Employee Visa Processing

processing employee visa

Get rid of the complexities involved in Employee Visa Processing for Dubai. Ruled by the law of the land, processing of Employee Visa in Dubai requires several steps. An approval from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) obtained by the employer by submitting a job offer is essential to process a Visa. 

Get Entry Permit

A work permit from the ministry will help the employees enter the UAE with an entry permit known as a pink visa. Employers should apply for the entry permit for the employee. 

  • application form
  • Copy of the employee’s passport
  • Photographs
  • Copy of the employment contract
  • Trade license of the company
  • Entry permit fee

Employee visas will be issued upon arrival after a medical examination that screens for contagious diseases. Additionally, the employee should apply for an Emirates ID, a mandatory ID card for UAE residents. The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) centres will process the ID card after collecting biometric data, including fingerprints and photographs.

Residency Visa 

Processing of the residency visa of an employee begins after getting EIDA.  

  • Passport of the Employee
  • Entry permit
  • Medical test results
  • Emirates ID application receipt

Submit the application to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. The validity period of a residency visa is 2-3 years.

Important Facts:

Ensure accuracy in document preparation and submission. Provide up-to-date data to avoid delays. 

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