- Golden Visa
- A long-term UAE residence visa, typically 10 years and renewable, granted without a national sponsor.
- Green Visa
- A 5-year self-sponsored UAE residence visa for skilled employees and freelancers.
- Blue Visa
- A 10-year UAE residence visa for people who make an exceptional contribution to environmental sustainability.
- Self-sponsorship
- Holding residency in your own right, without an employer or national sponsor.
- Nomination
- An endorsement by a competent UAE authority that qualifies you for a talent-based visa route.
- ICP
- The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security — the federal body for residency and identity.
- GDRFA
- The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, which handles residency in Dubai.
- MoHRE
- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which classifies jobs and salary levels.
- DLD
- The Dubai Land Department, which records property ownership and valuations.
- MoCCAE
- The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, relevant to the Blue Visa.
- Emirates ID
- The UAE national identity card issued to residents.