Relocation guide
Moving from 阿拉伯聯合酋長國 to 英國
The routes to 英國 that are open to you from 阿拉伯聯合酋長國, what changes because of where you live and your passport, and what to prepare before you apply.
Quick answer
Moving from 阿拉伯聯合酋長國 to 英國: Skilled Worker visa · Global Talent visa. Short visits: Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visits.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Short visits | Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visitsSource · checked 2026年10月2日 |
| Visa appointments | We confirm this for your case |
| Documents | Full legalisation: your country is not in the Apostille ConventionSource · checked 2026年10月2日 |
| TB test | Not neededSource · checked 2026年10月1日 |
| Double tax treaty | A comprehensive income tax treaty is in forceSource · checked 2026年10月2日 |
| Dual citizenship | We confirm this for your case |
We have not yet written a detailed guide for this pair. The facts below come from our country data; an adviser will confirm them for your case.
Routes open to you
Figures are statutory minimums from official sources. Official fees are estimates and change; our own fees are quoted for your case.
Skilled Worker visa
People with a job offer from a UK employer holding a sponsor licence.
- Official fees
- Application fee (outside the UK): £819 up to 3 years; £1,618 over 3 years (a new fee table is due on 8 October 2026)
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per adult per year
Global Talent visa
Leaders or potential leaders in research, arts and culture or digital technology, endorsed by a UK body.
- Official fees
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per adult per year
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Documents and legalisation
阿拉伯聯合酋長國 is not in the Apostille Convention, so public documents need the full chain: attestation by the issuing authority and the foreign ministry, then legalisation by the 英國 embassy or consulate. Translate them with a sworn translator where required.
You will usually need a police certificate from 阿拉伯聯合酋長國 and from every other country you have lived in recently.
Where to apply
Apply online on GOV.UK, then give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the country where you live (or use the UK Immigration: ID Check app where eligible).
Tax: what to check before you move
Double tax treaty: A comprehensive income tax treaty is in force
General information, not tax advice. Tax points on this page are awaiting review by a tax specialist.
Advisers who speak your language
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- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Sources and review
Parts of this page are awaiting review by our legal team; we confirm every point for your case before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
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It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
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