Russians in the UAE

In the UAE, rejections are rare — the real cost comes from poor planning: choose the wrong zone, and a year later the renewal bill rivals the original setup fee. We calculate a three-year budget upfront and match the zone to your business activity and visa count.

Ten-year status tied to your specific property. We verify before the deposit: whether the property is in a freehold zone, qualifies for the programme, and has an NOC. The threshold changed in 2026, so we calculate based on your property.

Work visa, freelancer visa, investor visa, and golden visa — a legal breakdown of grounds and application support at SVOY Legal.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah: neighborhood pricing, contract review, Ejari, and DEWA. The agent’s 5% commission is paid separately — and we are upfront about that before the search begins.

A school can be found for free anywhere. The challenge is timing: consular legalisation of a school certificate takes 2–4 months, while strong schools accept applications 6–12 months before the school year begins.

Without an Emirates ID you can’t rent a home or open a bank account in the UAE. We accompany you through the medical exam and biometrics, obtain your ID, and open a personal account.

Airport pickup, connectivity, a neighborhood briefing, and appointments booked in advance for places you will need to visit in person — the medical exam and the Emirates ID center.

Freelance licence without setting up your own company: visa, Emirates ID, bank account, and tax registration. On taxes we are straightforward — there is a 9% corporate tax on profits above the threshold and 5% VAT.

A policy is required for the residency visa, and not just any policy will do. Market prices range from 320 to 12,500 AED — we will find one that will be accepted.