Employee Visa (Mainland)
This visa includes:
- Employee visa under Dubai Mainland License
- Support per company setup & approved quota
- Optional health & ILOE insurance
Need extra support? Explore add-on services like Medical Insurance, MOFA Attestation, and Translation in the “Services You Might Need” section below.
Dubai
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.
Establishment Card (if applicable)
Company registration with the immigration (only for new companies.)
E-signature Card (if applicable)
Labor authorisation card for the company.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Quota & Labour Card Application
Visa quota approval from the Ministry of Labor.
eVisa
Entry permit valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Medical Test
A health screening conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Duration:1 Working Day
Biometric Appointment (If applicable)
Registering and scanning your fingerprints.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Residency Application
Official stamping and approval of your UAE residency visa.
Duration: 1-2 Working Days
Emirates ID Issuance
Your official UAE resident's ID is issued.
Duration: 3-4 Working Days
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service, you can find it here.
Total Duration*: 15-22 Working Days
Minimum stay inside UAE*: 7-9 Working Days
*Processing time is subject to government and third-party approvals
Documents Required From the Company
- Company License copy
- Manager's original Emirates ID
- Company establishment card (if applicable)
- Company Labour card (if applicable)
From Employee:
- Scanned color passport copy (valid for at least 6 months, all corners visible)
- Digital passport-style photo (white background)
- Non-residents: Last UAE entry stamp or visa copy
- UAE residents: Canceled resident visa page + old Emirates ID copy
- For certain job titles: Academic degree (must be legalized, attested & translated)
- Applicant's mobile number and email address
Note: Third-party approval may apply for certain activities.
| Location | Employee is outside UAE or Employee is inside UAE |
| Medical | Normal Service - Result in 24 hours or VIP Service - Result in 30 minutes |
| Company Status | I already have employee visa under my license or This is my first employee visa under this license |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |