🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Employer-sponsored work
Residency and EID/Government Employee — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €712 |
| Minimum annual salary | AED 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €23,738 |
| Minimum investment | €47,477 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €237 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.tamm.abudhabi/en/abu-dhabi-government-entities/federal-authority-for-identity-citizenship-customs-and-port-security.
- Typical processing: ~42 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €712.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security - Residency (13) [lista de servicos: Emirates ID, passaportes, sponsorship file] — sem limiar salarial”
“pagina de servicos da Federal Authority (ICP) no portal TAMM; silente sobre PR”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.