A thorough adherence to State protocol and know-how of easier way-outs will not only help in a successful application for a residence visa Dubai, but will also speed up its arrival.

Dubai Residence Visa Requirements

First and foremost, you need to understand that a Residence Visa is meant only for someone who wishes to settle down in the city for a period of 1-3 years, and is not required for tourists. Now that this common misconception has been clarified, let's get down to business. Usually, residence visas are solicited only by people who are willing to work in the city, and hence the former comes coupled with a labor card (or work permit). Consequently, most of the residence Dubai visas are arranged by the employers or allied organizations themselves. This includes filing of applications to the Immigration Department, paying for the costs of medical tests and allied details.

As for the one who is being sponsored for the visa has to get health cards and official documents attested and verified by the foreign office of the respective nationality. Also, copies of one's passport, work visa with an entry permit into the country, establishment card and trade license of the company you are to be working with and a minimum of 500 Dirham as fees are also required.

Dubai Residence Visa Fees and Costs

Apart form the 500 Dirham required (as mentioned above), the health card would cost another 300 Dirham. Deposits of around 5000 Dirham each will be required if you are willing to sponsor your parents from your residence visa. As for family visas, they are not available unless and until you earn no less than 4000 Dirham per month.

Residence Visa Dubai Extention

As for the extension or renewal of your Residence Visa, you need to redo the procedure again along with a copy of your passport and entry permit et al. The health card can however be collected later on (but within 3 days of applying for an extension).

Finally, keep in mind that staying away form the country for a stretch of six months can annul your Dubai Residence Visa, forcing you to apply in fresh again. This, in a nutshell, is the easiest and probably the most foolproof method of applying for and obtaining a residence visa in Dubai.

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