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Dubai Residence Visas Compared: Golden Visa, Investor & Freelance Costs

Securing UAE residency and an Emirates ID unlocks local banking, tax residency certificates, Ejari leases, and long-term stability in Dubai. Compare official pathways and real all-in AED budgets.

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Dubai Residence Visa Pathways & Total Costs (AED)

Option / TierDubai Range (AED)What is included
10-Year Golden Visa (2M+ AED Property / Talent)14,500 – 22,000 AEDIncludes DLD/GDRFA fees, VIP medical, 10-year Emirates ID & agency handling; zero stay minimum
2-Year Freezone Investor / Partner Visa4,500 – 7,500 AEDAdded to a Freezone trade licence; requires entering the UAE once every 180 days
2-Year Freelance Permit + Residence Visa13,500 – 17,500 AEDAll-in solo licence + residency for consultants, engineers & media creatives
Family Dependent Visa (Spouse / Child each)4,200 – 6,800 AEDRequires attested marriage/birth certificates & DHA health insurance

Key UAE Residency Rules

  • 10-year Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for over 6 months without their residency becoming void.
  • Property Golden Visa eligibility starts at 2,000,000 AED purchase value across one or multiple Dubai title deeds (mortgaged units qualify with bank NOC).
  • Medical fitness screening and biometric fingerprinting must be completed in person inside Dubai (4–7 working days with VIP fast-track).

3 Visa Traps to Avoid

  • Paying 30,000+ AED 'VIP packages' where actual UAE government fees are under 10,500 AED.
  • Buying illegal 'freelance employment visas' from shell companies—leads to fines, bank freezes, and deportation.
  • Forgetting mandatory UAE attestation on foreign marriage, birth, or degree certificates before arrival.

Золотая виза в Дубае

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Virtuzone Corporate Services

Лицензия DEDРаботает с 2009 г.

Established Dubai company formation agency handling free zone, mainland, corporate tax, and Golden Visa applications.

Via DubaiService: Official UAE licence on file, Year-1/Year-2 market benchmark & direct contact without broker fees

Языки: Английский, Немецкий, Арабский, РусскийРайоны: Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Business Bay
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Shuraa Business Setup

Лицензия DEDРаботает с 2001 г.

Dubai business setup consultancy operating since 2001 for DET mainland licences, free zones, PRO, and Golden Visas.

Via DubaiService: Official UAE licence on file, Year-1/Year-2 market benchmark & direct contact without broker fees

Языки: Английский, Немецкий, Арабский, РусскийРайоны: Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Business Bay
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Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy

Лицензия DEDРаботает с 2019 г.

Corporate structuring, UAE free zone & mainland licensing, corporate tax compliance, and banking readiness.

Via DubaiService: Official UAE licence on file, Year-1/Year-2 market benchmark & direct contact without broker fees

Языки: Английский, Арабский, РусскийРайоны: Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC
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Kiltons Business Setup Services

Лицензия DEDРаботает с 1999 г.

Long-standing Dubai corporate setup team handling DET commercial licences, investor visas, and PRO clearances.

Via DubaiService: Official UAE licence on file, Year-1/Year-2 market benchmark & direct contact without broker fees

Языки: Английский, АрабскийРайоны: Business Bay, Downtown Dubai
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Проверенный FAQ по Дубаю

Частые вопросы: Золотая виза

How fast can I get my Dubai visa and Emirates ID?

With VIP medical and biometrics, your residency e-visa and digital Emirates ID in UAE Pass are typically issued within 4 to 7 business days.

Can I sponsor my family on a Dubai Golden Visa?

Yes, Golden Visa holders can sponsor spouses and children of any age for matching 10-year residency permits.

Does a Dubai residence visa automatically grant tax residency?

Immigration residency and an FTA Tax Residency Certificate (90/183-day rules) are separate—consult an FTA advisor for home-country exit rules.

Can off-plan properties qualify for the 2M AED Golden Visa?

Yes, eligible DLD-registered off-plan properties from approved developers meeting the 2M AED threshold qualify.