UAE Residence Visas
The short answer
UAE residence runs through several distinct routes: sponsorship by your own company, employment by another, long-term categories such as the golden and green visas, and dedicated routes for freelancers, remote workers, retirees and students. Eligibility criteria are set by the immigration authority and differ by route; the decision is always theirs.
Each page sets out who a route is for, the conditions usually checked, and where it commonly goes wrong.
Start with a structure assessment
In an initial consultation you receive a plain-language decision summary, a document-preparation list, and the next actions for your situation. Current figures are confirmed within your adviser-reviewed route comparison.