Moving to United Arab Emirates
On December 2, 1971, six of the seven small Arabian emirates formerly known because of their commercial and security alliances with Great Britain as the "Trucial States"- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sh
4 published visa guides · 4 editorially reviewed in Q2 2026
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency
UAE
Cost of Living Index
55.2
Net Monthly Salary
7331
Healthcare
Universal/Insurance
Safety Index
N/A
Rent Index
39.6
Quality Index
N/A
Country Profile
In-depth facts & data for United Arab Emirates· Updated 2026-06-02
On December 2, 1971, six of the seven small Arabian emirates formerly known because of their commercial and security alliances with Great Britain as the "Trucial States"- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Um Al Qaiwain, and Ajman - joined to form the sovereign independent country of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)…
For planning only. Always verify immigration and legal rules on official government sites.
Official Languages
Official Links
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps.
Newcomer Checklist
- - Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel
- - Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required
- - Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps
- - Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels
Local Services & Setup
Banking: Confirm newcomer-friendly banks locally.
Fintech: Confirm available local payment apps.
Healthcare access: Limited
Health waiting period: 180 day(s)
Emergency & Safety
Save local emergency, police, medical, embassy, and fraud-reporting contacts after arrival. Check official government portals before relying on third-party lists.
Crime index: N/A · Safety index: N/A
Settlement Funds & Financial Notes
Settlement funds guidance is being added for this country.
City-Level Cost Snapshot
City-level costs are being added for this country.
Who Qualifies Best
Qualification profile data is being added for this country.
Official vs Reality
Reality-check comparisons are being added for this country.
Sources & References
Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules.
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
Primary portal for visas, entry rules, and residency.
- World Bank Open Data
GDP, growth, and macro indicators where shown on this profile.
- Numbeo cost of living
Cost-of-living indices and rent signals where available.
- MigrantIQ country profile
Editorial summary. Last updated 2026-05-07.
- World Bank and public data sources
Used for economic and country-level indicators where available.
- Numbeo and public cost datasets
Used for cost-of-living signals for United Arab Emirates where available.
Foreign embassies in United Arab Emirates
191 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Abudhabi, Unitedarabemirates — 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, Abudhabi
- Embassy of Albania in Abudhabi, Unitedarabemirates — 🇦🇱 Albania, Abudhabi
- Embassy of Algeria in Abudhabi, Unitedarabemirates — 🇩🇿 Algeria, Abudhabi
- Embassy of Angola in Abudhabi, Unitedarabemirates — 🇦🇴 Angola, Abudhabi
- Embassy of Argentina in Abudhabi, Unitedarabemirates — 🇦🇷 Argentina, Abudhabi
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