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As stated by emaar, one of the master developers in Dubai


Who is eligible to apply for a residence visa?

If the homeowner has no alternative means of sponsorship for a residence visa, the first owner may be sponsored by Emaar for residency in Dubai, UAE subject to the applicable immigration laws of the country. Please note that the first named owner will not be entitled to sponsorship through Emaar, if he/she is eligible for an employment visa through their employer and/or have any business in Dubai or UAE. The sponsorship by Emaar does not entitle for employment or any other business activity in the UAE. The owner has to apply through Emaar to have his/her case assessed for eligibility.

To assess eligibility the owner needs to establish to Emaar that he/she is not eligible for any employment sponsorship and has no alternative means for sponsorship in UAE. Upon receiving this letter and the administration fee Emaar will review the application on an individual basis. This Residence Visa has to be renewed every 3 years. Administration & Immigration charges will apply.

Please note that Emaar does not provide visas for:

Parents of the applicants
Sons over age of 18
Married daughters
House Maids of some nationalities
Drivers/Houseboys
Sisters and brothers of applicants
Applicants on restricted list (Iraq, Somalia, Yemen)
Applicants who do not pass the Medical examination
Husbands of women who have applied for residence visas as sole buyers