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United Arab Emirates

A dynamic Middle Eastern hub offering fast-track work options, tax-free income, and an incredible lifestyle.

Visa Routes Breakdown

17 Total

Work (5)

PR (3)

Study (1)

Visit (5)

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
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Languages: Arabic (English widely spoken)
Time vs Colombo: -1h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +971
Drives on: Right
Climate: Desert; hot summers and mild winters

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Visa Routes Breakdown

17 Total

Work (5)

PR (3)

Study (1)

Visit (5)

Verified catalogue17 visa routes on record

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All categories17 Work5 PR3 Study1 Visit5 Family1 Business1 Other1

Available routes

Work: 5
PR: 3
Study: 1
Visit: 5

PRVerified· Aug 2026
Blue Visa
UAE 10-year Blue visa for individuals with exceptional contribution to environmental protection and sustainability.
Government fee
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Processing time
Varies by ICP, GDRFA, airline, sponsor or service channel; some digital services are processed quickly after complete submission
How long you can stay
10-year residence visa.
Work rights
Residence for environmental contributors; work rights depend on separate professional/work licensing where applicable.
Where it leads
Entry, visit, residence, work, study or long-term residence in the UAE for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
valid passport usually at least six months
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PRVerified· Aug 2026
Golden Visa
UAE long-term Golden residence visa for investors, entrepreneurs, talents, scientists, outstanding students, humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes.
Government fee
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Processing time
Varies by ICP, GDRFA, airline, sponsor or service channel; some digital services are processed quickly after complete submission
How long you can stay
Long-term renewable residence valid for 5 or 10 years depending on category.
Work rights
May live, work or study in UAE within Golden visa benefits and any profession licensing rules.
Where it leads
Entry, visit, residence, work, study or long-term residence in the UAE for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
valid passport usually at least six months
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PRVerified· Aug 2026
Retirement Visa
Five-year UAE retirement residence visa for eligible retired foreigners aged at least 55 who meet property/savings or income conditions.
Government fee
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Processing time
Varies by ICP, GDRFA, airline, sponsor or service channel; some digital services are processed quickly after complete submission
How long you can stay
5-year long-term residence visa for eligible retirees.
Work rights
No work rights unless the visa/residence type and UAE work permit or self-sponsored conditions allow it.
Where it leads
Entry, visit, residence, work, study or long-term residence in the UAE for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
valid passport usually at least six months
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United Arab Emirates

Visa Routes Breakdown

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Blue Visa

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Retirement Visa

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Blue Visa

Golden Visa

Retirement Visa