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United Arab Emirates

Immigration & Golden Visa in United Arab Emirates

Entry and residence are handled by the ICP and, in Dubai, GDRFA. Residence is usually tied to employment, investment, property, family sponsorship or a Golden Visa.

General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.

Key legislation

This area is governed by national legislation; your lawyer will confirm the current text and number before any step is taken.

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Residence & immigration in United Arab Emirates — general note

Entry and residence are handled by the ICP and, in Dubai, GDRFA. Residence is usually tied to employment, investment, property, family sponsorship or a Golden Visa.

Last reviewed: 20 October 2026UAE Legislation portal

Typical steps

  1. Eligibility check
  2. Document preparation
  3. Application or objection filing
  4. Follow-up with ICP / GDRFA
  5. Approval or next steps

General steps; procedure differs by country.

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