Visa Process - Required Documents & Steps

If the worker is outside the country, UAE attested Medical Certificate is required for the ff. countries:

Previous Residency Visa (colored copy)

Copy of vaccination cert. from last year available?

Yes - Bring a colored copy upon Medical typing application

No - Vaccination will be applied upon Medical typing application

Residency Expiry Date:

Previous EID copy (required)

Health Insurance (colored copy) valid?

NOTE: If the Sponsor is an Investor/Partner/Owner of a Company, we require additional documents:

1. Colored Emirates ID Copy, 2. Trade License, 3. Memorandum of Agreement, 4. Bank Statements (3x months)

Step 7 Step 8

STEP

GOVT. TYPING

AED

COMMENTS

NEW VISA START HERE

Opening Sponsor File with MOHRE

24 hours for approval

Entry Permit application (Employment visa)

*Inside Country (Labor contract is included)

Employment Visa to be sent via email from MOHRE

*Outside Country (Labor contract is included)

GOVT. INSURANCE FEE (Mandatory) New Visa only

Applies on Entry Permit only

Change of Status
(from visit visa/cancellation/job seeker visa)

Change of Status sent via email from MOHRE

RENEWAL START HERE

Option 1: Medical (5 Working Days)
- Result to be collected from the medical centre

Medical Center: 1. Al Baraha

Option 2: Medical (48 hrs - Result to be sent via email)

Note: Pay additional AED 110 at the selected centre

2. Dragon Mart 2

Emirates ID application

1 year (Expat), 2 years (Emirati, GCC)

Employment Contract Application
(only MOHRE contract accepted)

Both Parties need to sign the contract
Note: Applicable for Renewal only

Medical Insurance Policy - (Basic Insurance)

Insurance Cert. will be sent to Sponsor's Email Address

Residency Visa Application (New)
worker must be inside country

Wait for approval via SMS then proceed to Immigration for visa stamping

Residency Visa Application (Renewal)
worker must be inside country

GOVT. INSURANCE FEE (Mandatory) Renewal only

Applies on Renewal of Residency

Required for every sponsor

All official document must be colored /clear

TOTAL FEES

Fast Track IN-HOUSE (drop off at counter 18)

AED 250

Fast Track COLLECTION & PROCESSING (Dubai Only)

AED 550

Other Services: e.g cancellation, residency stamp, refund (2000), etc.

Ref. Tadbeer Typing 12/09/19 V.15

Disclaimer: whilst all information and prices provided has been published by the author, the governmental agencies may request varying procedures and documentation/costs and as such the above is subject to change without notice.