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Dubai has become one of the favorite destinations for entrepreneurs, investors, digital nomads and families looking for a fiscally efficient, modern and secure alternative. But before you settle in, it's important to know What types of residence exist in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and which one best fits your profile.
As an agency specialized in international taxation and migration, in this article we explain The main ways to live legally in Dubai in 2025, including advantages, requirements and risks to avoid.
La Golden Visa is the most ambitious and stable residence that Dubai has to offer. This is a renewable permit for 5 or 10 years for profiles that contribute significantly to the country's economy.
- Real estate investors: if you purchase properties valued at least AED 2 million (~500,000€), you can now request it.
- Business investors: if you are a shareholder in a local company, meeting certain requirements.
- Highly qualified professionals: doctors, engineers, scientists, financiers with high incomes and university degrees.
- Entrepreneurs with innovative startups
- Outstanding students or with excellence scholarships.
- Until 10 years of residence renewable.
- It allows Sponsoring direct family and household employees.
- It does not require a minimum annual stay (although it is recommended to keep certain benefits).
- Facilitates access to banking products and credit.
- Reinforce your immigration status compared to other categories.
We help you verify the requirements with the Department of Immigration and Economics since NOT all properties or businesses apply automatically.
This is the most common route for those who want to live in Dubai and Develop an economic activity: open a company (in a free zone or continental territory) and obtain an investor or partner visa.
- You create a society (with or without real activity, although more and more substance is required).
- The agency issues a”Investor Visa” of 2 years renewable.
- It gives you the right to live, work and operate legally in the UAE.
- You can Bring your spouse and children as dependents.
- Digital entrepreneurs.
- Professionals who bill services from Dubai (consulting, marketing, IT...).
- People who seek to fiscally optimize their international activity.
- Choosing the wrong free zone or type of license can prevent you from operating properly.
- Not having real activity can affect the renewal of the visa.
- If you reside outside of Dubai, you may lose your right if you don't enter the country every 6 months (this applies to all standard visas).
Emirates offers visas for independent workers who do not need to set up a complete society. It's a simple and cheaper alternative.
- Demonstrate experience and/or training in your field.
- Have a contract or letter of intent with clients.
- Professional freelancer license (issued by areas such as Dubai Media City, RAKEZ or Abu Dhabi TwoFour54).
- Health insurance.
- Low establishment cost.
- Full autonomy.
- You can bill legally from Dubai.
- Option to sponsor family.
If a company in the UAE hires you, it can sponsor your visa for the duration of the employment contract. It is a common route in sectors such as aviation, hospitality, construction or banking.
- Visa of 2 years renewable
- Includes health insurance and employment benefits
- You can't work for another company without changing your sponsor
Once you have your valid residence in Dubai, you can sponsor your spouse, children under 25 and even your parents (with additional requirements).
To do this, you must demonstrate:
- Minimum income (~4,000 AED/month)
- Rental agreement
- Health insurance for everyone
It depends on your goals. Consult with us and we will tell you what the requirements are.
