UAE Residency options

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal elective monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its capital. It shares land borders with Oman to the east and northeast, and with Saudi Arabia to the southwest; as well as maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. As of 2024, the UAE has an estimated population of over 10 million, of which 11% are Emiratis; Dubai is its most populous city and is an international hub. Islam is the official religion and Arabic is the official language, while English is the most spoken language and the language of business.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal elective monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its capital. It shares land borders with Oman to the east and northeast, and with Saudi Arabia to the southwest; as well as maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. As of 2024, the UAE has an estimated population of over 10 million, of which 11% are Emiratis; Dubai is its most populous city and is an international hub. Islam is the official religion and Arabic is the official language, while English is the most spoken language and the language of business.

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Types of residencies

Residency terms

Available through property purchase or bank deposit; valid as long as you own property/deposit

1 visit each 180 days

Validity and extension

10 years

2 years

Right to Work in Portugal

Possibility to Include Family Members

Spouse, children

Processing Time

5 to 10 working days

3 to 10 working days

Minimum Requirement

2,000,000 AED

n/a

Schengen Visa-Free Travel

No, security clearance for some nationalities

Additionally, the UAE’s favorable tax regime, with no personal income, wealth, or capital gains taxes, and very competitive corporate tax rates (9% corporate income tax and only 5% VAT), makes it an attractive destination for investors and entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in a strategic location with access to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Types of residencies

Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)

Available through property purchase or bank deposit; valid as long as you own property/deposit

Business Owner/Employment

1 visit each 180 days

Advise you on the most suitable residency option.
Guide you through all steps of the application process.
Manage real estate and investment transactions and verify its legality.
Assist with all necessary documents
Choose and incorporate the best structure for your business, be that freelance license, free zone company, mainland company, branch of a foreign entity or a family office.
Assist in structuring personal wealth and inheritance planning, considering both international nature of your family’s and local specific.
Provide tax advice both on local and international taxation
Handle any other administrative tasks, including residencies for family members, legalization of documents.

Pro-Relocation services in the UAE

Pro-Relocation provides full service when you are moving. Save your time and money with us and let life get back to normal as soon as possible. Here is what we can do for you in the UAE:

Advise you on the most suitable residency option.
Guide you through all steps of the application process.
Manage real estate and investment transactions and verify its legality.
Assist with all necessary documents
Choose and incorporate the best structure for your business, be that freelance license, free zone company, mainland company, branch of a foreign entity or a family office.
Assist in structuring personal wealth and inheritance planning, considering both international nature of your family’s and local specific.
Provide tax advice both on local and international taxation,
Handle any other administrative tasks, including residencies for family members, legalization of documents.