It is possible to apply for a residency visa when you purchase a property. All visas are sponsored by the property developer and are renewable every 3 years at a cost of approximately 5000AED. You are only entitled to a residency visa for the family if the property, which you are purchasing, is big enough to house the family comfortably. i.e. 2 bedrooms will only be for adult and 2 children maximum, studio flat will only allow 2 persons visa as maximum. These visas will only enable you to reside in Dubai, not to do business (you would require a licence/permit), or work (require a work visa). Laws in Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah etc will vary in some visa laws.
Tel: international 00 44 770 281 2036 within UK 0770 281 2036
e-mail: office@uaehomes.net
