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[newtodubai]

but what else can we do? Seriously, any suggestions are very welcome I just don't want to get arrested/deported!!

[Ogri750]

Be very discreet, or tell your boyfriend he has to marry you

[newtodubai]

hum, discreet is probably the most likely option!! Seriously, do they demand to see proof??

[Ogri750]

At the airport, youll go to the passport desk seperatelyto get your visa, so no worries there.

When you decide on somewhere to rent, only put one name on the tenancy agreement. Might be easier for the MR as you wouldn't be able to put Mrs

[newtodubai]

thanks, I'm arriving a few months before he is so it may have to be my name on the agreement but I'm sure we'll get round it somehow!

[kelly1814]

one name on tenancy agreement is fine. wear a ring and call him your husband in public. be discreet and you'll be fine.

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by newtodubai

hum, discreet is probably the most likely option!! Seriously, do they demand to see proof??

Be VERY discreet. Some landlords do ask for proof - mine does.

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[BarneyC]

I have to agree with Alli. 2 apartments is quite a lot of financial burden, you could sublet the other one out to another woman. If anyone corners you about your wife you just say that she lives in x tower and when they check they will see that a single woman does indeed live there.

A get out of jail free card if you will. Not that condone illegal behavior you understand but it was just a thought.

[bshah]

hey thanks a lot... this infor is absolutely useful... I have a few queries though... Firstly can we file for residency visa from country that we surrently reside in? or do we have to be in Dubai to file residency visa?
Considering that we file residency visa from Dubai, how long would the process take? do we have to be in the country until the process is finishes?
Could nt get this information anywhere... kindly help us...

B

[Ogri750]

You can't apply for residency yourself. You have to have a sponsor which is the company that you work for. In the case of a family, it is usually the man that is sponsored by the company, then once he has his visa, he can then sponsor his wife and children.

You can't apply before you get here, as part of the process is a medical which has to be carried out in Dubai.

The time it takes can vary from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the company's efficiency