Couple of basic questions, I am a US resident thinking to relocate to Abu Dhabi after I got a professional job offer:
1) What is the law on buying property for expats in Abu Dhabi (for a US RESIDENT?)
2) Will my work visa allow my dependent kids to live in Abu Dhabi after they get 18 year old or do kids have to leave that country after reaching certain age?
First of all I would like to wish you all the best in relocating to Abu Dhabi and hope you will have a great living experience in Abu Dhabi.
Regarding your questions, the law on buying property is simple, just select the property and purchase it. There are no complications at all. If the value of the property is over 1 million AED then you will be eligible to apply for residency under your property, however since you are planning to start work in Abu Dhabi, therefore there will be no need for this.
Under your work visa you can sponsor your wife and children and the rules are as follows:
* Daughters who are unmarried can be sponsored by a parent. Married daughters can be sponsored by their employer, educational institute if studying, or husband. Age limit for sponsorship of unmarried daughters is unknown or there isn't one. Check with the immigration department in the emirate which will issue the visa. Up to age 25 should be no problem at least.
* Sons up to the age of 16 can be sponsored by a parent, or up to 18 if they are a full-time student. If males are over 18 and want to study full-time in the UAE then check that the education institute can sponsor them for a student's residence visa.
* Parents of step-children will need permission from the biological father or guardian for sponsorship. If that is not possible, check with the immigration department what documents are needed?
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