A UAE residency visa allows getting a residence permit in Dubai. It is issued for a period of 1 to 10 years.   The most popular ways of getting a resident visa to Dubai are as follows: buying real estate in Dubai costing from 205,000$. In this case, the visa is issued for 2 years. When buying real estate valued at from 545,000$, a resident receives a golden visa for 10 years. You can buy real estate in ready objects, under construction, based on mortgage conditions (the amount of personal funds must meet the minimum requirements for obtaining a visa). starting a business in Dubai or investing in an existing company;  concluding an employment agreement with a company in Dubai. The visa is valid for as long as the agreement is in effect. being a high income freelancer. The visa is available after obtaining a special license. being a talented specialist or scientist and getting approval from the relevant ministries of the UAE.  being enrolled in a higher education institution in the UAE.