Residency Visa in the UAE | Emirates ID
ALPINE GROUP assists with obtaining residency visas and offers clients a proven solution.
Advantages of Residency Visa in the UAE:

  • The ability to live and work within the UAE
  • Opening a local bank account in currencies: AED, USD, EUR
  • Capability to make international payments
  • Residency permits for close family members
  • High level of safety and security in the country
Grounds for Obtaining Residency Visa in the UAE:

  • Company formation
  • Investment visa for real estate starting from AED 750,000 and AED 2,000,000
  • Visa for highly skilled professionals
  • Visa based on a deposit of AED 2,000,000 in a local bank
  • Emirates ID issuance through employment
  • Freelance visa
  • Digital nomad visa
Residency Visa through Company Formation:
  • Cost of company formation in Free Zone (IFZA) and obtaining Emirates ID – from AED 28,500
  • Company setup time – from 2 to 3 weeks
  • Residency visa validity – 2 years
  • The cost includes all company incorporation documents and 1 visa.
  • Cost of company formation in Mainland – from AED 29,500

Required documents:
  1. Copy of applicant's passport
  2. Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
  3. Completed application forms

The cost of company formation depends on:
  • The number of residency visas
  • The types of business activities planned for the company
The license includes 3 business activity codes for free. Each additional code beyond 3 costs AED 1,000 per year.

Annual company maintenance costs:
  • License renewal – from AED 15,000
  • Office lease renewal – from AED 5,000
  • Residency visa renewal (every 2 years) – AED 10,000
  • Accounting support for up to 50 transactions – AED 1,550 (including tax accounting and tax filing)
“Golden Visa” – Conditions for Obtaining Residency Visa through Real Estate Investment:
  • Investment amount – from AED 750,000 and from AED 2,000,000
  • Visa validity – from 2 up to 10 years (depending on the investment amount)
  • Property requirements: primary or secondary residential real estate

Required documents:
  1. Property ownership certificate (Title deeds) or sale contract (Oqood)
  2. Copy of applicant's passport
  3. Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm)

Family members (spouse, minor children) can also apply for the Golden visa. Commercial real estate is considered as property and qualifies for a 10-year the Golden visa. We can assist with finding real estate if requested.

  • Service fee – 22 000 to 25 000 AED
  • Acquiring time – 5 to 10 business days

Family members eligible for the “Golden Visa” include spouse and minor children. Commercial real estate is also considered a qualifying property and grants eligibility for a 10-year “Golden Visa.” We can also assist in selecting real estate according to the client’s preferences.
Additionally, the following documents must be provided, translated into Arabic and notarized:
  • Marriage certificate
  • Birth certificate
Service cost: from AED 22,000 to AED 25,000
Processing time: from 3 to 7 working days

Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals
  • Visa validity: 10 years
Processing time: from 5 to 7 working days

Golden Visa for a Deposit of AED 2,000,000
  • Visa validity: 10 years
  • Obtain a bank letter confirming the deposit
  • Approval of the application by government authorities with verification of the original bank document
Assistance with Obtaining Emirates ID through Employment
Conditions: quota approval and preparation of the employment contract

We support company employees in obtaining residency visas during the employment process.

  • Service cost: AED 2,500 – 4,500
  • Processing time: up to 5 working days
  • Validity of work visa: 2 years
Freelancer Visa
A license must be obtained in a free zone that matches the type of activity.

  • Visa validity: 3 years
  • Service cost: AED 20,500, which includes:
o Freelancer license – from AED 7,000
o Establishment Card – AED 2,000
o Visa – AED 6,500
o Support for company registration and visa processing – AED 5,000
The eligibility for this visa is limited to certain types of activities.
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Digital Nomad Visa
  • Visa validity– 1 year
  • Service cost – AED, 11 000
Required documents:
  1. Proof of remote employment outside the UAE
  2. Salary certificate
  3. Verified monthly income of at least USD 3,500 or equivalent in foreign currency
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Steps to Obtain Emirates ID
E-visa application
Consultation and document collection
data submission (2 working days) — your personal presence in the UAE is required
Medical examination and biometric
Processing time: 5 working days
Visa issuance
(1 working day)
(2 working days)
Emirates ID issuance
E-visa application
Consultation and document collection
data submission (1 working days) — your personal presence in the UAE is required
Medical examination and biometric
Processing time: 2 working days
Visa issuance
(1 working day)
(personal presence in the UAE is not required)
Emirates ID issuance
Conditions for Maintaining UAE Residency Status:

  • Work visa holders are required to visit the UAE at least once every six months.
  • “Golden Visa” holders have no obligation for regular visits to the UAE.
Residency Visa Renewal in the UAE:

  • The renewal procedure requires the client’s personal presence in the UAE.
  • The cost depends on the original basis for obtaining the residency visa and starts from AED 10,000.
Residency Visa Processing – 5 working days

Express Residency Visa Processing – 2 working days
Assistance with Opening Personal and Corporate Bank Accounts

  • Banks we cooperate with: Emirates NBD, FAB, ADCB, Misr, WIO
  • Cost – from AED 10,000
Why Clients Choose Us:
  • Over 7 years of experience in the UAE market
  • Qualified and professional team
  • Service excellence: availability of a car and an assistant who accompanies clients to medical exams and biometric appointments
  • Document delivery directly to the client’s address

After obtaining residency in the UAE, it is necessary to notify the Russian tax authorities.
Our Team
The smartest people work every day to provide the best service and make our clients happy
  • Sergey Gerasimov

    Partner at ALPINE Group

    Trustee at ALPINE Private

  • Nataliya Pushkina

    Partner at ALPINE Group

    Trustee at ALPINE Private

  • Maxim Klyuchnikov
    Partner at ALPINE Group
    Trustee at ALPINE Private
  • Maria Vershinina

    Director

    Head of Tax Practice

  • Daria Pushkina
    Business Development Manager
    for CIS and African markets
  • Anastasia Markova
    Head of Accounting Practice
  • Rosalie Malala
    Accounting Specialist
  • Feleine Endril
    Office Manager
  • Christian Endril
    Assistant

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Email:
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pc@aigroup.ae

Address:
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Dubai International Financial Centre,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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