United Arab Emirates · Immigration

From Algiers
to the UAE.

An international job market with no income tax, and long-term visas for skilled profiles, entrepreneurs and investors.

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Processing time: 2 to 6 weeks depending on the visa Most visas are sponsored by an employer or a free zone

The Burj Khalifa and the Dubai skyline at dusk

Long-term visas

Golden Visa, Green Visa, work visa

Why settle in the UAE?

Why the UAE

A global crossroads for working and doing business.

No income tax

A higher net salary for the same position.

International market

Finance, tourism, logistics, tech and construction.

Long-term visas

Golden Visa and Green Visa for eligible profiles.

Entrepreneurship

Free zones where setting up a company is easy.

A familiar culture

Arabic language and familiar cultural landmarks.

Safety

A very safe living environment for families.

Immigration routes

Four routes to the UAE.

Depending on your profile: employee, freelancer, entrepreneur or investor.

Work

Work visa

Sponsored by the employer, with a work permit and Emirates ID.

  • Job offer required
  • Medical test on arrival

Long-term

Golden Visa

10-year visa for investors, entrepreneurs, talents and highly skilled professionals.

  • Criteria by category
  • Family included

Freelancers

Green Visa

5-year visa for eligible freelancers and skilled workers.

  • No employer sponsor
  • Minimum income required

Company

Company formation

Free zone or mainland licence, with visas for the partners.

  • Activity and zone to choose
  • Office or shared space

Not sure which route fits your profile?

Request an assessment

How it works

Five steps to the UAE.

Fast procedures once the sponsor is identified.

  1. 01

    Choosing the route

    Employment, Golden Visa, Green Visa or company formation.

  2. 02

    Documents

    Attested degrees, passport and supporting documents.

  3. 03

    Entry permit

    Issued through the employer, the free zone or a direct application.

  4. 04

    Formalities on arrival

    Medical test, biometrics and ID card.

  5. 05

    Settling in

    Housing, bank and family sponsorship.

Frequently asked questions about immigrating in the UAE

  • Yes, mainly through work, company formation or long-term visas.

  • Generally 2 to 6 weeks once the sponsor or company is in place.

  • Yes for the standard work visa. Not for some Golden or Green Visas.

  • Yes, family members can be sponsored if income and housing allow.

  • Visa, medical test and degree attestation fees and, for a company, the licence.

  • Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.

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The documents this application requires

Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.

Create a CV tailored to your application

The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.

Create my CV

Read the guide first

What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.

Read it

Cover letter

Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.

Write it

Visa documents

Proof of funds, accommodation and the sponsor's letter.

Draft them

No account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.

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