What are the visa & residency requirements in UAE?

"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 a member in UAE.

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"Not if not all are on work visas but you can get a residency with property purchase. Also, you may register in the free zones as well. Looking at 5-20k for the right to live there," remarked another expat who made the move to Abu Dhabi, UAE.