Getting Dubai Residency: A Practical How-To for New Residents

The steps, from first visa to renewal

1. 1

   Check whether you qualify

   A residence visa is issued on several grounds. According to recent changes, a residence visa can also be issued for 5 and 10 years, subject to certain conditions. If one of these fits your situation, that is your route in.

2. 2

   Pass the medical test

   A residence visa requires applicants who are 18 and above to undergo a medical test to prove that they are medically fit. Plan for this as part of your application.

   所需文件:Medical fitness test
3. 3

   Clear the security check and get your Emirates ID

   You must also pass a security check and apply for an Emirates ID card from Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. The Emirates ID is your core identity document as a resident.

   所需文件:Emirates ID application
4. 4

   Renew before it expires

   Renewing your residence visa is your sponsor's job: your sponsor must renew your residence visa before it expires. Keep track of the expiry date and coordinate early.

   所需文件:Current residence visa
5. 5

   Renewing early for travel

   If there is a need to renew your residence visa a few months earlier (one to six months) for travelling reasons, you must first take special permission and approval from ICP.

   所需文件:Travel documents
6. 6

   Know your grace period

   UAE residents are granted longer flexible grace periods that reach up to 6 months (according to resident category) to stay in the country after the residence permit is cancelled or expired. The length depends on your resident category.

7. 7

   If you've been abroad a long time

   There is an entry permit for residents staying outside the UAE for over 6 months. UAE residents whose residence visa expired as a result of staying outside the country for more than six months for study, work or treatment can apply for a permit to enter the UAE.

   所需文件:Proof of study, work or treatment abroad

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