VISAS & RESIDENCE


Get your Dubai residence visa

Investor visa, 10-year Golden Visa, or work visa.
La Riviera handles the entire process of obtaining residency in the UAE.

Visa Type

2-Year Investor Visa

Real estate property valued at ≥ 750,000 AED
(~185,000 €)

Resident + family (sponsorship)

10-Year Golden Visa

Real estate property ≥ 2,000,000
AED (~500,000 €)

Resident + Family + Staff

Work Visa


Employment contract or freelance visa

Resident + family (sponsorship)

10-Year Golden Visa

Real estate property ≥ 2,000,000
AED (~500,000 €)

Resident + Family + Staff

Work Visa


Employment contract or freelance visa

Resident + family (sponsorship)

2-Year Investor Visa

Real estate property ≥ 750,000 AED
(~185,000 €)

Resident + family

Why live in Dubai

0% income tax

No taxes on income, capital gains, dividends, or estates.

6 hours from Paris

10+ daily flights via Emirates and Air France. Unmatched global connectivity.

180+ nationalities welcomed

Dubai is the most cosmopolitan city in the world. It has a French-speaking community of over 30,000.

Premium quality of life

Safety, sunshine, world-class infrastructure, and top-notch French schools.

4-step process

Eligibility Assessment (1 day)

Analysis of your situation: real estate investment, employment, entrepreneurship. Choosing the best visa option.

Compilation of the file (1 week)

Collection of documents, medical certificates, and passport photos that meet UAE standards.

Submission of the application (5–10 days)

Filing with the ICA (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship). Real-time tracking.

Visa processing (2–3 weeks)

Receipt of the residence visa and Emirates ID. Access to banking and administrative services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 2-year visa and a Golden Visa?

The 2-year visa requires a minimum investment of 750,000 AED. The 10-year Golden Visa requires 2 million AED but offers long-term stability and greater flexibility.

Yes, the primary sponsor may include their spouse, children, and domestic staff on their residence visa.

No. The Golden Visa does not require a minimum residency period. The 2-year visa requires a visit every 6 months.

Yes, the residence visa allows you to open local multi-currency bank accounts.

Get your Residence Visa


Free eligibility assessment and comprehensive support until you receive your Emirates ID.

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