UAE

New to the UAE? Step-by-step guides to get you started. 13 verified guides and counting.

13 guides across 6 of 9 categories · All verified

Employment · 1

Getting a Work Permit from MOHRE in the UAE

Typically 5-10 working… AED 250-3,450 by worke…

Finance & Banking · 2

Opening a Bank Account in the UAE

Resident account with… AED 0 minimum-balance…

Applying for a UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)

Around 10 minutes to s… AED 550-1,800 dependin…

Healthcare · 1

Getting Mandatory Health Insurance in the UAE

Employer typically pur… AED 320 per year basic…

Identification · 3

Renewing Your Emirates ID in the UAE

30-60 minutes online AED 100-300 standard r…

Getting Your Emirates ID in the UAE

First-time issuance ty… AED 100-300 applicatio…

Applying for a UAE Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance)

Per the MOI service ca… AED 50-450 depending o…

Immigration · 3

Sponsoring a Family Residence Visa in the UAE

1-3 weeks end-to-end Multiple ICP/GDRFA fee…

Getting a Standard Work Visa (Residence Visa) in the UAE

Standard work visa: 5-… AED 400+ for the ICP r…

Renewing Your UAE Residence Visa

1-2 weeks AED 500-3500

Transportation · 3

Getting a Dubai Driving License

1-8 weeks AED 200-6500

Checking and Paying UAE Traffic Fines

5-15 minutes via the M… Varies — fine amount p…

Renewing Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya) in the UAE

About 10-30 minutes on… AED 120-400 federal fe…

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Education

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School Enrollment
University Equivalency (MOE)
KHDA School Rating Check

Family

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Marriage Certificate Attestation
Birth Certificate Registration
Sponsorship Transfer

Housing & Registration

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Ejari Registration
DEWA Connection
Tawtheeq Contract