Residence visas for you, your team and your family.
Once the licence and establishment card are issued, we apply for residence visas and follow each one through entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID and stamping. You see every step in your account.
From AED 4,850 per person, confirmed after review.
Visa types
Which visa do you need?
Investor and employment visas use your company's allocation. Family visas are sponsored by the resident.
Investor visa
For shareholders of the company. Usually the first visa a new company applies for.
Employment visa
For the people you hire. We prepare the offer letter and contract in the format required.
Family visa
For your spouse, children or parents, if your salary meets the minimum set by the authorities.
How it works
Five steps from application to Emirates ID.
We book the appointments and send the details to your account and WhatsApp.
Entry permit
Issued so the person can enter or stay in the UAE on the right status.
Change of status
If the person is already in the UAE. Otherwise they enter on the permit.
Medical test
A short test at an approved centre.
Person must be in the UAE
Emirates ID biometrics
Fingerprints and photo for the Emirates ID card.
Person must be in the UAE
Visa issued
The residence visa is linked to the Emirates ID.
Usually 2–3 weeks in total
Timings depend on the authorities and on how quickly appointments can be booked.
Documents
Documents.
Collected once and kept in your account for renewals.
What we need for each person
We tell you exactly what is missing for each visa.
- Passport, valid for at least 6 months
- Photo on a white background
- Current UAE visa or entry stamp, if inside the UAE
- Signed offer letter for employment visas (we prepare it)
- Attested marriage or birth certificates for family visas
- Salary details of the sponsor for family visas
Price
What visas cost.
Visa costs depend on nationality and on whether a status change is needed, so we confirm them after review.
Starting price
Confirmed after review.
- Residence visaDepends on nationality and locationfromAED 4,850
- Family visaDepends on nationality and locationfromAED 5,600
All prices in AED, 5% VAT included. See all prices
How many visas can my company sponsor?
Your package includes a visa allocation. If you need more, we can request a larger allocation from IFZA.
Can I apply from outside the UAE?
Yes. The entry permit lets the person travel to the UAE. They then complete the medical test and biometrics here.
How long is a residence visa valid?
Usually two years, renewable while the company and licence are active.
What happens when someone leaves?
The visa must be cancelled. We handle the cancellation and update your allocation.
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