Middle East immigration pathways

Bahrain Family Residence in 2026

Current Bahrain family residence rules for expatriate employees, parents and adult children, Golden Residency dependants and family work authorization.

Bahrain Golden Residency in 2026

Official 2026 Bahrain Golden Residency criteria for professionals, property owners, retirees and talented individuals, including fees, family inclusion and work-permit rules.

Bahrain Investor Residence in 2026

Bahrain's ordinary investor self-sponsorship residence in 2026: BHD 100,000 minimum company share, BHD 500 stable income, documents, fees and 2/5/10-year permits.

Bahrain Property Owner Residence in 2026

Bahrain's 2026 property-owner self-sponsorship route requires qualifying property worth at least BHD 50,000 and stable lawful income of at least BHD 500.

Bahrain Retiree Residence in 2026

Bahrain's ordinary retiree self-sponsorship residence in 2026: 15-year retirement/service evidence, BHD 500 stable income, 2/5/10-year permits and Golden Residency comparison.

Bahrain Student Residence in 2026

Bahrain student residence rules for 2026, including education-provider sponsorship, 5-year/1-year validity, government fees, documents and work restrictions.

Bahrain Work Permit in 2026

Current 2026 guidance on Bahrain LMRA work permits, employer sponsorship, permit periods, worker obligations, family sponsorship and the separate role of residence status.

Business Visitor B/2 — Israel January 2025

Short-stay B/2 visitor status for business visits and meetings; it does not authorize employment in Israel.

Foreign Expert B/1 Work Visa — Israel January 2025

Employer-sponsored B/1 work route for foreign experts whose qualifications and role meet PIBA's regulated expert-worker procedures.

High-Tech Expert B/1 Work Visa — Israel January 2025

Expedited B/1 work route for qualifying foreign high-tech experts sponsored by Innovation Authority-recognized Israeli technology companies.

Innovation Visa for a Foreign Technology Entrepreneur — Israel January 2025

Technology-entrepreneur stay route, approved in 2024, for foreign founders and researchers developing R&D ventures through an approved supporting framework.

U.S. Investor B/5 Visa — Israel January 2025

Treaty investor route limited to qualifying U.S. citizens or U.S.-passport holders investing in and directing, managing or developing an Israeli business venture.

Business Visa — Qatar

Temporary business-entry route arranged through qualifying companies or institutions; not a residence or founder program.

Company-Sponsored Work Residence — Qatar

Employer-sponsored route for foreign employees moving to Qatar for ordinary local work.

Investor Residence Visa — Qatar

Government investor-residence route for qualifying investment in selected business ventures without ordinary employer sponsorship.

Permanent Residency Card — Qatar

Statutory permanent-residency status for qualifying long-term residents and specified exempt categories under Law No. 10 of 2018.

Qatar Financial Centre Company Immigration — Qatar

QFC-firm immigration channel for business visas, work visas and employee residence permits; not a standalone founder residence category.

Qatar Free Zones Company Immigration — Qatar

Company-based immigration channel for qualifying Qatar Free Zones investors and operating companies, covering work and residence services.

Real-Estate Investor Residence — Qatar

Sponsor-free residence tied to qualifying property in designated areas, with a higher property tier carrying permanent-residency-style benefits.

Business Visit Visa — Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs business-visit service for qualifying business relationships, separated from employment and residence routes.

Entrepreneur Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Premium Residency for qualifying entrepreneurs, with separate Category 1 and Category 2 funding, ownership and job-creation criteria.

Exceptional Competence Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Premium Residency for qualifying researchers, health/science professionals and executives under track-specific salary, experience and recommendation criteria.

Gifted Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Premium Residency for qualifying cultural, artistic and sporting talent under current award/criteria and competent-authority recommendation rules.

Investor Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Current Premium Residency Center criteria for Saudi Arabia's Business Investor Residency, including investment and employment safeguards.

Limited and Unlimited Premium Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Current limited-duration and unlimited-duration Premium Residency products, including published durations, fees and general conditions.

Permanent Work Visa — Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Arabia's official permanent work-visa service for workers with long-term employment contracts, distinct from permanent Premium Residency.

Premium Residency Overview — Saudi Arabia 2026

A current overview of Saudi Arabia's seven Premium Residency products, shared application conditions, and how the product families differ.

Real Estate Owner Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026

Premium Residency tied to qualifying Saudi residential real estate, including current completed-property and off-plan criteria.

Temporary Work Visa — Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Arabia's temporary work-visa service for workers with short-term employment contracts, with employer-side Qiwa and applicant-side visa steps.

Short-Term Residence for Business Connections — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on short-term residence for business connections, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Company Owner and Partner Work Permit — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on company owner and partner work permit, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Digital Nomad Visa and Remote Work — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on digital nomad visa and remote work, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Employer-Sponsored Temporary Work Permit — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on employer-sponsored temporary work permit, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Family Residence for Foreign Founders and Workers — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on family residence for foreign founders and workers, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Independent Work Permit for Self-Employed Professionals — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on independent work permit for self-employed professionals, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Eight-Year Long-Term Residence — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on eight-year long-term residence, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Qualifying Investor Residence and Citizenship Distinctions — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on qualifying investor residence and citizenship distinctions, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Tech Visa for Innovative Startup Founders — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on tech visa for innovative startup founders, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

Turquoise Card for Exceptional Talent and Investors — Türkiye 2026

Official-source Türkiye 2026 guidance on turquoise card for exceptional talent and investors, eligibility, work rights, documents and related residence routes.

UAE Golden Visa: Investor, Entrepreneur and Talent Residence Guide

Current 2026 guide to UAE Golden Residency for qualifying investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent, including AED2 million investor thresholds and 10-year residence.

UAE Green Residence: Skilled Worker, Freelancer and Investor Guide

Current 2026 guide to the UAE's five-year Green Residence for skilled employees, freelancers/self-employed professionals and qualifying investors or business partners.

UAE Remote Work Visa: Virtual Work Residence Guide

Current 2026 guide to the UAE virtual-work residence for people employed outside the country, including the USD3,500 monthly-income rule and one-year renewable stay.

UAE Retirement Visa: 5-Year Retiree Residence Guide

Current 2026 guide to the UAE five-year retirement residence, including age/service requirements and current federal-versus-Dubai financial criteria.