| Swede |
| Hi, I´m planning to move to Duabi but need a residence visa since I dont want to live there on a tourist visa. The problem is that I dont want to work. I can´t figure out a way around this since the only way to obtain a residence visa is either by 1, to work, 2, to marry (not yet) and 3, start a company (no). So I´m looking for some ideas or for a company that can "hire" me and I will pay that company a fee for the help. Have a nice! |
| Flying Dutchman |
| There r companies that do this....but it is going to cost you... Another possibility is the buy freehold. Then you are allowed to request a residence visa. |
| Swede |
| Thanks for the answer. How much do you think they charge? Never heard the word freehold before (wikipedia wasn´t any help either), guess it has someting to do with real estate? In that case it´s not an option either. If you have any contact information to any of those companies please PM me. |
| studstar |
| buying properties that can be 100% foreign owned. |
| sage & onion |
I'm curious to know what you are coming to Dubai for? |
| desert surfer |
right on sage......... u r aptly named |
| Swede |
For tax reasons. I need residence in a tax free country. |
| scarlet |
| Hmm seems a bit weird might not work for you. it's tax free salary, and there are tax free zones. but considering it as a tax free country is entirely another issue. |
| gtmash |
| Buying a freehold completed property is the cheapest non-working way you can get a residence visa, excluding the price of the expensive property. But that appreciates in value anyway. Search thru gulfnews.com or something for info on freehold. |
| CanuckEng |
| OK guys, I've heard some different things about this. If buying freehold gets you a residence visa, does the visa only apply when the property is fully paid off, or, can you receive the visa even though you still have a mortgage? Also, when you do get a residence visa this way, does it apply to your family as well? A little confused.... |
| gtmash |
You can apply for the visa only after handover of the keys, which means you cannot get a visa if you buy incomplete property. The developer will just ask for a no-objection letter from your building owner (in case of an apartment), and possibly from the bank too. However, you definitely not get a mortgage from a local bank here if you don't have a job. The visa can be had for your wife and kids also. |