UAE Post-study work - PR & settlement
12 questions
Expert Answers
What is the possibility and process to get permanent residency or a long-term visa after completing masters and working in Dubai?
→Are you interested in permanent residency (PR) options in the country where you plan to study in Ireland/UAE for a Master's?
→Neither country offers traditional permanent residency directly upon graduation, but both provide structured paths for long term stability. Ireland grants a two year post-study work visa and leads to Long Term Residency after five years of legal work. The UAE offers a ten year Golden Visa for exceptional university graduates.
After completing my master's, can I travel and work in other countries or is permanent residency an option in UAE?
→You can live and work in the UAE after your Master's through a grace period and employer sponsored visas, but traditional PR does not exist there. The Golden Visa offers a 10 year renewable alternative for outstanding graduates, though this residency does not grant rights to work elsewhere.
For short-term courses of six months to one year, do I have to get a job within that period to convert my visa to a work visa in UAE?
→No, you do not have to land a job during the exact six month to one year course. A UAE student visa never converts automatically, but once it ends, grace periods or a job seeker visa let you stay legally while an employer applies for your work permit.
After my study or work visa, can I apply for permanent residency in the country where I study in UK/UAE for a PhD?
→Yes, in both countries. In the UK, your PhD earns a 3 year Graduate Route visa, but you must move to a sponsored visa and complete 5 years of residence for Indefinite Leave to Remain. In the UAE, a recognized PhD can qualify you for a 10 year Golden Visa.
After completing the course, will I be able to continue the research work under your guidance without funding my own expenses in UAE for a Master's/PhD?
→Continuing research without funding your own expenses in the UAE depends on your specific professor and university, not a guaranteed program. Universities like Khalifa University, UAEU, NYU Abu Dhabi and American University of Sharjah offer Graduate Research or Teaching Assistantships covering tuition and a stipend.
All Questions (12)
What is the possibility and process to get permanent residency or a long-term visa after completing masters and working in Dubai?
→Are you interested in permanent residency (PR) options in the country where you plan to study in Ireland/UAE for a Master's?
→After completing my master's, can I travel and work in other countries or is permanent residency an option in UAE?
→For short-term courses of six months to one year, do I have to get a job within that period to convert my visa to a work visa in UAE?
→After my study or work visa, can I apply for permanent residency in the country where I study in UK/UAE for a PhD?
→After completing the course, will I be able to continue the research work under your guidance without funding my own expenses in UAE for a Master's/PhD?
→After completing the clinical pharmacy course, do we have to write any exam or get any approval to work in UAE?
→