UAE Visa Services
A valid visa allows individuals to enter and stay in the UAE for a specified period of time. Having a valid visa allows one to access various services in the UAE, such as healthcare, education, and employment.
It also ensures that the individual is protected by UAE laws and regulations and can avail of legal assistance if needed.
UAE Visa Services
A valid visa allows individuals to enter and stay in the UAE for a specified period of time. Having a valid visa allows one to access various services in the UAE, such as healthcare, education, and employment.
It also ensures that the individual is protected by UAE laws and regulations and can avail of legal assistance if needed.
The different types of visas available in the UAE
Investor Visa
This type of visa is issued to investors and entrepreneurs who are setting up a business in the UAE mainland.
It is valid for up to three years and can be renewed.
Requirements
- The applicant must invest a certain amount of money in a business in the UAE
- For 10-year visa: Establish a company in the UAE with a capital of AED 10 million
- For 5-year visa for entrepreneurs: The individual should invest at least AED 500,000 in an existing project or a project that has been approved by an accredited business incubator
- The business must be legal and licensed to operate in the UAE
- Provide proof of investment, such as bank statements or financial documents
- Have a valid passport
- Must pass a security background check
- The applicant may be required to have a medical examination
Partner Visa
This type of visa is issued to business partners of a UAE national or a company in the UAE. It is valid for up to three years and can be renewed.
Requirements
- A document that shows the amount of money that will be invested in the business, such as a bank statement or a letter from the investor’s bank
- A copy of the trade license or a certificate of registration of the proposed company
- Valid passport with a minimum validity of six months
- A certificate of good conduct or a police clearance certificate from the investor’s home country
- A medical fitness certificate obtained from a UAE government-approved medical center
- A sponsor must be appointed for the visa application process, and this can be the business partner or a UAE-based company
Tourist/Visit Visa
A tourist visa allows visitors to enter the UAE for a short period of time for the purpose of tourism, leisure or visit.
Types of tourist visas in the UAE
- 30-day tourist visa: This visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry into the UAE and can be extended for an additional 30 days.
- 90-day tourist visa: This visa is valid for 90 days from the date of entry into the UAE and cannot be extended.
Requirements
- Valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Sufficient funds to cover the stay in the UAE
Applicants may also need to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints, as part of the application process. It’s recommended to check the specific requirements and procedures for the tourist visa in advance.
Golden Visa
The UAE’s Golden Visa program is a 10-year residency visa that was introduced to attract foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled professionals to the UAE. It allows them to live and work in the UAE for up to 10 years, without the need for a local sponsor.
Eligibility Criteria & Requirements
Property/Real Estate Investment
Property investors who have invested at least AED 5 million ($1.36 million) in real estate are eligible for the visa. The investment must be held for at least three years.
Investment in Business
Entrepreneurs who have established a company with a minimum capital of AED 500,000 ($136,000) are eligible for the visa.
Public Investments
Foreign investors who have made a minimum deposit of AED 10 million ($2.72 million) in public investments.
Exceptional Talent
For individuals with exceptional talent in medicine, science, research, and art. They must provide evidence of their achievements and contributions to their respective fields.
High-Level Executives
Senior executives of multinational companies who hold positions with a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000 ($8,167) are also eligible for the visa.
Family Visa
A family visa is issued to the family members of an employee or investor in the UAE. It is valid for up to three years and can be renewed.
Requirements
- The applicant must be a family member of a UAE citizen or a UAE resident who holds a valid residency permit
- The specific family members who are eligible may vary, but typically include spouses, children, parents, and sometimes siblings
- Must provide proof of relationship, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates
- Provide a copy of their sponsor’s residency permit
- Have a valid passport
- Pass a security background check
- Required to have a medical examination
- It is important to note that the eligibility requirements and application process for each visa may vary, and it is advisable to consult with a PRO expert to determine the best visa option for your specific situation.
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Visa Services in Dubai
Business Link is a professional visa and immigration consulting firm in Dubai. We help clients obtain all kinds of visas, and provide a one-stop solution for all visa-related requirements. These include document preparation, submission, and follow-up with immigration authorities.
In addition to these visas, we assist with visa renewals and extensions, family visas, and other types of visas specific to the client’s needs.
With our expertise and experience in the industry, we simplify the visa process and ensure our clients receive their visas promptly and hassle-free.
For your visa services needs, contact us at Business Link. Our team of professional visa consultants is dedicated to simplifying the visa process. Don’t let the visa process complexities stress you out – we got you!
Types of Visa Services in Dubai
Investor visa
Employment visa
Family/Residence visa
Tourist visa
Maid/nanny visa
Investor visa
This type of visa is issued to entrepreneurs and investors to encourage more foreign investments in the nation. The investor visa is issued for varying duration, depending on the investor’s needs.
Recently, the demand for an investor visa has been growing exponentially. Check out its benefits:
- Corporate tax exemptions
- Can live outside of the UAE for a maximum of one year. Generally, residence or employment visas permit you to stay outside the country for only six months
- Easier for the investor to travel to GCC countries as it speeds up the travel visa process.
- It can help you receive the Golden Visa, a 10-year residency visa
The conditions to obtain an investor visa are as follows:
- You must ensure that your investment money is your own and has not been taken on a loan
- For the 5-year visa, the investor’s AED 5 million must be maintained for three years, and for the 10-year visa, the investor’s AED 10 million must be maintained for two years
- For an investor visa that comes through buying residential property, while it can be shared and co-owned among spouses, the investor will be required to provide a marriage certificate
There are four ways of obtaining an investor visa; likewise, there is an eligibility criterion for each.
- Visa through investment in residential property: Through this type, the investor visa applies to investors having invested in property worth over AED 1 million or above, and as much as 50% of the value must be under a mortgage.
- Visa through investment in a company: The investor visa is also applicable to those with investments in businesses, be it their own or in a partnership. If the investor owns shares in a business that are worth AED 75,000 or has a capital investment of that same amount while establishing their own business, they can avail of this visa.
- Long-term residence visa: Relatively recent to have been introduced, this visa is applicable for 5 or 10 years depending on the criteria met by the investor. Those with at least AED 10 million in investments in the country are awarded a 10-year visa. Similarly, the 5-year visa applies to investors with AED 5 million worth of investment in the country (also valid if their current projects are a minimum of 500,000.
- Retirement visa: This visa is applicable for five years under the condition of having investments worth AED 2 million, savings worth AED 1 million, or an active income of AED 20,000.
Employment Visa
An employment visa is required for individuals who are employed in Dubai and wish to reside there for their employment. The visa is sponsored by the individual’s employer and is valid for two years.
It allows the holder to enter and exit the country multiple times during the validity of the visa and is renewable.
The most common advantages followed by most companies in Dubai are:
- A tax-free income means there is no obligation to pay any part of your salary to the government in the form of tax. The only tax generally expected to be paid is the Value Added Tax or VAT, applied to commodities people purchase.
- Health insurance by the employer. Each insurance company offers a different amount of coverage on medical issues and medicines – for accurate information, it is best to check with the insurance provider.
- Entitled to 30 days of paid vacation and round-trip flight tickets to home country
- Valid business license held by the employer to ensure the legitimacy of the business
- Your employer/company must also not have any registered violations against them
- Any individual above the age of 18 can be issued an employment visa by their employer
Family/Residence Visa
A family/residence visa in Dubai is a type of visa that allows an individual to reside in Dubai along with their family members.
It is typically issued to the spouse, children, and dependents of a person who holds a valid work visa in Dubai. This visa grants the holder the right to reside in the city for a specified period of time and access certain services and benefits.
- By sponsoring and inviting your family to the UAE, you can give your children better opportunities in terms of lifestyle and education
- Thanks to new reforms, along with a spouse and daughters, the working individual can sponsor their sons up to 25 years of age
- The individual sponsoring their family’s residence visa must be earning a minimum of AED 5000 plus housing facility
- To sponsor your parents, the minimum salary must be AED 20,000, and you must be renting a two-bedroom apartment
There are many alternative conditions under which an individual may obtain a residence visa in the UAE:
- Obtaining a job in the UAE or KSA
- Setting up a business in the UAE or KSA
- Obtaining a freelance permit
- Enrolling in a university or college
- Obtain a UAE Golden Visa
- Own property worth over AED1,000,000
Conditions to keep in mind
- The individual sponsoring their family’s residence visa must be earning a minimum of AED 3500 – AED 4000 plus housing facility.
- They must have access to mandatory health insurance for their family. Basic healthcare cover is required.
- To sponsor your parents, your salary must be at least AED 20,000 and you must be renting a two-bedroom apartment
Are you eligible for a Residence Visa?
There are many alternative conditions under which an individual may obtain a residence visa in the UAE.
- Obtaining a job in the UAE or KSA.
- Setting up a business in the UAE or KSA.
- Obtaining a freelance permit.
- Enrolling in a university or college.
- Obtain a UAE Golden Visa.
- Own property worth over AED1,000,000.
Tourist Visa
A tourism visa in Dubai is a type of visa issued to travelers who wish to visit Dubai for leisure or tourism purposes. It allows the holder to enter and stay in Dubai for a limited period of time, usually 30 or 90 days.
The requirements for obtaining a tourist visa may vary depending on the traveler’s nationality and other factors. It’s best to check in with professional PRO experts to understand the requirements best.
- Depending on the type of tourist visa you’ve opted for, you can enter the UAE multiple times for tourist purposes
- As long as you meet the age criteria, you can apply for a UAE tourist visa without the need for a sponsor
This type of visa rests on certain legal obligations. Which are:
- The issued visa is either a single-entry visa or a multiple-entry visa - make sure you apply for the right one!
- The visa is valid for 30 or 90 days, depending on your required stay
- You may apply for an extension of your visa twice for 30 days
- If you violate the stay rules and fail to renew your tourist visa, you will be liable to pay a fine of AED100 for each additional day in the country without a valid visa, which begins ten days from the visa expiry date
- Female travelers below the age of 18 are not eligible for a UAE tourist visa unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- The individual applying for a tourist visa must ensure their passport is valid for a minimum of six months
Freelance Visa
The concept of freelancing is increasingly gaining the attention it deserves – and thanks to a boom in technology and the digital space, more and more people are now working remote jobs. With ever-changing times and the increased popularity of flexible working, it was crucial to bring forth a visa that allows people who do not have traditional full-time jobs to continue living and earning in the UAE.
For you:
- You can work from the comfort of your home as a physical office is optional.
- Your freelance permit serves as a residence visa that is valid for one year or three years, depending on the package you have applied for.
- With no contract legally binding you to one company, you can pick up multiple projects from various companies at the same time.
For an employer:
While the benefits of one being a freelancer and having a freelance visa are already known to the public, there is a lot in it for employers as well. Here are some major benefits employers can gain from hiring freelancers.
- Employers can cut down on costs surrounding the hiring of employees, sponsoring their visas, work permits, medical insurance, and more by simply hiring freelancers on freelance visas.
- Hiring a freelancer allows employers to allocate work only once a project arises.
- With an abundance of options available, you can choose from a pool of freelancers all specialized within a certain field.
- The freelance permit is valid for a period of one year, after which you are required to renew it.
- The freelance visa can be sought by anyone in the services industry looking to work independently.
Maid/Nanny Visa
The UAE issues legal documents that permit a person to begin working in the country as a domestic helper; however, the process can seem overwhelming as many technicalities are involved in doing so.
Hiring a domestic helper is a serious affair, and the UAE has strict guidelines for it.
- As domestic help through agencies is a costly affair in Dubai, bringing domestic help from your own country serves to be a cost-effective solution
- The helper must be given one day off every week
- You must provide your helper with medical insurance
- By law, your domestic help is entitled to a 30-day paid vacation annually, along with a round-trip ticket
- They are also granted another 30 days if he/she falls ill
- It is the sponsor's responsibility to manage the helper’s accommodation, food expenses, and outfit/uniform
Once you’ve got your domestic help documentation ready, you can begin with the legal formalities required to bring them into the country. There are a few key steps needed:
- You must apply for an employment permit for the helper
- Upon arrival to the UAE, the sponsor must submit their Medical Fitness test
- The sponsor is required to get a residence visa stamped on their passport and apply for the Domestic Worker Identification Card
- It is also important for the sponsor to get their Emirates ID issued.
In order to cancel the domestic helper’s visa for their departure, you have two options; one is to have it canceled directly at the airport and the other is to have it canceled via GDRFA. To cancel it via the GDRFA, which is a relatively less time-consuming process as it can be done in advance, you must submit the following documents.
- The helper’s labor card.
- Helper’s passport.
- A typed residence cancelation form.
- Much like the issuance of their visa and arrival of the domestic helper, the cancellation of their visas is a simple, yet confusing process as well. However, with a trusted consultancy specializing in visa-related services, this can be a smooth experience to undertake. Allow us to assist you in your visa issuance and visa-cancelation processes to save yourself all the time and hassle.
Conditions to keep in mind
- The individual sponsoring their family’s residence visa must be earning a minimum of AED 3500 – AED 4000 plus housing facility.
- They must have access to mandatory health insurance for their family. Basic healthcare cover is required.
- To sponsor your parents, your salary must be at least AED 20,000 and you must be renting a two-bedroom apartment
Formalities associated with bringing a helper to Dubai
Once you’ve got your domestic help sorted and have all documentation ready, you can begin to go through with all legal formalities required to bring them into the country. There are a few key steps needed for the same:
- You must apply for an employment permit for the helper.
- Upon their arrival to the UAE, the sponsor is required to submit their Medical Fitness statement.
- The sponsor is required to get a residence visa stamped on their passport and apply for the Domestic Worker Identification Card.
- Lastly, it is also important for the sponsor to get their Emirates ID issued.
Canceling their visa
In order to cancel the domestic helper’s visa for their departure, you have two options; one is to have it canceled directly at the airport and the other is to have it canceled via GDRFA. To cancel it via the GDRFA, which is a relatively less time-consuming process as it can be done in advance, you must submit the following documents.
- The helper’s labor card
- Their passport.
- A typed residence cancelation form.
Much like the issuance of their visa and arrival of the domestic helper, the cancellation of their visas is a simple, yet confusing process as well. However, with a trusted consultancy specializing in visa-related services, this can be a smooth experience to undertake. Allow us to assist you in your visa issuance and visa-cancelation processes to save yourself all the time and hassle.