Work and Residency Visas in the United Arab Emirates – World Immigration Hub
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a top spot for foreign business, investment, and job seeking. The UAE's commercial possibilities, ideal location, and friendly atmosphere for businesses attract companies and investors from around the world.
The UAE has a high standard of living, safety, and work-life balance for workers, business owners, and investors. About 88% of the population are expatriates, and people mostly move to and work in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Why Move to the UAE?
Personal Income Tax: Professionals and business owners gain from the ability to make more money.
Access to Skilled Workers: Get the best workers to join your company and build driven teams.
Long-term job prospects in a stable economy in areas such as technology, healthcare, tourism, and banking.
A high quality of life can be found here, with new roads, safety, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Regular Work Visa
If people from other countries want to work properly in the UAE, they need to get a residence visa and a work permit (labor card) first. Both are generally good for one to three years, depending on the job contract.
Important Needs:
The employer asks the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) or the appropriate free zone body for approval.
The MoHRE entry pass allows you to stay for 30 days to complete your residency, but you can also ask for an extension if you need more time.
The employer asks for a work permit to hire people, work on short-term projects, or do specialized missions.
The Emirates ID and required physical tests are gotten by the employee.
If necessary, important authorities must confirm academic credentials.
a clean criminal record and a passport that is good for at least six months.
Green Visa for the UAE
The Green Visa, which came out in 2022, is a long-term residency choice that lasts for five years and is meant for
People who are self-employed and work as freelancers
Employees with skills
People who invest in and work with businesses
Good things:
No need for employer funding.
The ability to live, work, or invest in the UAE and family sponsorship for partners, children, and first-degree relatives
Period of up to six months after a visa expires that it can still be used.
Eligibility
Freelancers: Show that you have a freelance/self-employment pass and that you are financially stable.
Employees with skills: A legal work agreement and placement in the highest job levels
Investors and partners: Proof of funding and permission from the local government
Golden Visa for the UAE
The Golden Visa offers long-term residency to very bright people and investors:
People who invest in real estate or public investments
Entrepreneurs who own or work as partners in startups
Scientists and thinkers who have done really great things
Skilled workers with high-level job contracts
Validity
5 to 10 years based on the group.
Good things:
Longer travel rights without changing residency
Can support as many family members and household staff as they want Can work without needing to be sponsored by a company
Things that need to be done:
Investors: The least amount that can be invested in land, funds, or projects
Business owners: Yearly income or minimum number of project sales
People: A monthly pay of at least 30,000 AED and a Bachelor's degree or something similar
Scientists: awards and respect in their area of expertise
Ways World Immigration Hub Can Help
World Immigration Hub offers a full range of UAE visa and immigration services:
Figuring out which visas would be best for you based on your situation and goals
Preparing and checking documents
Working together with MoHRE, free zones, and other groups that are in charge
Information on how to sponsor a family member and bring children to the country.
Help for businesses that hire or move workers from other countries
Our team makes sure that the moving and visa approval processes are always up to date with the rules in every part of the UAE.
World Immigration Hub makes moving to the UAE easier and makes sure you follow all the rules, whether you are moving for work, starting a business, or trading.
Are you ready to start your trip to the UAE? Begin today:
All NewsWe will arrange a meeting with a World Immigration Hub specialist for you in person or online format
During the meeting, the specialist will:
- Explain how we work and how we can help you.
- Explain the immigration process step-by-step, presenting the roadmap, budget, and financial requirements.
- Share our immigration experience and discuss key points you should know before starting your journey.
- Determine the next steps together with you.
Depending on the project’s complexity, the meeting with the manager may be coordinated with experts, designers, and assistants.
Natalia Kovalenko
Immigration Consultant
Mehman Asadzade
Immigration Lawyer