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Residency Visa & Renting an Apt

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 22:40

Hi All

Hope you had a great weekend.

I just wanted to see if anyone knows how long a residency visa takes to come through?

My work permit & employment visa has been approved and when I arrive I need to get my residency visa...BUT....from my research it seems I can't rent an apartment, open a bank a/c etc until I get this so was just trying to work out long I need in a hotel.

Also - normally what's the turnaround time for renting an apartment, so when I've seen one I like and negotiate an offer...how long does the Landlord / Estate Agent normally take to do all the paperwork and agree a move in date?

Thanks in advance

Sherry

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 00:23
:) yes of course you can - happy hunting and St Georges Day;)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 00:09
Thanks bowbellscowbells - that's a relief...can get viewing as soon as I arrive then :) Happy Easter too and if you're English then Happy George's day too xxx
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 23:46
Hi Sherry you need a letter from your employer to say that your visa is in process, it needs to be stamped and signed on company headed paper. this letter will allow you to rent an apartment or a villa. the bank will accept it as proof of earning - as long as it states your salary per month. you will be able to open a bank account _ Dubai Bank are very good with this and you should have your account and card within two days. And if your agent pulls their finger out ... you can sign in one day and move in two days later .. thats if they connect your DEWA,Empower,DU etc ...The contract will be needed to be signed by both parties to connect your utilities and they need connecting before your apartment/villa is cleaned thoroughly.. Happy Easter x
 
 

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