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Investor Visa Dubai, UAE

Dubai is a continuously growing economy, where businesses and companies globally contribute to the growth. If you’re considering international business zones to invest in, Dubai should be among your top choices. The emirate offers an investor visa for foreign nationals who want to invest and live in the UAE. It comes with many benefits, including long-term stay, ease of business, and stability.

Why get an investor visa in Dubai, UAE:

  • Get long-term residency without a sponsor
  • Qualify for a golden visa and a 5 -10 year stay
  • Sponsor both parents together under flexible rules
  • Enjoy full business ownership and work in the UAE

The investment visa has different types. The validity can be up to 2, 5, or 10 years. Each type has its own scope and eligibility criteria. The process of acquisition is smooth, while it’s easily renewable and cancellable if required.

This guide walks you through everything you should know about the residence visa for investors in the United Arab Emirates. It will help you avoid any complications or challenges and experience a smooth process.

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    Types of Residence Visas for Investors in UAE

    Steps to Get an Investor Visa in the UAE

    1 Decide How You’ll Apply

    You can get an investor visa in two ways:

    • Start a new company in Dubai.
    • Show proof of an existing investment in the UAE.
    2 Register Your Company (If Starting One)

    If you’re opening a new business, register it with the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED). You’ll need:

    • A trade license
    • A memorandum of association (or agreement if solo)
    • A company establishment card
    • Your old visa cancellation (if any)
    • A visit visa copy (if you’re on one)
    3 Apply for Your Entry Permit

    If you’re outside the UAE, apply for an entry permit to enter the country. If you’re already in the UAE, you can apply to change your visa status from within the country.

    4 Take a Medical Test

    You must complete a medical fitness test at an approved center. It’s a standard part of all UAE residency processes.

    5 Apply for Emirates ID

    After your medical test is cleared, apply for your Emirates ID. This card is your national ID while living in the UAE.

    6 Get Health Insurance

    You must get valid health insurance to complete your visa process. A health insurance is mandatory for your stay in the country.

    7 Visa Stamping

    Once everything is approved, your investor visa will be stamped on your passport. You can now live and work in the country as an investor.

    8 Show Proof of Investment (If Not Starting a Business)

    If you’re choosing to make investments in the country instead of starting your own company, you have to show your investment documents to the Dubai Municipality.

    9 Get a No Objection Certificate (NOC)

    If your investment meets government rules, you’ll get a NOC. You’ll need this to apply for your visa at the immigration office.

    10 Wait for Approval

    The final decision comes from the UAE Government. If approved, you’ll receive your visa and can begin your life as an investor in Dubai.

    Reasons for Rejection of Visa in the UAE & Solutions

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    Not Sponsoring Both Parents

    If you apply for just a single parent and don’t give a strong reason, your visa for parents can get rejected.

    Solution: You must sponsor parents together. If one is not alive or separated, show valid proof like a death or divorce certificate.

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    Not Meeting the Salary Requirement

    The UAE has a fixed income rule for sponsorship. If your salary is too low, your application may be denied.

    Solution: Make sure your income is AED 20,000/month or AED 19,000 with housing. Include salary slips and a work contract.

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    Missing or Wrong Documents

    If you miss papers or submit incorrect ones, it will delay or cancel the visa process.

    Solution: Double-check all papers before applying. Translate documents to Arabic if needed. This helps your parents enter the UAE and stay in the UAE without problems.

    Benefits of Investor Visa Dubai, UAE

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    Long-term residency

    Own a business

    Sponsor your family

    No local sponsor

    Easy renewals

    Tax-free income

    Access to golden visa

    Multiple entry rights

    Required Documents for Investor Residency Visa

    • Passport copy
    • Personal photo (white background)
    • Entry permit copy
    • Trade license copy
    • MOA or Service Agreement
    • Company establishment card
    • Previous visa cancellation
    • Medical fitness report
    • Emirates ID application form
    • Health insurance proof
    • NOC (if showing investment)
    • Investment proof documents

    Tips to Apply for Investor Visa in Dubai

    Ensure Eligibility

    The authorities have clear guidelines on the details of prerequisites for all types of visas. Ensure that you meet the requirements set by the government and that your documents are valid and correct.

    Accuracy of Paperwork

    Submitting invalid documents can result in delays or fines. Some cases may even end up in the rejection of the application. You have to ensure the validity and correctness of the documents & translation before submission.

    On Time Application

    Ensure that your application, processing, and acquisition take place on the schedule of your choice. Applying late can cause many possible issues, including delays and even rejection of the visa.

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    Get UAE Residency Visa in in 4 Simple Steps

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    Contact Us

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    We Handle Your Documents

    Our team prepares and organizes all required paperwork for a smooth application.

    Submit Documents

    We Apply for You

    We apply for you & speed up your process through our strong ties with UAE’s authorities.

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    You Get Your Visa

    Once approved, we get your visa delivered to you. You’re ready to explore UAE!

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    Why Get Help for Your Visa Process

    The process to get an investor visa and residence permit in the UAE may be simple, but it can be confusing for an individual unaware of the laws. Getting help from a professional consultancy is smart and a standard practice. When choosing the right consultancy for applying for a visa in Dubai, it is important to consider things such as official licensing, immigration track record, and transparency in prices.

    IBG Consultancy offers it all and more, including suitable packages for a wide range of preferences. Our years of experience and networking with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates help us get you the best packages and processing time. Contact us today to get your UAE investor visa smoothly!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Know more about the UAE.

    Yes, if you meet the visa requirements and follow the official visa application process, you can bring your parents to live in Dubai through a valid residency visa.

    You can’t sponsor only one unless the other is deceased or the parents are divorced. In such cases, proof must be attested by the UAE embassy and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    You must earn a minimum salary of AED 20,000 or AED 19,000 with accommodation for a residence permit.

    Yes, an employee working in the country can sponsor their parents if they fulfill the UAE residence visa rules and income conditions.

    Yes, sponsoring your parents to live in the country usually requires you to sponsor both parents together unless you can provide legal proof that one of the parents cannot be sponsored.

    A residence visa for parents is usually valid for 1–3 years, but you can apply for a visa for 5 years or even a golden visa for parents in special cases.

    You must get health insurance for both parents. This is a requirement under the family visa in Dubai and must be renewed annually.

    Yes, if you have a valid residence visa and meet all income and accommodation rules, you can also sponsor the residence visa for your parents.

    If your parents are elderly and no one else can take care of them, you may be able to sponsor your parents in Dubai by showing a guarantee for each parent.

    You can submit the residency visa application through visa services in Dubai, such as authorized typing centers or online platforms approved by the government.

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    We can say that we have a good working relationship with IBG Consulting, and will remain as it is in the future. They are all very supportive and prompt in their services. They gave us the best solutions and treated us with respect. We wish them good luck and we look forward to more corporate services available from their agency.

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