Residence permits for Dubai and the UAE
UAE Residence Visa Services
Planning and filing support for UAE residence permits linked to employment, family sponsorship, company ownership and long-term residence routes.
Direct answer: IG Migration helps residents and sponsors choose the correct UAE residence route, prepare a complete document set and coordinate the connected steps such as medical fitness, Emirates ID and authority follow-up.
What this service covers
A UAE residence visa is not one product. The correct route depends on the sponsor, emirate, employer, company, family relationship or long-term residence category.
We start by identifying the authority path and documents before discussing filing, timing or cost assumptions.
New residence permit planning for employment, family, investor and long-term routes.
Dubai versus federal authority routing checks.
Medical fitness and Emirates ID coordination.
Document review for renewals, amendments and dependant-linked files.
Eligibility and route checks
- The ICP residence permit service links residence issuance with an Emirates ID application.
- Dubai private-sector residence permits usually require passport copy, recent photo and approved medical fitness for applicants over 18.
- Residence validity, sponsor requirements and grace periods vary by route, so each case needs a current authority check.
Typical documents to prepare
- Passport copy and recent personal photo.
- Current or proposed sponsor documents, such as employer, family, company or property evidence.
- Medical fitness result for applicants over 18 where required.
- Health insurance, Emirates ID, tenancy, income or kinship evidence depending on the route.
How the case usually moves
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Step 1
Identify the sponsor, emirate and residence category.
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Step 2
Check official authority requirements and document gaps.
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Step 3
Prepare the filing pack and connected Emirates ID steps.
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Step 4
Submit or coordinate submission through the correct channel.
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Step 5
Track authority requests until residence and ID handover steps are clear.
Costs, fees and timelines
Government fees, service-centre charges, medical fitness and Emirates ID fees vary. We separate official charges from professional support before the client authorises filing.
Official pages may publish target durations, but document corrections, medical results, approval queues and courier delivery can affect the real end-to-end timeline.
Important: UAE immigration, labour, identity, medical and company-formation requirements can change. The figures or durations shown on official service cards should be checked again before payment or filing.
Decision disclaimer: IG Migration can prepare, coordinate and track a file, but the responsible authority decides approvals, requests, deadlines, renewals and any final outcome.
Official sources we check
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FAQ
Which authority handles a UAE residence visa?
It depends on the emirate and category. Dubai files may involve GDRFA Dubai, while federal routes and Emirates ID services often involve ICP.
Is Emirates ID separate from the residence visa?
The steps are connected, but Emirates ID has its own data, biometrics, renewal and delivery requirements.
Do all residence applicants need medical fitness?
Applicants aged 18 and above commonly need approved medical fitness for residence issuance or renewal, subject to the route and authority instructions.
Start with a route check
Send the basic facts and we will tell you which authority route, document set and timing risks need to be checked before filing.
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