Parallax is a residence and relocation consultancy registered in the Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS), United Arab Emirates. We help people and teams choose a residence route, prepare the file and move through the process, working with licensed lawyers and agents in each country.

This English section is new. It starts with detailed guides on the questions we are asked most often by readers holding US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Indian, EU and Turkish passports. Every figure in these guides links to an official source.

Plans and prices

Destinations

UAECompany setup, residence visas and first-year costs in the United Arab Emirates.PortugalD7 and D8 visas, AIMA appointments and residence cards after the 2026 reforms.SpainDigital nomad visa, social security coverage, family members and consulates.SerbiaVisa-free entry, Visa D and temporary residence for foreign nationals.

We also work with residence routes in Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Moldova and Malaysia. English guides for these countries are not published yet — ask us directly if one of them is on your list.

Latest articles

Does a UAE Free Zone License Guarantee a Residence Visa?A UAE free zone license does not give residence by itself. Visa allocation, establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, grace periods and costs.UAE Free Zone vs Mainland: Full First-Year and Renewal CostFree zone vs mainland in the UAE: what the first year and each renewal really cost — license, visas, Emirates ID, insurance, office, tax — plus a calculator.Portugal D7/D8: From Consulate to AIMA and Residence Card (2026)Portugal D7 and D8 in 2026: consulate visa, AIMA appointment, residence card, official fees, income rules and the end of tacit approval from 11 September 2026.Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Social Security, Family and ConsulatesSpain digital nomad visa 2026: consulate or UGE route, EUR 2,849/month income, family add-ons and how to prove Social Security coverage for your country.Serbia Residence After Visa-Free Entry: Visa D and Your PassportCan you apply for Serbian residence after visa-free entry, or do you need a Visa D first? Rules by passport, white card, overstay fines and official fees.

How we work

  • A first consultation to understand your passport, income, family and timeline, and to check whether a route fits at all.
  • A written plan: which permit, which documents, what the official fees are and where the process usually slows down.
  • Procedures in each country are carried out by licensed local partners — immigration lawyers and company-formation agents — under a written agreement.
  • No promises of a guaranteed outcome: decisions are made by government authorities. What we can control is a complete, consistent file and realistic timing.

Read more about Parallax and our founder Evgenii Salamatin, or send a consultation request.