Looking forward to your new life in the UAE? Follow the checklists to becoming a legal resident in the UAE and you will feel right at home in no time at all.
This process can take several weeks if not months, depending on your home country. See the How To section for a step by step guide to notarise and attest documents.
Check your passport and renew it if required, which can take several weeks especially at peak holiday times.
You may need to make regular payments while out of the country.
Depending on your home country, you may need to pay tax on any earnings such as rental income, or make monthly contributions to ensure you remain eligible for a pension.
It's always best to start afresh in a new country and not bring the burden of debt with you.
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