Europe & Brazil Residency Visas from Dubai
Spain Non-Lucrative and Digital Nomad visas, Germany Opportunity Card, Malta and Brazil nomad permits, and more.
Residency visas from Dubai
Beyond Portugal, we handle residency visas from Dubai for four more countries:
- Spain: Non-Lucrative Visa (passive income) and Digital Nomad Visa (remote work).
Spain Non-Lucrative & Digital Nomad - Germany: Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), a one-year job-seeker residence.
Germany Opportunity Card - Malta: Nomad Residence Permit for remote workers, with up to 4 years' residence.
Malta & Brazil Nomad Visas - Brazil: Digital Nomad route, with a visit visa first and the residence permit filed in Brazil.
Malta & Brazil Nomad Visas
What our residency service includes
- Assessment to place you on the right country and route
- Country-specific document checklist
- Full document build, MOFA attestation, apostilles and certified translations
- Application forms, insurance and accommodation
- Appointment booking and submission
- Post-arrival residence card support
- A written eligibility assessment and personalised document roadmap within 48 hours (two working days)
- One named advisor from your first call to visa in hand
- WhatsApp-first support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every file checklist-audited in two stages (attestation, translation, formatting and consistency) before submission
- Status updates at every stage of your application
Which residency route fits you
- Retirees and financially independent applicants (Spain NLV)
- Remote employees, freelancers and business owners (Spain DNV, Malta, Brazil)
- Degree holders and skilled professionals looking for work in Germany
Residency documents
Every route needs a valid passport, UAE residence visa copy, an attested police clearance certificate, health insurance, and proof of income or funds. Each route adds its own documents. See the route pages.
How to apply
- Free assessment: Your profile, the right country and route, and a written quote.
- Engagement and roadmap: Checklist and a named advisor.
- Document build: Forms, financial proof, attestation and translations.
- Submission: Consulate, embassy or online filing.
- Approval and landing: Visa collection and residence card support after arrival.
Residency timelines and fees
- Spain DNV (in Spain): around 20 working days
- Spain NLV: 2–4 months
- Germany: 2–3 months
- Malta: around 30 working days
- Brazil: up to 180 calendar days in-country, on the Federal Police's published estimate
Fees: Quote on request. Your professional fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, embassy, VFS, attestation, translation, medical and insurance charges are third-party costs, listed separately in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Residency FAQs
Which country is easiest for remote workers?
It depends on your income. Brazil needs US$1,500/month, Spain €2,442/month, Portugal €3,680/month, and Malta €42,000/year. We compare them in your free assessment.
Which route suits retirees?
Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa and Portugal's D7 are built for passive income.
Can I move to Europe without a job offer?
Yes. Germany's Opportunity Card lets qualified applicants enter Germany to look for work.
Last updated: September 2026. Government thresholds, fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and advisory services and does not guarantee visa approval. All decisions rest with the issuing government.
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