Dubai Visa - Your key to new opportunities in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates, and Dubai in particular, are among the most attractive locations in the world today for entrepreneurs, investors and skilled workers. A Dubai visaor more precisely a residence visa, is the first step towards a successful future in the Middle East. Whether you want to start a business, invest in real estate, work as a freelancer or relocate with your family – a valid visa for Dubai opens up numerous professional and private prospects.
What is a Dubai Visa (UAE Residence Visa)?
A Dubai visa, also known as a residence visa, allows foreign nationals to legally reside, work, study or run a business in the UAE. It is not to be confused with a tourist visa – the residency visa offers you long-term residency rights and numerous benefits such as access to medical services, bank accounts, property ownership and family reunification.
What types of Dubai visas are available?
There are different types of Dubai visas depending on your personal life situation and professional goal:
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Work visa – For professionals with an employment contract with a company in the UAE.
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Investor Visa (Partner Visa) – For company founders or shareholders of a company in Dubai.
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Freelancer visa – For the self-employed, digital nomads or creative freelancers.
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Family visa – For the immigration of spouses, children or parents.
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Student visa – For international students at a university in the Emirates.
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Real Estate Visa – For buyers of real estate worth at least AED 750,000.
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Golden Visa – For highly qualified professionals, investors or exceptionally talented individuals with a validity of 5-10 years.
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Retirement visa – For financially secure retirees over the age of 55.
Advantages of a residence visa in Dubai
A Dubai visa offers you more than just a legal stay:
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Tax exemption – There is no income tax on private individuals in the UAE. This means: more net from gross.
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Family reunification – With a valid visa, you can legally bring your family with you and also have them visaed.
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Access to healthcare and education – Benefit from one of the best healthcare systems in the region as well as internationally recognized schools and universities.
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Buying property – As a visa holder you can buy property in designated zones.
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Starting a business – With the investor or freelancer visa, you have access to all free zones and entrepreneurial freedoms.
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Financial independence – open bank accounts, get credit cards, loans and other services only available to residents.
How do I apply for a Dubai visa?
Applying for a residence visa in Dubai involves several steps:
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Select visa category (e.g. entrepreneur, investor, employee, student, etc.)
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Apply for an entry permit (entry permit, on site or online)
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Medical test & Emirates ID application
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Pick up visa stamp in passport & Emirates ID
Important: If you are setting up a company (Freezone or Mainland), your own company will act as the sponsor for your visa. In other cases, your employer or family member, for example, will act as the sponsor.
How long is a Dubai visa valid for?
Depending on the type of visa, the validity is between 1 year and 10 years. The most common visas are issued with a validity of 2-3 years and are renewable. The Golden Visa even offers the right to stay for up to 10 years without a new sponsor.
How much does a Dubai visa 2025 cost?
The costs depend heavily on the type of visa and the individual situation:
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Work visa: approx. AED 1,500 – 7,000
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Investor visa: from approx. AED 10,000 (incl. license)
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Freelancer visa: from AED 6,000 (depending on free zone)
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Golden Visa: from approx. AED 15,000 – 25,000 (incl. special permits)
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Family visa: from AED 2,200 for 2 years (plus insurance)
In addition, there are fees for medical tests, Emirates ID, visa stamps and translations if necessary.
Why choose Dubai Business Consulting for your Dubai visa?
A Dubai visa is not just a form – it is a complex process with legal, economic and bureaucratic requirements. Dubai Business Consulting supports you:
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when selecting the appropriate visa category
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for business start-ups or investments
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when communicating with authorities and free zones
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with the fast, legally compliant processing of your visa applications
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when looking after your family and employees
Our experienced team will accompany you through every phase – reliably, discreetly and competently.
Secure your Dubai visa now - with Dubai Business Consulting
Are you planning to move to Dubai, start a business or relocate with your family? Then a valid Dubai visa is your first step. We at Dubai Business Consulting will help you through the entire process professionally – from the idea to the Emirates ID.
