Obtaining a residence permit and Emirates ID
Versus.UAE will help you obtain a residence permit (residence visa) and legalize your residence in the UAE. You will not have to worry about paperwork and filing applications, our lawyers will accompany the entire process "turnkey".
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What are the benefits of a residence permit and Emirates ID?
High quality of life
Infrastructure, education, medicine, banking and service are better than in most European countries.
Tax incentives
Minimal taxes. There is no personal income tax in the UAE, nor is there any tax on dividends.
Bank account
The opportunity to open an account in a UAE bank, freely pay and conduct international transactions around the world.
Starting a business
A residence permit allows you to live and work in the UAE without restrictions. And also to sponsor residency for family members.
Don't know which type of residence permit to choose?
Contact us and our lawyer will find the right solution for you.
What is a Residence Permit (Residence Visa) and Emirates ID?
6 easy steps to get a residence permit and Emirates ID in the UAE
Stage 1
Request for consultation
Our lawyer will ask clarifying questions and answer yours.
Stage 2
Collection of documents
We will help you collect all the necessary documents and submit them to the required government agencies.
Stage 3
Obtaining entry permit
After collecting the documents, our lawyers will issue an Entry Permit - a special permission to enter the country for a candidate for residency or change the visa status if the candidate for residency is in the UAE.
Stage 4
Passing a medical examination
Our lawyer will accompany you to the medical center to undergo medical tests.
Stage 5
Biometrics
You are required to give fingerprints to obtain residency. Our lawyer also accompanies you to the government agency.
Stage 6
Obtaining a Residence Visa and Emirates ID
We will be in touch with government agencies throughout the process and once you receive your residence visa and Emirates ID card, we will hand it over to you.
Types of Residence Permits in the UAE
Work visa
To obtain a work visa to the UAE, you must have an invitation from an employer and a valid employment contract. The visa is issued for up to 2 years and is processed on average in 10-15 working days excluding state fees
Price: from 1800 USD
Golden Visa (by investment)
To obtain a Golden Visa in the UAE, you must make significant investments in the country's economy: purchase of real estate or a bank deposit of 2 million AED. The visa is issued for up to 10 years and can be extended. The processing time is from 5 to 15 working days, depending on the type of investment, their volume and the speed of work of government agencies.
Cost: from 2000 USD (excluding state duty)
Freelance visa
To obtain a freelance visa in the UAE, you must register in one of the free zones as a freelancer and confirm your professional experience and type of activity. The visa is issued for a period of 1-2 years with the possibility of extension. Registration takes 10-15 working days, depending on the requirements of a specific free zone. The visa is issued together with a license.
Price: from 2500 USD
excluding license cost
Pensioner's visa
To obtain a UAE pensioner visa, you must meet several conditions: be over 55 years old, and also one of the following conditions: monthly passive income of 5 thousand USD / own real estate in the country worth at least 1 million AED / savings of at least 1 million AED. The visa is issued for a period of 5 years with the possibility of extension. Processing time is 15-20 working days.
Price: from 2000 USD
excluding state duty
Why do more than 100 clients contact us every year?
Full support
From collecting documents and visiting government agencies to obtaining a resident visa for founders and employees
Exactly according to the client's task
We open a company in a suitable jurisdiction and with the required form of registration, minimizing risks
We continue to help businesses
We not only open a company, but also provide expert legal, tax and accounting support for business
Team of experts
The team consists of 150+ experts who have successfully implemented more than 1000 projects in the UAE, USA, EU, Asia, other countries and regions.
Would you like to receive legal advice?
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Our other services in UAE
Company Registration in UAE
Company Registration in UAE
Opening a bank account in the UAE
Opening a bank account in the UAE
Accounting support for business in the UAE
Accounting support for business in the UAE
Redomiciliation
Redomiciliation
About Versus
Versus is a leading consulting group providing legal and accounting services in key foreign markets.
Over the years of working in the UAE and other MENA countries, we have acquired a deep knowledge of local legislation, which, combined with knowledge of international standards, allows us to offer solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
20+
Experts in offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
250+
Successfully completed projects on the law of the UAE and other countries of the MENA region





