UAE residency & Emirates ID
Whether you are setting up a company, buying property or moving here to work remotely, there is a residency route for you. One advisor maps it, files it, and walks you through the medical, Emirates ID and family sponsorship, end to end.
Why it matters
A UAE residency visa is more than a stamp. It is the key that opens the Emirates ID, a personal bank account, family sponsorship and everyday life in the country, from a tenancy contract to a local driving license.
One advisor handles the visa, the Emirates ID and the family file together.
Residency is the route to the Emirates ID, the single document that proves your legal status and gives access to almost every service in the country.
A valid residency lets you sponsor your spouse, children and, in many cases, parents, so the whole household relocates under one file.
UAE banks require a residency visa and Emirates ID before opening a personal account, arranging salary transfer or issuing a credit card.
Exchange your foreign driving license, sign a tenancy contract and take out a mobile or utility subscription, all gated behind residency.
Types of visa
The UAE offers multi-year residency to investors, employees, remote workers, property owners, talented individuals and retirees, each able to sponsor their family. Choose theroute that fits, or let an advisor decide it with you.
For owners and partners of a UAE company. Shareholding from AED 50,000 in a Free Zone, or AED 75,000 in a Mainland company, secures an investor residency, and larger investments can qualify for the long-term Golden Visa.
When you work for a UAE company, the employer sponsors your residency and work permit. The visa is valid for one or two years in line with your contract, and you may sponsor dependants above the salary threshold.
Buying a completed property in the UAE gives you the right to apply for a residency visa. From AED 750,000 the standard property visa applies, and from AED 2 million the file qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa.
Live in the UAE while you work for an employer or your own company based abroad. You need proof of employment or ownership, an average income of about AED 12,900 (USD 3,500) per month, and recent bank statements.
A 10-year Golden Visa for creatives in culture, art and heritage, and for specialised talents and researchers such as doctors, scientists and inventors. It is granted on the strength of recognised achievement, not investment.
A five-year residency for applicants aged 55 and over who meet a savings, income or property threshold. It is the cleanest route for retirees who want to make the UAE their base without running a company.
Looking for a 10-year residency?
Larger investments, AED 2m+ property and endorsed talent all qualify for the UAE Golden Visa, with longer validity and no sponsor.
The process
Most residence visa applications are completed within 7 to 10 working days. A dedicated advisor manages the entire process, guiding you through every step, including medical and biometric appointments.
Day 1 to 3
We confirm your eligible route, prepare the file and secure the electronic entry permit that authorises the residency process to begin.
Day 3 to 4
If you are already inside the UAE, we change your status from visit or tourist to residency in process, with no need to leave the country.
Day 4 to 5
We book and accompany you to the medical fitness test and the Emirates ID biometric capture, then track the results to clearance.
Day 5 to 6
Your Emirates ID application is submitted and processed in parallel with the visa stamp, so both documents land together.
Day 7 to 10
The residency is issued and linked to your passport. We then handle the driving-license exchange and family sponsorship where they apply.
Our fees
Our service fee for clients who set up or renew a company with us. Government charges, the medical and Emirates ID are passed through at cost and quoted up front.
Standard
For everyone who sets up or renews a company with us.
Premium
Hands-on support through the status change.
Gold · child
End-to-end processing for a dependent child.
Gold · adult
Fully managed, medical and license included.
If you are not yet a company client, your visa is usually most cost-effective as part of a new company setup. Ask an advisor for a single, all-in quote.
Why FZM Solutions
We have processed residency visas alongside more than 1,500 company setups since 2013. The same desk that opens your license handles the visa, the Emirates ID and your family file.
One file covers the entry permit, status change, medical, Emirates ID and stamping, with nothing handed off mid-process.
Spouse, children and parents added under your residency, with the salary and document checks done up front.
Eligible nationalities can swap a foreign license for a UAE one, and we prepare the file alongside your visa.
Government fees passed through at cost. You see the medical, Emirates ID and stamping line items before you commit.
An advisor accompanies you to the medical and biometric centres, so nothing is lost in translation on the day.
English, Arabic, French, Urdu and Hindi in-house, for you and for your family members.
More than 1,500 companies and the residency visas that go with them, processed across all seven emirates.
Office 1908, Jumeirah Bay X2. Walk in for a face-to-face review, or book a video call instead.
Meet us in person
Start your residency at our JLT office, in person.
Office 1908, 19th floor, Jumeirah Bay X2, Cluster X, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Walk in for a face-to-face review, or call ahead so your advisor is ready for you.
Continue exploring
10-year residency for investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talents. See if you qualify.
A step-by-step guide to renewing a UAE residency visa before it expires.
Claim treaty benefits with a UAE TRC. The 183-day rule and the FTA application explained.
Most investor visas start with a UAE company. Compare Free Zone, Mainland and Offshore.
Pair your new residency with a UAE personal or corporate bank account.
Estimate your full setup and visa cost in under 60 seconds. Free, no signup.
Questions and answers
Have another question? Book a 30-minute call and ask them directly.
Insights
When to start, the medical and Emirates ID steps, sponsor documents and how to avoid an overstay fine.
Read the articleInvestor, employment, property, remote-work, talent and retirement routes, with the thresholds for each.
Read the articleThe 183-day rule, the FTA application and the documents needed to claim treaty benefits as a UAE resident.
Read the articleWhy Entrepreneurs pair a UAE company with residency: banking, mobility, family life and long-term security.
Read the articleMaha BadrHighly recommended. A professional team, prompt on every detailed query and seamless on every requirement, trade license, corporate tax, bank account, residence ID, medical.
Largo HomeSimply impeccable. They didn't just meet deadlines, they anticipated them, with quick and effective solutions even in complex situations.
Maciej KolodziejczykVery efficient. Company formation, employment contract, residency visa, and all the prerequisites handled. Friendly and professional throughout.
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