UAE Residence
Visa Services in Dubai

The appropriate residence route depends on your company, ownership or partnership status and the residence category for which you qualify. Business owners should assess the company structure and residency requirements together rather than assuming that company formation automatically provides residence.

No. These terms can refer to different residence pathways and eligibility requirements. Some Golden Visa categories are available to qualifying investors, but not every business investor or partner automatically qualifies for Golden Residency.

Eligible owners, partners and employees of free zone companies may have residence options associated with the company, subject to the rules and requirements applicable to the particular free zone and applicant.

Eligible UAE residents may be able to sponsor qualifying family members. Requirements vary depending on the sponsor, family relationship and supporting documentation.

Eligible UAE companies can employ and sponsor foreign workers subject to the applicable employment, immigration and company requirements.

There is no single document checklist covering every residence category. Passport and identity documentation are commonly required, while additional documents depend on whether the application concerns an investor, employee, family member, domestic worker or another residence category.

Processing depends on the residence type, applicant circumstances, completion of required formalities and the relevant authorities. A case should therefore be assessed before giving a specific processing estimate.

Visa and residence approvals are determined by the relevant authorities. Wise Cat can assist with eligibility assessment, document preparation and application processing, but approval should never be represented as guaranteed.