UAE Residency Without a Job Offer
Do you want to move to UAE but have no employer there? Good news. You do not need a UAE employer to live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The Golden Visa, Green Visa, and freelance permit all work without one. Here are the best paths.
The Golden Visa route
The UAE Golden Visa (10-Year Residency) is the most popular path with no job offer. Investment from AED 2 million in property, or AED 500,000 for skilled pros. Annual salary of AED 30,000+ for some categories. No income tax. Family included.
Other no-employer paths
Beyond the Golden Visa, you can use a passive income visa (rentista), a self-sponsored work permit, or a freelance / digital nomad permit. All skip the need for a UAE employer.
What you still need
You will need a clean police record from every country you have lived in for 6+ months. You will need proof of funds. And you will need basic health insurance. No degree or language test for most paths.
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