Understand the visa route before you start the application.
Tell us whether you are applying as a business owner, employee or family sponsor. We will help you identify the next steps and documents to confirm.
Your sponsor and circumstances determine the route.
Residence applications differ for company owners, employees and eligible family members. The authority, sponsor, applicant details and supporting documents all matter. We review your situation before giving you a checklist.
- Identify the proposed sponsor and visa category
- Review the business, employment or family documents available
- Confirm the steps and costs with the relevant authority
- Prepare the application for review and submission
Choose the situation closest to yours.
Eligibility and requirements must be checked for the individual application.
Owner or investor
For founders who need to understand the residence route linked to their UAE company.
- Company and establishment documents
- Applicant identification
- Authority-specific steps
Employee
For businesses preparing a residence application connected to an eligible employment arrangement.
- Employer and role details
- Applicant documents
- Required approvals and checks
Family sponsorship
For residents seeking to understand the requirements for sponsoring eligible family members.
- Sponsor eligibility
- Relationship documents
- Application steps and fees
Visa issuance, duration and processing time are subject to the current authority rules and individual approvals. Ask for a written breakdown of government fees and service charges.
Plan the business and visa requirements together.
A company setup decision can affect the residence route available to an owner or employee.
From eligibility check to submission.
Explain your situation
Tell us who is applying, who will sponsor them and which documents you already have.
Review the route
Confirm the relevant authority process and any questions about eligibility or sponsorship.
Gather documents
Work through the applicable checklist, translations or attestations if required.
Submit and follow up
Proceed with the application and the necessary authority checks and approvals.
Know what needs confirming for your case.
Requirements can differ by visa category, sponsor and authority.
Ask another question ↗Does setting up a company guarantee a residence visa?
No. The proposed company package and the applicant must meet the applicable immigration requirements. Confirm visa eligibility and costs before choosing a setup package.
What documents should I prepare?
The exact list depends on the route. Applicant identification, sponsor documents and evidence of the relevant business, employment or family relationship may be required. Request a tailored checklist.
How long will the application take?
Timing depends on the authority, complete documents and required checks. Ask for the current expected process after your route is confirmed; avoid relying on a fixed estimate before then.
Can I sponsor family members?
That depends on the sponsor's status and current eligibility requirements. Tell us who you wish to sponsor so the applicable requirements can be checked.
Tell us who needs a visa.
Share the essentials and continue the conversation with an advisor on WhatsApp.
Which route are you considering?
Choose the closest option and send it to our team.
WhatsApp will open with your selected request. You can review the message before sending.