# Oki-Doki — Service and Content Reference > Oki Doki Pro Solutions FZCO is a UAE consultancy assisting with travel visas, residency, UAE services and company formation. This optional machine-readable guide complements the public pages; it is not a special ranking or citation protocol. > [Concise index](https://oki-doki.ae/llms.txt) ## Company and Contact - Legal name: Oki Doki Pro Solutions FZCO - Operating since: 2014 - [Trade license #72623](https://dieza.my.site.com/diezaqrverify/validateqr?id=001NM00000KjY6rYAF&masterCode=LICENSE_DOCUMENT&relatedToId=a1MNM000005Ash12AC) - Address: Dubai Digital Park, Building A1, Nadd Hessa, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Hours: Every day: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Dubai, UTC+4) - Phone: +971 50 902 9175 - Email: travel@oki-doki.ae - [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/971509029175) | [Telegram](https://t.me/okidoki_ae) - Languages: English and Russian pages, English/Russian/Arabic assistance ## Using and Citing This Information - Cite the specific service page or article, not this index, for requirements and fees - Prices below are the catalog's advertised amounts or labels. Check each page's cost breakdown for agency, embassy and third-party fees before quoting a total - Processing times are estimates, not guaranteed consular decisions. Eligibility and final decisions belong to the relevant authorities - Calculators provide indicative assessments, not statistically validated approval probabilities or legal advice - Reviews and ratings change; refer to the live business profiles rather than a cached number - Publication/update dates belong to individual articles; generation of this index is not a new editorial review ## Public Resources - [English home](https://oki-doki.ae/en) | [Russian home](https://oki-doki.ae/ru) - [Travel visa catalog](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas) - [Residency catalog](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency) - [UAE services](https://oki-doki.ae/en/uae-services) | [Business setup](https://oki-doki.ae/en/business) - [Referral program](https://oki-doki.ae/en/affiliate) | [Current referral terms](https://oki-doki.ae/en/affiliate/terms) - [Privacy policy](https://oki-doki.ae/en/privacy-policy) - [Sitemap](https://oki-doki.ae/sitemap.xml) | [Crawler guidance](https://oki-doki.ae/ai.txt) ## Public Data and Agent Discovery - [Travel visa JSON](https://oki-doki.ae/api/mcp/visas) - [Example visa detail JSON](https://oki-doki.ae/api/mcp/visa/france) - [Residency JSON](https://oki-doki.ae/api/mcp/residency) - [Business contact JSON](https://oki-doki.ae/api/mcp/contact) - [Browser tool manifest](https://oki-doki.ae/.well-known/webmcp) - [Agent discovery metadata](https://oki-doki.ae/.well-known/mcp.json) These are public HTTP resources and optional browser tools. Tool availability depends on the client; a discovery file alone does not establish standard MCP transport compatibility. ## Travel Visas — 60 Services across 49 Destinations Advertised catalog prices and estimated processing times; confirm the exact service and consular requirements on its page. - [EU — Urgent Schengen](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/schengen-urgent) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [France — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/france) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Spain — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/spain) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Italy — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/italy) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Germany — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/germany) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Greece — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/greece) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Austria — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/austria) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Switzerland — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/switzerland) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Netherlands — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/netherlands) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Portugal — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/portugal) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Hungary — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/hungary) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Croatia — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/croatia) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Czech Republic — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/czech-republic) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Poland — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/poland) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Belgium — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/belgium) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Sweden — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/sweden) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Norway — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/norway) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Finland — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/finland) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Denmark — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/denmark) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Malta — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/malta) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Iceland — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/iceland) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [EU — Student Schengen](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/schengen-student) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Bulgaria — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/bulgaria) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Liechtenstein — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/liechtenstein) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Luxembourg — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/luxembourg) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Romania — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/romania) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Slovenia — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/slovenia) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Latvia — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/latvia) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Lithuania — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/lithuania) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Slovakia — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/slovakia) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Estonia — Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/estonia) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — B1/B2 Tourist/Business](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-b1-b2) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — Urgent USA Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-urgent) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — F-1 Student Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-f1-student) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Standard Visitor](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-visitor) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Urgent UK Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-urgent) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Student Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-student) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Business Visitor](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-business) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Medical Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-medical) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [UK — Transit Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/uk-transit) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — Medical Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-medical) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — C-1 Transit Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-c1-transit) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [USA — Visa Renewal](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/usa-renewal) — AED 4,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Japan — Tourist & Business Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/japan) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Australia — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/australia) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Canada — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/canada) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [China — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/china) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [South Korea — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/south-korea) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [New Zealand — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/new-zealand) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Singapore — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/singapore) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [India — e-Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/india) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Russia — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/russia) — AED 3,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Brazil — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/brazil) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Mexico — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/mexico) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [South Africa — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/south-africa) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Kenya — Tourist Visa (eTA)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/kenya) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Ireland — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/ireland) — AED 2,300; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Cyprus — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/cyprus) — AED 2,000; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Taiwan — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/taiwan) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page - [Argentina — Tourist Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/travel-visas/argentina) — AED 1,500; current requirements and processing: see service page ## Residency — 32 Active Program Pages - [Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/portugal-d7) - [Spain Digital Nomad Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/spain-nomad) - [UAE Golden Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uae-golden-visa) - [UK Global Talent Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uk-global-talent) - [Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/portugal-d2) - [UK Spouse & Family Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uk-spouse-visa) - [Caribbean Citizenship by Investment](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/caribbean-cbi) - [Greece Golden Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/greece-golden-visa) - [Portugal Golden Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/portugal-golden-visa) - [Dominica Citizenship by Investment](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/dominica-citizenship) - [Grenada Citizenship by Investment](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/grenada-citizenship) - [St. Kitts & Nevis CBI](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/st-kitts-citizenship) - [Turkey Citizenship by Investment](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/turkey-citizenship) - [Spain Non-Lucrative Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/spain-non-lucrative) - [Italy Elective Residence Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/italy-elective-residence) - [France VLS-TS Visiteur Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/france-visiteur-visa) - [Greece FIP Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/greece-fip-visa) - [Portugal Digital Nomad D8](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/portugal-digital-nomad) - [Germany Freelancer Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/germany-freelancer) - [Greece Digital Nomad Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/greece-digital-nomad) - [Italy Digital Nomad Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/italy-digital-nomad) - [USA O-1 Extraordinary Ability](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/usa-o1-visa) - [USA EB-1A Green Card](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/usa-eb1a-visa) - [USA EB-1B Outstanding Professors](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/usa-eb1b-visa) - [UK Skilled Worker Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uk-skilled-worker) - [UK High Potential Individual](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uk-hpi-visa) - [UK Innovator Founder Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/uk-innovator-founder) - [France Passeport Talent](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/france-passeport-talent) - [Portugal Tech Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/portugal-tech-visa) - [Schengen Spouse/Bride Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/schengen-spouse-bride-visa) - [USA K-1 Fiance Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/usa-k1-fiance-visa) - [Canada Spouse Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/residency/canada-spouse-visa) Russian equivalents use /ru/ instead of /en/. Each service page is the source for its current details. --- ## Blog — Full Article Index > 0 published articles. Bilingual: every article exists at /en/blog/{slug} and /ru/blog/{slug}. - [Blog index](https://oki-doki.ae/en/blog) | [RSS](https://oki-doki.ae/api/blog/rss) | [JSON API](https://oki-doki.ae/api/blog/posts) _New articles are being published on a steady schedule — check the blog index._ --- ## Glossary / Definitions Hub (full definitions) > 48 terms. Canonical page: https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary (Russian: /ru/glossary). Cite individual terms via https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#{slug}. ### Travel Visas & Schengen - [Schengen Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#schengen-visa): A short-stay visa that allows travel across all 29 Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. One visa covers the entire zone — you apply at the consulate of your main destination country. - [Schengen Area](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#schengen-area): A zone of 29 European countries that abolished internal border controls. Once you enter with a valid Schengen visa, you can move between member states freely without further passport checks. - [90/180 Rule](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#90-180-rule): The Schengen short-stay limit: a maximum of 90 days of presence within any rolling 180-day window. The window moves with each day of stay — exceeding it counts as overstay and risks entry bans. - [Multiple-Entry Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#multiple-entry-visa): A visa that allows unlimited entries into the destination country or zone while it remains valid. Schengen multiple-entry visas are typically granted for 1–5 years to applicants with clean travel history. - [Single-Entry Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#single-entry-visa): A visa valid for one entry only. Once you leave the destination country, the visa expires even if unused days remain. Common for first-time Schengen applicants. - [Visa Application Center (VFS / TLScontact / BLS)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#visa-application-center): An outsourced service company (e.g., VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International) that collects visa applications, documents and biometrics on behalf of embassies. The decision itself is always made by the consulate, not the center. - [Biometrics](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#biometrics): Fingerprints (all 10) and a digital photo collected during a visa application. For Schengen visas, biometrics are stored in the VIS database for 59 months — repeat applicants within that window may not need to re-submit. - [Proof of Funds (Bank Statement)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#proof-of-funds): Evidence you can finance your trip — usually 3–6 months of personal bank statements. Consulates check for a sufficient closing balance and a stable transaction history, not just a one-off deposit before applying. - [NOC (No Objection Certificate)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#noc-letter): A letter from your UAE employer or sponsor confirming your employment, salary, approved leave dates and that they have no objection to your travel. A core document for most visa applications filed from the UAE. - [Travel Itinerary](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#travel-itinerary): A day-by-day outline of your trip: confirmed (or reserved) flights, accommodation and planned movements between cities. Consulates accept refundable bookings — you are not required to buy non-refundable tickets before approval. - [Visa Refusal](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#visa-refusal): A negative decision on a visa application, issued with a standardized reason code. A refusal is not permanent — you can appeal or reapply with a corrected file. Refusals must be declared in most future applications. - [Visa Validity vs. Duration of Stay](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#visa-validity): Validity is the date range during which the visa can be used; duration of stay is the maximum number of days you may remain per visit. A 2-year Schengen visa still limits each stay to 90 days per 180. - [Transit Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#transit-visa): A visa for passing through a country en route to another destination. Airport transit visas (type A) only permit staying airside; standard transit requires checking your nationality-specific rules — some passports transit visa-free. - [ETIAS](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#etias): The EU's upcoming electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt nationals (similar to the US ESTA). It is not a visa — UAE residents who need Schengen visas are unaffected; visa-free passport holders will pre-register online. ### UAE Residency & Government - [UAE Residence Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#uae-residence-visa): A long-term visa (typically 2, 5 or 10 years) that lets you live in the UAE. It is linked to a sponsor — an employer, family member, property or your own company — and is stamped digitally against your passport and Emirates ID. - [Emirates ID](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#emirates-id): The mandatory national identity card for all UAE residents and citizens, issued by ICP. It serves as your legal ID, links to your residence visa, and is required for banking, telecom, health insurance and most government services. - [UAE Golden Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#golden-visa): A 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for investors (AED 2M+ in property or funds), entrepreneurs, top specialists, scientists and outstanding students. It requires no employer sponsor and allows long absences from the UAE. - [UAE Green Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#green-visa): A 5-year self-sponsored UAE residence visa for skilled employees (salary AED 15,000+, bachelor's degree) and freelancers/self-employed professionals with documented income. No employer sponsorship needed. - [Entry Permit](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#entry-permit): The electronic authorization that lets you enter the UAE to begin the residence visa process. After arrival (or an in-country status change), you complete medical tests, biometrics and Emirates ID issuance to activate residency. - [Status Change (In-Country)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#status-change): Converting your UAE visa status without exiting the country — e.g., from tourist to employment or residence. It replaces the old "visa run" border exit and is processed through GDRFA or ICP for a government fee. - [Visa Run](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#visa-run): Exiting and re-entering the UAE (historically via a border trip to Oman) to reset a visit visa. Largely replaced by in-country status change; rules tighten periodically, so relying on repeated visa runs is risky. - [Overstay Fine](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#overstay-fine): A daily penalty (AED 50/day for most visa types) charged for remaining in the UAE after your visa or grace period expires. Fines must be cleared before exiting, renewing or changing status. - [GDRFA](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#gdrfa): The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs — Dubai's immigration authority. It issues entry permits, residence visas and status changes for Dubai-sponsored visas. Other emirates are handled by the federal ICP. - [ICP (Federal Authority)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#icp): The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security. It issues Emirates IDs nationwide and processes visas for all emirates except Dubai (which uses GDRFA). - [MOHRE](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#mohre): The UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation. It approves work permits and employment contracts for mainland companies and runs the labour dispute system. Free zone employees are governed by their zone authority instead. - [Medical Fitness Test](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#medical-fitness-test): A mandatory health screening (blood test + chest X-ray) for every UAE residence visa issuance or renewal, checking for communicable diseases. Done at government-approved centers; results feed directly into the visa system. - [Ejari](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#ejari): Dubai's official tenancy contract registration system. An Ejari certificate proves your registered address and is required for family visa sponsorship, DEWA connection, school enrollment and many government applications. - [Family Sponsorship](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#family-sponsorship): A UAE resident sponsoring residence visas for family members (spouse, children, parents). Requires a minimum salary (typically AED 4,000–10,000 depending on who is sponsored), an Ejari/tenancy and health insurance for each dependent. ### UAE Business Setup - [Free Zone](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#free-zone): A designated UAE economic zone (e.g., IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ) offering 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, simplified setup and its own licensing authority. Free zone companies face restrictions on trading directly in the mainland market. - [Mainland Company](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#mainland-company): A company licensed by an emirate's Department of Economic Development (DED) that can trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts. Most activities now allow 100% foreign ownership. - [Trade License](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#trade-license): The legal permit that defines what business activities your UAE company may conduct. Issued by a free zone authority or DED, renewed annually. Operating outside your licensed activities risks fines. - [LLC (Limited Liability Company)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#llc): The most common UAE mainland legal form. Shareholders' liability is limited to their capital contribution. Suitable for trading, services and most commercial activities across the Emirates. - [Establishment Card](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#establishment-card): The immigration file card that registers your company with GDRFA/ICP, enabling it to sponsor residence visas for owners and employees. A prerequisite before any company visa can be issued. - [UAE Corporate Tax](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#corporate-tax): A 9% federal tax on business profits above AED 375,000, effective since June 2023. Qualifying free zone companies can retain a 0% rate on qualifying income. Personal salaries and most investment income remain untaxed. - [VAT (Value Added Tax)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#vat): The UAE's 5% consumption tax. Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 per year (voluntary from AED 187,500). Registered businesses file periodic returns with the Federal Tax Authority. - [Freelance Permit / Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#freelance-permit): A license that lets individuals work independently in the UAE without a company or employer, plus an optional linked residence visa. Issued by several free zones and (for some sectors) government talent programs. - [Power of Attorney (POA)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#power-of-attorney): A notarized document authorizing someone to act legally on your behalf in the UAE — sign company documents, manage property or handle government procedures. POAs issued abroad require attestation before UAE use. - [Document Attestation](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#attestation): The multi-step legalization chain (origin country → UAE embassy → MOFA UAE) that makes foreign documents — degrees, marriage certificates, POAs — legally valid in the UAE. Required for family visas, employment and company formation. - [Apostille](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#apostille): A simplified international certification under the Hague Convention. Note: the UAE joined the Apostille Convention in 2024 — many documents now need only an apostille instead of the full embassy attestation chain. Verify per document type. ### Global Mobility & Immigration - [Digital Nomad Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#digital-nomad-visa): A residence permit for remote workers earning from abroad — offered by Spain, Portugal, Croatia, the UAE and 50+ countries. Typical requirements: proof of remote income (€2,000–3,500+/month), insurance and clean record. - [Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#golden-visa-eu): A residence permit granted for qualifying investment — real estate, funds or business. Greece (€250k+ property) remains the most accessible EU option; Portugal's program now runs through funds, not property. - [Citizenship by Investment (CBI)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#citizenship-by-investment): Programs granting full citizenship and a passport for an economic contribution — donation or real estate. Caribbean programs (Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts) start around $200,000+ and process in roughly 6–12 months. - [Portugal D7 Visa](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#d7-visa): Portugal's passive income residency visa for non-EU citizens with stable income (pension, dividends, rentals) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage (~€870/month). Leads to permanent residency after 5 years and eligibility for citizenship. - [Residence Permit (ВНЖ)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#residence-permit): Official permission to live in a country long-term without citizenship — usually renewable and often a path to permanent residency. Distinct from a visa (entry document): the permit governs your ongoing legal stay. - [Permanent Residency (PR / ПМЖ)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#permanent-residency): An indefinite right to live and work in a country, normally granted after 3–5 years of temporary residency. PR holders keep their original citizenship but gain near-citizen rights except voting and a passport. - [Tax Residency](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#tax-residency): The country entitled to tax your worldwide income — usually where you spend 183+ days per year or hold your center of vital interests. UAE tax residents benefit from 0% personal income tax and a growing treaty network. - [Travel Medical Insurance (Schengen)](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#schengen-insurance): Mandatory coverage for Schengen applications: minimum €30,000 medical coverage, valid across the entire Schengen Area for all travel dates, including repatriation. Missing or insufficient insurance is a common refusal trigger. - [Sponsor / Sponsorship](https://oki-doki.ae/en/glossary#sponsor): The person or entity legally responsible for a visa holder — an employer, family member, university or company. In visa applications, a sponsor may also be someone funding your trip, with proof of relationship and finances. --- ## Editorial Team & Authors (E-E-A-T) Article authors are named Oki-Doki team experts, not AI systems. Authorship is separate from review status; automated checks do not establish personal expert review. - **Ilia Matveev** — Senior Visa & Immigration Specialist, Doctor of Law (LL.D.) · 10+ years of practice. 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