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We asked people about the visa & residency requirements in UAE, they wrote...

"In order to obtain a visa to the UAE, applicants must submit a valid passport, a completed visa application form, and a passport-sized photograph. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the visa will be issued and sent to the applicant. In order to apply for residency in the UAE, applicants must first obtain a valid residence visa. This can be done by submitting a valid passport, a completed visa application form, and a passport-sized photograph. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the residence visa will be issued and sent to the applicant. After receiving the residence visa, applicants must then register with the local immigration office and obtain a residence permit. This process requires applicants to submit additional documents such as proof of employment, proof of address, and proof of financial stability. Once the application is approved, the residence permit will be issued and sent to the applicant," said another in UAE.

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"In order to get a residency visa, you need to be sponsored, either by an individual, or most commonly, by your employer. The employer will apply for the residency visa on your behalf. You will have to have a medical examination and police clearance etc..," explained one expat who made the move to Dubai, UAE.

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