A resident visa can be obtained through employment or by
investment in the UAE. The set up of a company is the most direct
and predictable track to residency in the UAE. These set ups allow
100% foreign ownership.
Investors are required to maintain physical premises (as opposed
to offshore structures) in order to obtain and maintain the
license. Consequently, the selection of the authority where entity
to be established is crucial in maintaining set up costs
reasonable. There is a wide array of options among norther emirates
authorities and young free zone bodies in Dubai.
Investors will only be required to stay from 5-8 working days in
the jurisdiction in order to obtain their investor visa upon
completion of the company set up - which can be undertaken via
power of attorney from investor.
