Dubai visas.
Your path to residence.

For eligible investors or commercial partners without an employer sponsor. Requires a passport valid at least six months, photo, Trade License and articles or investment evidence, plus official approvals. Renewable if conditions continue.

Suitable for longer, independent residence. The preliminary Green entry permit allows completion within 60 days after entry; it is not yet five-year residence.

Requires a valid contract or work permit, occupational level 1, 2 or 3, bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least AED 15,000 monthly salary. No personal employer sponsor, but employment remains required. Renewable while eligible.

Suitable for professionals seeking less dependence on one employer's sponsorship.

Requires MOHRE self-employment permission, a bachelor's degree or specialised diploma, and published criteria of at least AED 360,000 annual self-employed income in the preceding two years or sufficient solvency evidence. A freelance licence alone is not enough.

For qualified self-employed people with documented activity and financial viability. Renewal requires continuing eligibility.

The current ICP guide states ten years for investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, specialists, humanitarian pioneers, outstanding students and graduates, talents and frontline heroes. Talent includes culture, art, inventions, sport and digital technology.

Public investments may require AED 2 million qualifying investment or ownership; property generally requires AED 2 million recognised value. Professionals and talents need category-specific qualifications, approvals or recommendations. An ordinary licence is insufficient.

For long-term stability without a personal sponsor. Category and Dubai practice determine validity, evidence and renewal. KCM prepares the appropriate basis; authorities decide.

For exceptional environmental, climate or sustainability contributions, such as recognised experts, researchers or award winners, with documented achievements and required nominations.

Requires recognised achievements. General interest in sustainability or a related business alone is insufficient.

Availability depends on nationality, passport type and other residence rights; permitted stays differ by country. KCM checks before travel. German passport rules do not apply to everyone.

GDRFA lists 30- or 60-day single and multiple-entry visas, generally sponsored by authorised tourism providers. Passport, photo and travel, insurance and financial evidence are required. Renewals need separate review.

For holidays and limited visits, without regular employment permission.

For repeated tourism without a local sponsor. GDRFA requires at least USD 4,000 balance or equivalent over the previous six months, statements, insurance, passport, photo and return/onward tickets.

Generally up to 90 days per year, extendable on application to a maximum of 180. Five-year validity does not permit permanent residence or work.

Single or multiple entry according to the procedure. GDRFA lists 30, 60 or 90 days for single entry. Relationships, purpose, housing and finance must be documented.

ICP's September 2025 changes specify host salaries of AED 4,000 monthly for first-degree relatives, AED 8,000 for second/third degree and AED 15,000 for friends. These are visit rules, not general family residence rules.

For market research and investment or formation discussions, potentially 60, 90 or 120 days without a local sponsor. Prepare passport, photo and investment or business evidence.

Since 2025 ICP requires suitable finances or relevant existing business or professional activity. This visa itself grants neither a business licence nor long-term residence.

For eligible qualified applicants, usually 60, 90 or 120 days. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, approved professional or university criteria and financial security. Eligibility must be checked beforehand.

For interviews and career exploration. Actual employment requires subsequent work and residence approvals.

For short stopovers. Airline and authority requirements apply; onward tickets and valid travel documents are central. No work or permanent residence.

For UAE treatment and separate companions where applicable. GDRFA offers single/multiple entry. Clinical confirmation and travel, insurance and finance evidence are needed. Duration follows approved treatment.

Short learning stays require a suitable institution. Temporary professional assignments require the appropriate approved work/mission procedure. Purpose, host, evidence and duration must match; tourist visas are not substitutes.

ICP added four purposes in 2025: AI specialists with technology-host confirmation; temporary entertainment visits; events with invitations and duration; multiple tourist entries by cruise or leisure boat with itinerary and authorised provider.

Confirm duration and the available Dubai application route first. These do not automatically grant permanent residence.

Cross-border freight may use single/multiple entry with a transport host, required financial security and health insurance, based on the actual transport purpose.

No. Company, licence, visa capacity and personal residence are separate conditions and processes. KCM coordinates them.

Not generally. Each has its own basis. Company-based residence uses a company; Virtual Work uses qualifying foreign remote employment.

Many routes allow sponsorship under conditions, including relationships, housing, income and documents. Family visits are different.

Ordinary visit/tourist permissions do not allow regular employment. Required work authorisation must exist before starting.

No. Residence rights, tax residence and taxation are separate. KCM coordinates qualified tax advice as needed.

Yes, agreed preparation and coordination for visas, Emirates ID and related company and family documents.