Visa Services in Dubai

UAE offers enough reasons to be the most popular destination globally. The distinction began due to lucrative visa processes. There are five common types of Residence visas permitted in the UAE including Investor and Partner visas, Employment visas, Business visas, Golden visas, and Dependent visas. However, demonstrated experience is required in the acquisition of these visas for foreign employees and investors alike. At Morrisman, we offer effective advisory solutions and required assistance in the application for new visas and visa renewals in Dubai.

With our well-informed team of consultants and service experts, we can assist our foreign clients to get through the daunting process of documents preparation and the acquisition or renewal of all the Dubai residence visas effortlessly. Save your visa processing time in Dubai with our service.

Here are three types of Residence visas that are permitted in UAE; employment visa, investor’s visa and partner’s visas. However, the process to acquire the visas involves a whole lot of paperwork and regulations. At Morrisman, we facilitate this process by saving your time and energy. We are always up-to-date with the new visa regulations or any new requirements that need to be incorporated to maintain a smooth business flow.

TYPES OF UAE RESIDENCE VISAS

Investor and Partner Visa

As the name implies, Investors in UAE and Partner Visa is granted to the foreign nationals who acquire a company with shares in an existing entity. Such foreigners may also hold shares in the expatriates, wishing to establish their business on their own in the UAE. This visa is valid for only 3 years and can be renewed by the holder when required. The beneficiary can legally enjoy the benefits of living and working in the UAE. It will also give them the leverage to sponsor the visa of their family.

An investor/partner visa in UAE is provided to a foreign national when they set up their own business in Dubai or invest in an existing business. This is a UAE residency visa that is valid for a period of 3 years.

Employment Visa

Employment visas are sponsored by the organizations to their employees. If a foreigner gets employment in the UAE, they must have a resident visa to legally proceed with their professional career and reside in the UAE. The employers who sponsor the visa can be any company from a UAE government entity, UAE mainland, or a Freezone jurisdiction.

However, the first step companies should take before hiring a foreign employee is to process the employment visa. This way, the visa will entitle them to enter the UAE. Upon entering the country, they will undergo mandatory medical tests and will be liable to complete the ID card biometrics to obtain the resident visa and Emirate ID card.

On the other hand, if the employee is already a resident of the country, then the employee visa status can be changed via the country application. However, the medical test requirement and completing the ID card biometrics will remain the same for the issuance of the visa and Emirate ID card.

The employment visa is only valid for 2 years which is sponsored by the mainland or LLC company. However, a visa sponsored by a government entity or Freezone is usually valid for 3 years. They can be renewed after this period.

Employment visas are provided by companies or organizations to the employee who is appointed by companies. The employment visa for Dubai or every other emirate in the UAE has clear guidelines to ensure that the organization must provide employee visas to their employees.

Business Visas

A business visa is a type of long-term residency visa for foreigners to obtain for themselves and their dependents. Entrepreneurs from any other country with experience in the field of new technology or innovative field of business are qualified to apply for a business residency visa.

A business visa is part of the Golden visa system. Foreigners can obtain a long-term visa for themselves along with their dependents with this visa type. Aspiring business owners from any foreign country with experience in the field of innovative field or new technology are eligible to apply for this form of visa.

Golden Visa

This form of visa is also for long-term foreign residency. It is ideal for those who want to invest in a business in the UAE. It has a validity of up to 5 to 10 years, depending on the eligibility of the foreign national.  Golden Visa offers long-term residency to foreign national entrepreneurs and investors who want to start a business or invest in the UAE.

UAE permits golden visa to:

• Investors
• Entrepreneurs
• Specialized talents and researchers in various fields of science and knowledge
• Bright students with promising scientific capabilities
• Eligibility For a 5-year Golden visa (as a Company owner):
• Minimum AED 5 Million for the applicant in the company’s capital share and must provide a certified audit report for the last two years
• The person must be inside UAE
• Eligibility for a 5-year Golden visa (as Property Owner):
• Minimum AED 5 Million (Fully paid, not mortgaged) more than one property also will be accepted under the applicant name
• The person must be inside UAE
• Eligibility for a 10-year Golden visa:
• 1 investor in public investments of at least AED 10 Million (investment fund inside the country)

Dependent Visa

Individuals with a valid UAE residence visa can sponsor residence visas for their families or dependents. Employees earning a minimum salary of over AED 3000 including accommodation can sponsor their family members regardless of their job titles. However, all dependents have to undergo medical tests who have completed 18 years of age.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR UAE RESIDENCE VISA

Documents Required for a Foreign National – Investor or Partner Visa:

If the visa is required for a foreign national, they will likely have a company or will have to open a company. Later, they can get the investor or partner visa by submitting the below documents. However, there are two scenarios based on the investors, i.e. mainland or LLC company investor, or individual from a Freezone company.

Investor from the Mainland or LLC Company – Docs Required from the Investor:

• Personal photo on white background
• Passport
• Bank Statement (if required)
• Previous visa and emirates ID and its cancelation (f required)

Investor from the Mainland or LLC Company – Docs Required from the Company:

• Trade license
• Immigration Establishment Card
• Local Service Agreement (for Professional License)
• Memorandum of Association (For LLC)
• Partners list for LLC
• Partnership Contract (if any)

Investor from a Freezone Company – Docs Required from the Investor:

• Personal photo on white background
• Passport
• Bank Statement (if applicable)
• Previous visa and emirates ID and its cancelation (if applicable)

Investor from a Freezone Company – Docs Required from the Company:

• Share Certificate
• Trade License
• Immigration Card
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum of Association

Documents Required for an Employment Visa:

Employment through a Mainland or LLC Company – Docs Required from the Employee:

• Personal Photo on white background
• Passport
• Educational certificate
• Tourist visa or entry stamp from the passport (if required)
• Previous resident visa and emirates ID and its cancelation (If required)
• Tourist visa entry stamp from the passport (if required)
• DHA approved health insurance

Employment through a Mainland or LLC Company – Docs Required from the Company:

• Company Immigration card
• Trade License
• Company Labor Card

Employment through a Freezone or a Government Company – Docs Required from the Employee:

• Personal photo on white background
• Passport
• Educational certificate
• Copy of the offer letter or appointment letter
• Tourist visa or entry stamp from the passport (if required)
• Previous resident visa and Emirates ID and its cancelation (if required)
• DHA approved health insurance

Employment through a Freezone or a Government Company – Docs Required from the Company:

• Trade License
• Online visa application duly filled in
• Office Lease Agreement
• Company Immigration Card

Documents Required for a Business or Golden Visa – Having over 5,000,000 AED Property:

• Title deed of the property
• Visit visa
• Passport copy
• Bank Statements (if required)
• Health and medical insurance

Documents Required for a Dependent Visa:

Docs Required from the Sponsor:

• Original Emirates ID
• Copy of Passport and UAE resident visa
• Copy of labor card and contract issued by the Ministry of Labor
• Ejari/Tawtheeq (lease) certificate or equivalent as proof of domicile
• Arabic salary certificate issued by the registrar if the employee by a government or a Freezone entity
• 3-month bank statements (if required)
• Latest electricity bill

Docs Required from the Family Members or Dependents:

• Passport-sized photo un white background
• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Marriage certificate for spouse
• Birth certificate of children
• Copy of the previous visa such as tourist visa or on arrival visa details or canceled visa (if required)
• DHA approved health insurance

STEPS AND PROCESS TO GET UAE RESIDENCE VISA

The process to apply for the UAE Residence visa is straightforward if carried out correctly. It hardly takes 7-10 days to get the visa. Applicants should follow the below steps for a seamless procedure.

• Step No. 1: Gather all the required visa documentations
• Step No. 2: Visiting a registered typing center
• Step No. 3: Submit the documents after cross-checking
• Step No. 4: Medical fitness test and Emirates ID registration
• Step No. 5: Immigration approval & Residence visa stamping
• Step No. 6: Message from the center informing regarding the approval

UAE RESIDENCE VISA RELATED SERVICES

Residence Visa Cancelation Services

To cancel the residence visa service at any time, you can consult our representative. We can save your time by filling the cancelation form on your behalf and processing your visa cancelation request online through the respective GDRFA.

Residence Visa Renewal Services

The UAE government permits a grace time of 30 days to an individual after the expiry of the visas. At Avyanco, we understand the need to renew the visa before the ending of the period to avoid fines. Reach us out to get your visas renewed. Our representative will create an account using UAE PASS, submit the application to renew the card and the process will be done!

Visa Stamping and Medical Card Services

Visa stamping and medical cards are mandatory elements to successfully obtain a residence visa. These two authenticate your authorization to reside in the UAE, run the business, continue with employment or live with your family which depends on the type of visa you have applied for.