For the applicant:
1.Scanned copy of Passport should be current and valid at least 6 months (coloured uncut with full border)
2. (1) Passport Size photograph with white background;
3. Tourist visa / Residence Cancellation (if Applicable)
4. Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
5. Visa application form
For sponsor:
1. Trade license copy
2. Immigration card
Depends on the jurisdiction.
Step 1. Establishment Card Application
1 working day
Step 2. Establishment Card Issuance
7-10 working days
Step 3. Entry Permit Issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival (outside country) optional
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status
(inside country)
3-5 working days
Step 6. Medical & Emirates ID Typing
1 working day
Step 7. Medical Test & Biometric
1 working day
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 8. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 9. Inquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Step 10. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 11. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
1. Scanned copy of Passport should be current and valid of at least 6 months – (coloured uncut with full border)
2. (1) Passport Size photograph with white background;
3. Tourist visa / Residence Cancellation (if Applicable)
4. Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
5. Visa application form
6. Trade License copy
Depends on the jurisdiction.
Step 1. Offer letter typing & submission
1 working day
*Applicable for mainland applicants only.
Step 2: Labor payment & approval
1-2 working days
*Applicable for mainland applicants only.
Step 3. Entry Permit Issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival (outside country) optional
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status
(inside country)
3-5 working days
Step 6: Contract typing and submission
1 working day
*Applicable for mainland applicants only.
Step 7. Medical & Emirates ID Typing
1 working day
Step 8. Medical Test & Biometric
1 working day
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 9. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 10: Insurance application
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Step 11. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 12. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
1. Visa application form
2. Marriage certificate
3. Original passport and copy of both the sponsor and the spouse
4. Tenancy Contract of the sponsor
5. Emirates ID of the sponsor
6. Labour contract or labour card of the sponsor
7. (3) copies of passport size photos of the spouse
Starts from AED 2,545
Step 1. File Opening
1 working day
Step 2. Entry permit application
1 working day
Step 3. Entry permit issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival – Outside the country (optional)
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status – Inside the country
1-2 working days
Step 6. Medical & Emirates ID typing
1 working day
Step 7. Medical Test & Biometrics
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 8. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 9. Aquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Step 10. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 11. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
1. In the absence of (1) parent, death, or divorce certificate is required.
2. Dependency Certificate stating that the sponsor is responsible for taking care of the parent/s well-being. Must be translated into Arabic.
3. Tenancy contract with a minimum of (2) bedrooms.
4. Sponsor’s salary certificate with a minimum of AED 20,000 monthly.
Mandatory requirements from the Sponsor:
1. Emirates ID
2. Passport and visa page copy
3. If investor or partner visa holder, a company/personal statements from the last (6) months, Trade License copy, and MOA are required.
4. Salary certificate if the sponsor is an employee
5. Labor contract
6. Tenancy contract or Ejari
7. Electricity Bill if house owned by a sponsor
8. Passport copies of the parent/s – must be valid for at least (6) months
9. Passport size photo of the parent/s
10. Visa copy of the parent/s
11. National ID is required if Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Iraq nationalities
12. Sponsor’s Bank account statement
13. Sponsor’s Account IBAN number
Starts from AED 2,545
Step 1. File Opening
1 working day
Step 2. Entry permit application
1 working day
Step 3. Entry permit issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival – Outside the country (optional)
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status – Inside the country
1-2 working days
Step 6. Medical & Emirates ID typing
1 working day
Step 7. Medical Test & Biometrics
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 8. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 9. Acquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Step 10. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 11. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
1. Visa application form
2. Marriage certificate
3. Original passport and copy of both the sponsor and the child/ren
4. Tenancy Contract of the sponsor
5. Emirates ID of the sponsor
6. Labour contract or labour card of the sponsor
7. (3) copies of passport size photos of the child/ren
8. If sponsoring a daughter who is more than 18 years old, an Unmarried Letter translated into Arabic is required
9. If sponsoring a son who is more than 18 years old, a NOC stating that the son is still in college is required
Starts from AED 2,545
Step 1. File Opening
1 working day
Step 2. Entry permit application
1 working day
Step 3. Entry permit issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival – Outside the country (optional)
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status – Inside the country
1-2 working days
Step 6. Medical & Emirates ID typing
1 working day
Step 7. Medical Test & Biometrics
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 8. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 9. Acquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Step 10. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 11. Emirates ID
Issuance
5-10 working days
1. Sponsor’s Emirates ID (original)
2. Sponsor’s passport and residence visa page (must be valid at least 6 months)
3. Tenancy contract or Ejari
4. If the sponsor is a partner or investor visa holder, company/personal statements for the last (6) months, Trade License copy, and MOA are required.
5. If the sponsor is an employee, a salary certificate is required.
6. Labor contract or labour card
7. Electricity bill if house is owned by a sponsor
8. Child’s passport (original)
9. Child’s passport size photo
10. Birth certificate
11. Mother’s passport with residence visa copy
12. Emirates ID application form
13. If the Mother sponsor, a NOC letter signed by the Father is required
14. Health insurance certificate or card
15. Sponsor Account IBAN number
Starts from AED 1,545
*AED 100 fines per day will be incurred if not applied within 120 days from the date of birth.
Step 1. File Opening
1 working day
Step 2. Entry permit application
1 working day
Step 3. Entry permit issuance
5-7 working days
Step 4. Client Arrival – Outside the country (optional)
Depends on the client
Step 5. Change Status – Inside the country
1-2 working days
Step 6. Medical & Emirates ID typing
1 working day
Step 7. Medical Test & Biometrics
*The client must go based on the schedule.
Step 8. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 9. Acquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Step 10. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 11. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
1. Visa cancellation form
2. Original Passport
3. Original Emirates ID
If Mainland Company:
1. Trade License copy
2. Labor Card
3. Immigration Card
4. E-sign Card
Depends on the jurisdiction.
Step 1. Preparation & Submission of Documents
Depends on the client; 1 working day
Step 2. Labour* & Visa Cancellation
3-5 working days
*If from a mainland company.
Step 3. Cancellation report issuance
1 working day
1. Original passport of the applicant/s
2. Sponsor’s Original Emirates ID
3. Sponsor’s passport copy
4. Sponsor’s visa copy
Starts from AED 200
Step 1. Preparation & Submission of Documents
Depends on the client; 1 working day
Step 2. Visa Cancellation
3-5 working days
Step 3. Cancellation report issuance
1 working day
Documents required from the sponsoring company:
If Mainland Company
If Free Zone Company
Depends on the jurisdiction.
Step 1. Preparation & Submission of documents
*Depends on the client; 1 working day
Step 2. Medical & EID Typing
1 working day
Step 3. Medical Test
1 working day
*The client must go based on the schedule.
**Biometrics is not required, but may apply again with additional charges.
Step 4. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 5. Visa Stamping
4-5 working days
Step 6. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
Visa application form
Original passport of the applicant
Passport size photo
Insurance certificate (Mandatory if applying in Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Original Emirates ID
Trade license copy
Documents required from the sponsoring company:
If Mainland Company
Immigration Card
Labour card
E-signature Card
Emirates ID of Local Sponsor
If Free Zone Company
Tenancy agreement or company letter
Depends on the jurisdiction.
Step 1. Preparation & Submission of documents
*Depends on the client; 1 working day
Step 2. Medical & EID Typing
1 working day
Step 3. Medical Test
1 working day
*The client must go based on the schedule.
**Biometrics is not required, but may apply again with additional charges.
Step 4. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 5. Visa Stamping
4-5 working days
Step 6. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
Emirates ID
2. Sponsor’s passport & residence visa page (at least minimum 6 months validity)
3. If the sponsor is a partner or investor visa holder, must submit company Trade License copy and MOA
4. If the sponsor is an employee, a salary certificate and/or labour contract is required
5. Tenancy contract or Ejari
6. Electricity bill if house owned by a sponsor
7. Passport copy of the spouse (at least minimum 6 month validity)
8. Passport size photo
9. Insurance card/certificate
10. Sponsor’s Account IBAN number
Starts from AED 2,545
Step 1. Preparation & Submission of documents
*Depends on the client; 1 working day
Step 2. Medical & Emirates ID typing
1 working day
Step 3. Medical Test & Biometrics
*The client must go based on the schedule.
**Biometrics is not required, but may apply again with additional charges.
Step 4. Medical Certificate Issuance
If Normal – 2 working days
If VIP – 4 hours
Step 5. Aquiring Insurance
Depends on the client
*Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Step 6. Visa Stamping
5-7 working days
Step 7. Emirates ID Issuance
5-10 working days
People who will either work, study, or are being sponsored by their partner or parents may be given a UAE Residence Visa.
Yes, any visa obtained anywhere in the UAE is eligible to enter any emirate.
With a UAE Residence Visa, you get access to many public benefits and facilities such as healthcare, education, tax reliefs, financial facilities, among others.
The validity of your UAE Residence Visa depends on your chosen visa - you may choose from 1-3 year visa validity.
If you have missed your visa’s deadline for renewal, you will be fined upon application.
Citizens of some countries are eligible to receive visa on arrival to the country. However, they are only valid from 30 to 90 days. For long term stays, all nationalities must apply for a Residence Visa.
Tourist visas are issued to people who are entering the UAE for leisure and vacation only. Meanwhile, Investor visas are given to foreign investors who have incorporated a company in the UAE. Meanwhile, employee visas are given to foreigners who are in the UAE to work and are usually sponsored by their employers.
The processing time for new residence visa application is at least five working days.
Yes, sponsoring your dependents to get their UAE Residence Visa is allowed.
The UAE has both online and offline application channels available to apply, renew, and/or cancel your visa in the UAE.
Approximately five business days
You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you've applied online to extend a UK Ancestry visa. When you apply, you'll be told if you can pay to get a faster
You do not have to wait until your current visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.
The time limit to renew an expired residence visas is 30 days from the date of expiry.
There are two ways on how you can cancel your visa. You can do it either through a registered typing center or an online channel. The sponsor may visit any typing office registered by GDRFA in the respective emirate. The typing center will fill the cancellation form on your behalf and process it online through the respective GDRFA.
It usually does not take long for a UAE visa to be canceled. In most cases, the process takes one (1) or (2) working days. If your sponsor also has to cancel your Labor Card, it will take up one (1) more day, making it about three (3) working days in total.
It is not essential for a person to be physically present for a visa to be canceled and it can be done without the individual being in Dubai and also without the passport. It is no longer necessary, in most cases, for a residency visa to be marked as canceled.
If you left the country without proper cancellation of employment residence visa and other actions that does not follow the proper employment termination procedures, there is a possibility that the employer will report you as an absconding person which leads to being banned from entering again the country.
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