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Visa & Immigration Services

Facilitation and coordination on a comprehensive range of visa and immigration services, including:

Application and processing of employment visas, investor/partner visas, and dependent or family visas, including eligibility assessment and documentation support.

Advising eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals on Golden Visa eligibility and managing the end-to-end application process in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Handling visa applications, renewals, cancellations, and status amendments, including change of employer, visa type conversions, visa compliance with immigration timelines.

Assisting with Emirates ID registration, medical fitness testing, biometrics, and completion of all ancillary immigration formalities.

Coordinating with immigration authorities, free zones, and relevant government departments to facilitate approvals, address queries, and ensure smooth processing.

Coordinating PRO-related services and government filings linked to immigration, licensing, and labour authorities.

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What is the validity of UAE residence visa?

Standard UAE residence visas are valid for 2 years and can be renewed. Golden Visas are valid for 10 years.

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa (usually valid for 10 years and renewable) designed to attract and retain investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, talented individuals, and other high-value contributors to the UAE’s economy. It allows holders and eligible family members to live, work, study, and invest in the UAE with extended stability and without needing a local sponsor.

Several categories qualify for the Golden Visa, including:

  • Investors: Public investment or business investors with qualifying capital, or property investors meeting value thresholds.
  • Entrepreneurs and founders: Owners or partners in qualifying startups or SMEs with specific revenue or valuation criteria.
  • Talented individuals: Scientists, researchers, athletes, artists, and other high-value professionals with endorsements.
  • Skilled professionals: Individuals with advanced qualifications and experience in priority sectors.
  • Exceptional students and graduates: Outstanding academic achievers.
  • Each category has its own criteria and proof requirements.

For the Investor Golden Visa, typical requirements include:

  • A minimum investment of AED 2 million in an accredited investment fund or company capital or ownership of UAE real estate valued at AED 2 million or more (with mortgage rules as defined by local authorities).
  • The investment must be proven with appropriate documentation and valid health insurance for the applicant and family.
  • Golden Visas under other categories may have different thresholds or professional criteria.

An investor/Partner Visa in the UAE is a type of residence visa granted to individuals who hold shares in a UAE-registered company and are actively involved in its operation. It allows the partner to live in the UAE, manage business activities, and participate in company decision-making based on their legal shareholding.

To qualify for a Partner Visa, you generally must:

  • Be a registered shareholder/partner in a UAE company (mainland or free zone), with your ownership reflected on the trade license and Memorandum of Association.
  • Hold the required minimum shareholding as per the jurisdiction’s rules (commonly a significant stake such as ≥25% for mainland companies).
  • Have a valid trade license and company registration.
  • Pass a UAE medical fitness test and complete Emirates ID registration.
  • Meet standard immigration eligibility checks.

A UAE Employment Visa is a residence visa issued to foreign nationals who have a confirmed employment contract with a UAE-registered employer. It allows the holder to live and work legally in the UAE for the duration of the visa and is sponsored and processed by the employer through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the relevant immigration authority. The employer must apply for a work permit first, after which the residence visa and Emirates ID are issued once medical and security checks are cleared.

  • To obtain a UAE Employment Visa, the applicant must typically:
  • Have a job offer and signed employment contract with a UAE-registered company.
  • Meet the educational or professional requirements for the role (often including attested degrees for skilled jobs).
  • Undergo a medical fitness test at an approved centre.
  • Complete Emirates ID biometric registration and hold valid health insurance. Employers handle most of the work permit and visa processing steps on behalf of the employee.

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