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Resident Visa
(Emirates ID)
an employee in the UAE
— To obtain an Emirates ID in Dubai, you must have a valid reason for residency. One of the most common reasons is receiving a work visa, which permits you to work part-time or full-time for a company based in the UAE.
List of required documents:
International passport (valid for at least 6 months).
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Legalized Employee Diploma - According to UAE regulations, a legalized higher education diploma is typically required to obtain a work visa for a qualified professional position. It is possible to apply for a work visa without a diploma, but this will limit the eligible job categories to less qualified roles. (If needed, we can assist with the diploma legalization process).
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Legalized Employee Diploma - According to UAE regulations, a legalized higher education diploma is typically required to obtain a work visa for a qualified professional position. It is possible to apply for a work visa without a diploma, but this will limit the eligible job categories to less qualified roles. (If needed, we can assist with the diploma legalization process).
International passport (valid for at least 6 months).
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Legalized Employee Diploma - According to UAE regulations, a legalized higher education diploma is typically required to obtain a work visa for a qualified professional position. It is possible to apply for a work visa without a diploma, but this will limit the eligible job categories to less qualified roles. (If needed, we can assist with the diploma legalization process).
The procedure of registration of documents:
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Legalization of the diploma is optional
If an employee has a higher education diploma and you wish to sponsor them for a qualified position, then their diploma must be legalized (certified and translated).
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Day 1: Obtaining a Work Permit
The registration is carried out remotely. The personal presence of the founders and the employee is not required.
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Day 4: Registration of Entry Permit
The entry permit is a mandatory stage for obtaining a residence visa, regardless of whether the employee is outside or inside the UAE. The personal presence of the founders and the employee is not required.
Processing takes 3 business days.
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Day 7: Employee's Arrival in the UAE for Medical Examination and Fingerprinting
From this point, the employee must be physically present in the UAE to complete the medical examination and fingerprinting.
Processing takes 5 business days.
The employee's personal presence is mandatory.
The employee cannot leave the UAE from the start of this procedure until the residence visa is issued.
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Day 12: Obtaining a resident visa
After this point, you can leave the UAE if necessary.
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The applicant's personal presence is not required to receive the Emirates ID. We will collect the document on your behalf and deliver it to you.
*Business days are counted. The deadlines are indicative and based on the practice of processing documents for previous clients. The timing may vary depending on the actions of government agencies.
This step is handled remotely.
This step is handled remotely.
Day 15: Receiving the Emirates ID (UAE Resident Identification Card)
This step is handled remotely.
Processing takes 3 business days.
The most affordable option
This is the cheapest way to get an Emirates ID.
Advantages of a resident visa for an employee in the UAE
The opportunity
to sponsor a family
to sponsor a family
You can issue an Emirates ID to family members: spouse, children, parents
Opening a personal bank account in the UAE
You can open a personal bank account in UAE banks.
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Answers to questions:
The visa discussed in this article is officially a work visa, sponsored by a company registered in Dubai. However, it is commonly—and informally—referred to as a "freelancer visa."
It's important to know that the term "freelancer visa" is not a formal legal category in UAE legislation. It is a colloquial name, not an official one.
UAE law does feature distinct permits for remote workers and freelancers, such as the Remote Work Visa and the Freelance Permit, but these are different visa types. You can learn more about them by following the links below.
To help you decide, you can compare the key features of different visa types in the table below and select the one that best fits your situation.
It's important to know that the term "freelancer visa" is not a formal legal category in UAE legislation. It is a colloquial name, not an official one.
UAE law does feature distinct permits for remote workers and freelancers, such as the Remote Work Visa and the Freelance Permit, but these are different visa types. You can learn more about them by following the links below.
To help you decide, you can compare the key features of different visa types in the table below and select the one that best fits your situation.
With this type of visa, you do not need to permanently stay in the UAE.
In order to save the Emirates ID, it is enough to visit the UAE once every 6 months.
In order to save the Emirates ID, it is enough to visit the UAE once every 6 months.
Yes, you may be provided with a Salary certificate.
The salary amount is negotiated individually when applying for a visa and depends, among other things, on the availability of a legalized higher education diploma.
The salary amount is negotiated individually when applying for a visa and depends, among other things, on the availability of a legalized higher education diploma.
Various options for obtaining an Emirates ID
Compare the options and choose the most appropriate way to obtain a resident visa in Dubai.
Remote worker visa
$
Emirates ID
(1 year)
(1 year)
Personal
Bank Account
Bank Account
Sponsor
Family
Family
Not allowed to work in UAE
Corporate bank account
Hire employees for the company
Proof of $3,500/month income is required
Personal
Bank Account
Bank Account
Sponsor
Family
Family
Personal
Bank Account
Bank Account
Sponsor
Family
Family
Personal
Bank Account
Bank Account
Sponsor
Family
Family
Personal
Bank Account
Bank Account
Sponsor
Family
Family
Work for a UAE employer
Work as a self-employed freelancer
Conduct business for your company
Conduct business for your company
Corporate bank account
Corporate bank account
Corporate bank account
Corporate bank account
Hire employees for the company
Hire employees for the company
Hire employees for the company
Hire employees for the company
Only one founder of the company is allowed
Company structure allows up to 50 founders
Employment Visa
Freelance Visa
Visa based on Sole Establishment
Visa based LLC Company
$$
$$$
$$$$
$$$$$
Emirates ID
(2 years)
(2 years)
Emirates ID
(2 years)
(2 years)
Emirates ID
(2 years)
(2 years)
Emirates ID
(2 years)
(2 years)
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