Visa services · UAE
UAE visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 21
- Work permits
- 7
- Family routes
- 3
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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UAE21 routes
Employment residence in weeks, Green and Golden visas for higher earners, family sponsorship from AED 4,000 salary, and tourist visas including visa on arrival for Indians holding a US, UK or EU visa.
Typical path for an Indian applicantFrom the first visa to settlement; timelines are typical, yours is set out in the written plan
- 1Student or employment visa1–3 years
- 2Employment residence2 years, renewable
- 3Green Visa5 years, self-sponsored
- 4Golden Visa10 years for eligible professionals, investors and top graduates
- 5Citizenshipby nomination only
Dependants
Sponsor spouse, children and parents on a residence visa from AED 4,000 a month with accommodation
Settlement
Golden Visa of 10 years for eligible categories; residence otherwise tied to employment
Citizenship
Long-term residence through the Golden Visa is the aim
Work permits7
- Employment residence visaMoHRE work permit; 2 years
- Free-zone employment2–3 years
- Green Visa5 years; AED 15,000 salary or freelance income
- Golden Visa10 years; AED 30,000 salary, investors, doctors, nurses 15+ years
- Jobseeker entry visa60–120 days
- Freelance permitMoHRE or free zone
- Remote work visaUSD 3,500 a month from abroad
Study3
- Student residence visaUniversity-sponsored; 1 year renewable
- Part-time work permitWith university no-objection letter
- Golden Visa for outstanding students95%+ school grades or 3.8 GPA
PR & settlement2
- No permanent residenceResidence stays employer- or self-sponsored
- Golden (10 years) and Green (5 years)The long-term options
Family & dependants3
- Spouse and childrenSalary AED 4,000, or 3,000 with accommodation
- Parents1-year visa, deposit and insurance
- Golden and Green visa holdersSponsor family for the visa term
Visit & tourist3
- Tourist visa30 or 60 days; single or multi-entry
- 5-year multi-entry tourist visaUSD 4,000 bank balance
- Visa on arrival14 days for Indians with a valid US visa/green card or UK/EU residence (rules changing in 2026)
Business & talent3
- Investor / partner visaCompany ownership
- Golden Visa investorAED 2m property or fund
- Free-zone company setupLicence plus visas
Quick answers
- Which UAE work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Employment residence visa: MoHRE work permit; 2 years Free-zone employment: 2–3 years Green Visa: 5 years; AED 15,000 salary or freelance income Golden Visa: 10 years; AED 30,000 salary, investors, doctors, nurses 15+ years Jobseeker entry visa: 60–120 days Freelance permit: MoHRE or free zone Remote work visa: USD 3,500 a month from abroad
- Which UAE study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Student residence visa: University-sponsored; 1 year renewable Part-time work permit: With university no-objection letter Golden Visa for outstanding students: 95%+ school grades or 3.8 GPA
- Which UAE pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- No permanent residence: Residence stays employer- or self-sponsored Golden (10 years) and Green (5 years): The long-term options
- Which UAE family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Spouse and children: Salary AED 4,000, or 3,000 with accommodation Parents: 1-year visa, deposit and insurance Golden and Green visa holders: Sponsor family for the visa term
- Which UAE visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Tourist visa: 30 or 60 days; single or multi-entry 5-year multi-entry tourist visa: USD 4,000 bank balance Visa on arrival: 14 days for Indians with a valid US visa/green card or UK/EU residence (rules changing in 2026)
- Which UAE business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Investor / partner visa: Company ownership Golden Visa investor: AED 2m property or fund Free-zone company setup: Licence plus visas
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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