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UAE Residency

Find the Right Residency Route

We help you identify the suitable residency route, prepare the required documents and coordinate the application stages.

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Visa Assistance

Residency support, step by step

Practical assistance with reviewing the route, preparing documentation and coordinating the relevant application stages.

01

Requirement Review

We review the applicant, sponsor and purpose of residency to understand the appropriate route.

02

Document Preparation

We help organise the identification, sponsorship and supporting documents relevant to the application.

03

Application Coordination

We assist with the applicable submission stages and keep you informed about what is required next.

04

Post-Approval Steps

Where applicable, we explain the next formalities such as medical testing, Emirates ID or status-related procedures.

Residency Routes

UAE Residency Options

Explore common residency routes based on eligibility and sponsorship.

01

Business Owner Residency

Residency assistance for eligible company owners and partners linked to an appropriate UAE business structure.

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02

Family Residency

Support with documentation and application steps for eligible sponsored family members, subject to applicable sponsorship requirements.

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03

Employment Residency

Guidance around the documentation and residency stages relevant to eligible employment-based applications.

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04

Golden Visa

Long-term residency application assistance for eligible categories, including document preparation and application coordination.

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05

Investor & Property Routes

Assistance in understanding residency routes that may apply to eligible investors or property owners, subject to current criteria.

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06

Other Eligible Categories

Requirements differ across professional, freelance and other residency categories. We can review your circumstances before you proceed.

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Application Process

Documentation matters

Residency applications can involve identification, sponsorship, company or family documents and category-specific evidence. Preparing the correct information early can help keep the process organised.

  • Applicant identification documents
  • Sponsor or company information, where applicable
  • Supporting documents for the selected residency category
  • Additional approvals or evidence where required
Typical Process

From Review to Residency

A simple overview of the typical residency process.

01

Review Eligibility

Understand the residency category and sponsorship basis.

02

Prepare Documents

Organise the required applicant and supporting information.

03

Application Stage

Proceed with the relevant application or permit formalities.

04

Medical & ID

Complete applicable medical fitness and Emirates ID procedures.

05

Residency Completion

Complete the remaining residency formalities applicable to the case.

Before You Apply

What can affect a UAE residency application?

Requirements are not identical for every applicant. Reviewing the practical factors before submission helps identify the documents and steps likely to apply.

01Residency category and eligibility
02Sponsor or company status
03Applicant's current immigration status
04Required supporting documentation
05Medical and Emirates ID requirements
06Additional approvals for specific cases
Why Rhem

Practical support throughout the process

Residency procedures can involve several stages and different supporting requirements. We focus on keeping the process organised and helping clients understand what comes next.

Clear Process

Understand the relevant stages and requirements before proceeding.

Document Support

Organise the information and supporting documents for the application.

Practical Communication

Receive straightforward information as the application progresses.

Related UAE Services

Discuss company formation, Golden Visa and accounting requirements where relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

UAE visa and residency services

Common questions about residency routes, sponsorship, documentation and the application process.

The appropriate route depends on your circumstances, such as company ownership, employment, family sponsorship, investment or eligibility under another residency category. The requirements should be reviewed before an application is started.
Eligible owners or partners of UAE companies may have a residency route linked to their business structure. The applicable requirements depend on the company, licence, establishment status and current immigration rules.
Eligible UAE residents may be able to sponsor qualifying family members subject to the applicable sponsorship, income, accommodation, relationship and immigration requirements.
Requirements vary by category, but applications commonly involve passport and identification documents, photographs, sponsor or company information and category-specific supporting evidence. Additional documents may be requested depending on the case.
Medical fitness requirements can apply to UAE residence procedures depending on the applicant and visa category. The applicable steps should be confirmed for the individual application.
Emirates ID procedures are generally associated with UAE residency for eligible applicants. The required steps and timing depend on the application route and current procedures.
Timelines vary according to the residency category, applicant status, required approvals, documentation and processing stages. An expected sequence can be discussed once the case has been reviewed.
The applicable procedure can differ depending on your current immigration status and the residency category being applied for. Your existing status should be reviewed before the application route is confirmed.
Yes. Rhem Corporate Services provides application assistance for eligible Golden Visa categories, including guidance on requirements and supporting documentation.
Yes. Depending on the service and application route, Rhem can assist with coordinating relevant stages, organising requested documents and explaining the next required steps.
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