Investor & Employee Visa Assistance

1. Investor Visa (Partner / Owner Visa)

This visa is issued to individuals who own a company, hold shares, or invest capital in a UAE mainland or freezone business.

Key Facts

• Validity: 2 years (mainland)
• Requires company establishment card and active trade license.
• Medical test, biometrics, and Emirates ID registration are     mandatory.
• Owners can sponsor spouse, children, domestic workers, and     dependents.

Required Documents

• Copy of trade license
• MOA / share certificate showing ownership
• Passport copy of the investor
• Passport photo
• UAE entry permit (if outside the country)
• Emirates ID (if renewing)
• Medical test report
• Establishment card copy
• Immigration file number

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Process Timeline

• Entry permit: 1–3 working days
• Status change: 1–2 days
• Medical test: Same day
• Emirates ID biometrics: Same day
• Visa stamping (eVisa issuance): 2–5 days
      Total expected timeline: 5–10 working days

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2. Employee Visa (Work Visa / Employment Visa)

This visa is issued by a company to hire staff legally in the UAE.

Key Facts

• Validity: 2 years on mainland;
• Requires company quota approval and labour contract (MoHRE for     mainland).
• Mandatory medical test, biometrics, and Emirates ID.
• Employees can sponsor dependents if they meet the minimum     salary requirement.

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Required Documents

• Passport copy of employee
• Passport-size photo
• Educational certificates (attested, if required for the role)
• Labour contract (mainland)
• Entry permit
• Medical fitness report
• Emirates ID application
• Establishment card
• Company immigration & labour quota

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Process Timeline

• Quota & work permit application: 2–5 days
• Entry permit: 1–3 days
• Status change: 1–2 days
• Medical test: Same day
• Visa stamping (eVisa): 2–5 days
      Total expected timeline: 7–14 working days

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3. Common Reasons for Visa Delays or Rejections

• Passport validity less than 6 months
• Missing or incorrect documents
• Unpaid fines under the company or applicant
• Invalid or expired trade license
• Labour quota not available (for employees)
• Non-attested educational certificates for regulated positions
• Medical test failure
• Security approval issues
• Typing errors in entry permit or personal details

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4. What Visa Assistance Includes

• Eligibility assessment for the applicant
• Quota and work permit processing
• Entry permit application
• Medical test and Emirates ID booking
• Visa stamping (residence permit issuance)
• Dependents’ visa coordination
• PRO and government liaison services
• Renewals, cancellations, and status changes
• Re-entry permits if applicant is outside UAE
• Labour contract management for employees

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5. Additional Options

• Golden Visa (10 years) for qualifying investors, talent, and professionals

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