Why Move to Dubai

• TAX-FREE earning in Dubai/UAE

• A 3.8% rise in GDP in 2023 shows strong and stable economy

• 10-year visa and 100% foreign ownership advantage

• 83.0 rating puts Dubai high on the security index, especially for woman

• Immigrants makeup 85% of 3.5 million Dubai's population in 2023

• AED 21,500 or USD 5,380 / month AVERAGE salary in UAE

• Over 240000 UK citizens already call UAE home

How to move to Dubai from the UK

• In UAE, Dubai, in particular, has emerged as a desirable option to immigrate after BREXIT.

• Each UAE Emirate (including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah) has specific requirements for migrants moving in.

• If you wish to migrate to UAE as an expatriate, you require a work visa sponsored by an employer after you get a job offer.
• You can work and live in Dubai (the most preferred destination) on a residence visa, valid for 2 years working in the private sector and 3 years working in the public sector.

• You can also migrate from the UK on a dependent visa if you have close family living in the UAE.

• You can apply for a student visa if you wish to study in the UAE or an investor visa as an entrepreneur if you want to set up a business with 100% ownership across 13 industries.

• If you are migrating to Dubai on a dependent visa as a parent, your sponsor (already a resident) must have a minimum salary of AED 20,000/month.

• If you are already a UAE resident planning to bring your wife or minor children, siblings, or in-laws to the UAE as their sponsor, you must have a minimum stable monthly salary between AED 3,000 and 10,000.

• You can also move to Dubai/UAE with a property ownership residence permit valid for 3 years, provided you buy a property valued at AED 1 million and at least AED 5 million for a longer-term visa. In both cases, you have a right to ownership for 99 years.

• You can also permanently migrate to the UAE/Dubai with a 10-year 'golden visa' residency permit introduced in 2019 that is easily renewable every 10 years.

• UAE laws require you to be a highly skilled professional like a doctor, sportsperson, scientist, or artist to be eligible for a ‘Golden Visa.’

• The UAE government has also introduced a new retirement visa, valid for 5 years, that is renewable. You must be at least 55 and have previously worked in Dubai/UAE.

• You must also show the end of service/retirement letter from your previous employer in UAE/Dubai to be eligible for the visa.

• You can also sponsor your spouse and kids under your retirement visa, which is renewable after 1 year, provided they have health insurance coverage in the UAE.

Benefits of Moving to Dubai

• Higher standards of living.

• A vibrant social life with many venues to let your hair down.

• Excellent opportunity for kids' education, thanks to numerous international schools.

• Abundant job opportunity across diverse sectors, as Dubai is a global business hub.

• Dubai is safest for women in the Middle East, where they too enjoy 'ladies' nights' with numerous women-only facilities.

• Clean, safe, low-cost and punctual public transport system.

• Lower cost of living than in the USA or Europe.

• Dubai has offices of globally renowned companies, thus attracting specialists from across the globe.

• Dubai is a city of festivals and events, with the famous Dubai Shopping Festival attracting tourists from worldwide.

• Dubai offers a unique blend of Eastern traditional and Western convenience lifestyle.

Eligibility Criteria to Relocate to Dubai

• Short or long-term work contracts in any job on list of eligible occupations.
• Plan to work as volunteer in non-governmental organization.
• Your employer issued a "Certificate of Sponsorship" in your name.
• If you have worked in UAE previously, you must cancel your work visa before leaving, or you will be reported as an absconder, and if you relocate to UAE again, you will be arrested.
• Seek approval in advance for medication that the UAE classes as narcotic, psychotropic, controlled, or semi-controlled, as medicine is highly regulated in the UAE. If found using such medicine without approval, it can land you in trouble and stop you from entering the UAE.
• You must clear a blood test that attests you as HIV or Hepatitis negative. Failure to do so results in you being detained and then deported without appeal.
• You must have validity for a minimum of 6 months in your passport from the date of entry into Dubai/UAE on a visitor visa. 
• Your passport is valid for at least 3 months on the day you land in Dubai with a UAE residence permit.
• You wish to study and get degree from UAE-based education institute.

What are the Requirements to Migrate to Dubai

• A valid entry permit that mentions your residence period.
• A medical fitness certificate for all applicants who are above 18 years of age.
• Copies of educational certificates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MOFA verified).
• Medical insurance card or at least a health card.
• An offer letter/job contract from the employer, duly signed.
• All UAE residents need to have an Emirates ID card; you need to submit an application receipt.
• A lease contract for the house or proof of personal ownership of the residence.
• Proof of finances to support yourself and your immediate family.

In case you wish to set up a business in Dubai/UAE, the following are the requirements:-

• A valid entry permit that mentions your residence period. 
• Trade licence issued by the competent authority.
• A recent passport-size photo for visa application.
• A memorandum of association with a local business partner.
• A service agent contract (if any).
• A partnership contract with the signatures of you and your local business partners.
• List of partners and proof of their residence.
• Emirates ID application receipt, as all residents must have an Emirates ID card.
• A business registration certificate.

What are the Steps to Apply for a Dubai Visa

• Apply for visa quota if applying to work in any 46 UAE 'free zones'.
• Submit a signed employment contract with visa application.
• Apply for an Emirates ID, necessary for medical screening.
• Get health insurance, necessary for immigrants.
• Get work permit, submit documents to get residence permit.
• Fly off to live and work in Dubai/UAE.

UAE/Dubai Visa Processing Time

Visa	Time
Dubai Tourist Visa	3-4 Days
Dubai Work Visa	7-15 Days
UAE Golden Visa	2-30 Days
UAE Residence Visa	10-15 Days
UAE 5-Year Tourist Visa	48 Hours
Dubai Transit Visa	3-4 Days
UAE Study Visa	10-15 Days
Dubai Green Visa	2 – 3 month
Dubai Freelance Visa	10-30 Days
Dubai Family Visa	60 Days

UAE Visa Processing Fees

Visa	Time
Dubai Tourist Visa	UKP 169 to 650
Dubai Work Visa	UKP 67 to 1563
UAE Golden Visa	UKP 625 to 1072
UAE Residence Visa	UKP 45
UAE 5-Year Tourist Visa	UKP 145 to 250
Dubai Transit Visa	UKP 69
UAE Study Visa	UKP 224 to 670
Dubai Green Visa	UKP 708
Dubai Freelance Visa	UKP 447 to 2572
Dubai Family Visa	UKP 67 to 670

How Y-Axis Can Help You

• Identify the best strategy to help you get an expat/immigrant visa in Dubai/UAE.
• If you are looking for a job, we can help you grab the best available jobs as per your qualifications.
• Counsel you on ways to present all the relevant documents to be submitted as per applicable visa requirements.
• Advise you on how to do the step-by-step filling of documents for the grant of your visa.
• Help you fill out all the relevant documents and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for immigrating to UAE.
• Review your documents before submission for approval.
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