How can I get my partner a visa if we have not lived together for the last two years?

Thank you for contacting us via Legal Advice Middle East.

In your situation, there are different immigration routes depending on your circumstances, and not all of them require the two-year cohabitation condition used for family visas.

We have assisted clients in almost identical cases where the couple had not yet met the residency requirement, and we guided them towards alternative visa categories that allowed entry and legal stay while preparing for a longer-term family application later.

The main options include applying for a visit or long-term tourist visa, which gives you legal entry and time together in the UAE without needing to prove two years of cohabitation.

Another possible route is a residency visa linked to employment, investment, or setting up a company, depending on your resources and plans.

These categories bypass the family visa restrictions and can later be converted when you qualify under family sponsorship rules.

To advise you precisely, we would need more details about your status, whether you plan to work, invest, or simply reside in the UAE with your partner.

Our office can evaluate the best pathway for you and prepare the application so you avoid refusals or delays. We have multilingual consultants in Arabic, English, Russian, Hindi, and Chinese ready to assist.

This response is provided by RASHID ALKAITOOB ADVOCATES & LEGAL CONSULTANTS, based solely on the information you shared and does not constitute a final legal opinion.

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