Visa D to France from UAE | GARANT IN

Friends, following our recent posts about the fast issuance of French and Italian residence permits through UAE residency, we’re often asked—how quickly can a new status be obtained? The answer varies greatly. Today, we’d like to share a recent case where everything happened at lightning speed.

Two years ago, a businessman, Alexey A. (43 years old), approached us. Alexey was planning to expand his business and register a company in the UAE. He needed our assistance in gathering, preparing, and submitting documents, obtaining a local license, and finding and renting an office. Our legal team also helped him open personal and corporate bank accounts and obtain a resident ID. Once operations were underway in Dubai, Alexey required further assistance drafting employment contracts and preparing internal documentation for employees—orders, instructions, and guidelines. Since one of our offices is located in Dubai, Alexey communicated directly with our team there.

In June of this year, Alexey sought assistance from our immigration lawyers again, this time to obtain a long-term Visitor Visa for France (Carte de séjour temporaire – Visiteur) through UAE residency.

We gathered and submitted the following documents:

• Passport, resident ID, and a copy of the UAE visa (residency through company formation).
• Birth certificates for all applicants.
• Marriage certificate.
• Long-term visa application form.
• Proof of housing in France—Alexey has relatives in Marseille who agreed to host him and his family for the first three months.
• Certificates of no criminal record.
• Financial documents—bank statements, proof of personal assets, and company balance sheets.
• Written commitment not to engage in professional activities in France.
• Health insurance.
• A motivation letter for relocation to France.

Alexey applied for the Visiteur visa for himself, his wife, and their two minor children. We compiled and submitted all documents without waiting in line, ensuring they were pre-translated and apostilled. The very next day after submission, our client received an SMS notification that the passports with Visiteur visas were ready and en route by courier. It took us only two days to secure the new status for the client! A week after the notification, Alexey received the passports in hand.

Friends, if you also wish to obtain your desired residence, permanent residence, or citizenship quickly, reach out to professionals. Our lawyers will develop an effective strategy to help you reach your goal in the shortest possible time. We’ll handle related matters and provide support and guidance at every stage of your immigration journey.