Abu Dhabi Residents Office

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office is a division of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), established to support the Emirate’s growing international community. The office is dedicated to helping current and new residents settle in Abu Dhabi and supporting the integration and harmonisation of residents with the local culture and society. This promise drives the office’s mandate to provide smart services for long-term residence visa applications and enquiries, guides for residents, as well as active research and engagement programmes that promote the high quality of life in the emirate. The office also advocates for residents by playing an intermediary role to help shape policies that contribute to improving liveability for everyone who call Abu Dhabi their home.