Obtaining Employee visa
in the UAE turnkey
We will arrange your employment contract and visa turnkey with support at every step. We will save you time, money, and nerves.
Duration of this visa
Up to 2 years
Processing time
From 5 days
Cost turnkey
from 2,700 USD
Who is this service suitable for?
Employees
Requirements:
Official invitation from the employer company.
Freelancers
Requirements:
Requirements: Official invitation from the employer company, a freelance licence.
Business owners
Requirements:
Legal entity at least 1 year old
! Expert's comment
Please note that this service is primarily for companies needing corporate support to employ staff, or for individuals who already have an offer from a company and need to formalise it.
We do not engage in fictitious employment through shell companies or sell work visas. We also do not recommend entering into such schemes because they are prosecuted by the state and punishable by heavy fines and deportation. It is better to find a legal basis for residence and pay accordingly.
What’s included in our service package
Consultation, case review and preparation of all necessary documents.
Registration of the company with the Ministry of Labour as an employer.
Legalisation of the employee’s education documents.
Preparation of the employment contract for the employee.
Arrangement of the employee’s visa.
Checking the correctness of all documents and procedures to avoid subsequent fines.
Steps and timings
Registration with the Ministry of Labour
Register the company as an employer (if not previously registered)
3-5 days
Drafting of the employment contract
Prepare the main documents and obtain approvals
3-5 days
Visa processing
Comprehensive procedures to issue the visa (two in-person procedures of 30-60 minutes each)
5-7 days
Labour card issuance
After ID is received, we make and obtain the labour card
2 days
How much it cost to sponsor an employee?
Free zone company
from 3 000 USD
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- Case review, document collection
- Preliminary approval
- Preparation of employment contract
- Submission and visa processing
- All duties and procedures included
Mainland company
from 2 700 USD
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- Case review, document collection
- Preliminary approval
- Preparation of employment contract
- Submission and visa processing.
- All duties and procedures included.
Family members visa
from 3 000 USD
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- Case review
- Document collection
- Opening of sponsorship file
- Visa processing
- All duties and payments included
Advantages of the Digital Employee Visa
Confirmed income
With a residence visa you gain the ability to open a bank account in the UAE and take out loans.
Insurance
Even if the employer becomes insolvent, the employee isn’t left unprotected — insurance and the government system apply.
Visa for third countries
As a resident you gain the opportunity to apply for Schengen visas and other third-country visas from the UAE.
Ability to sponsor family
Like any other residence visa, this type allows you to sponsor family members. See family visa for details
Common client issues
before contacting us
before contacting us
Fines for errors in the employment contract
Incompetence and lack of knowledge of the laws
Hanging up and refusing responsibility
Disappearance of pseudo-specialists with money
Failure to complete the process
Poor knowledge and lack of competence in general
Why сlients сompare offers
and choose us?
and choose us?
We work under a legal contract.
All deadlines, prices, and obligations are clearly stated in the agreement and legally secured.
All deadlines, prices, and obligations are clearly stated in the agreement and legally secured.
Honest and transparent pricing.
All prices listed on the website are final — no hidden fees or extra charges.
All prices listed on the website are final — no hidden fees or extra charges.
No prepayment required. You pay for our work only after it has been successfully completed.
Licensed and experienced team.
We hold an official license and have extensive expertise, which you can see from the very first consultation.
Comprehensive range of additional services.
We can also assist with many other tasks useful for any UAE resident or business.
We can also assist with many other tasks useful for any UAE resident or business.
We stay in touch even after completion.
We continue to provide support and consultations on any related matters.
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Frequently asked questions about visa
For how long is a work visa issued?
The work visa is issued for the duration of the employment contract — namely 2 years.
What is a work visa in the UAE?
A work visa — is a residence visa processed via an employer or your own company which gives you the legal right to work and live in the UAE.
What documents are needed?
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Digital photo
- Signed employment contract or offer from employer
- In some cases — an education diploma, translated into Arabic and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy.
- Digital photo
- Signed employment contract or offer from employer
- In some cases — an education diploma, translated into Arabic and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy.
Is it possible to sponsor a family?
Yes — a resident with a work visa can sponsor a spouse, children and parents if the minimum income conditions are met. More about family visa.
What happens if you quit or change jobs?
In that case the visa from the previous employer is cancelled. A new employer arranges a new visa.
Can you work elsewhere on a work visa?
Officially you are only permitted to work for the company that sponsors you; however, you can also officially take up a second part-time job.
Office in Dubai: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Оffice 311, Cayan Tower
E-mail info@visamarket.ae
Phone +971 58 549 71 71
Landline 04 276 43 40
E-mail info@visamarket.ae
Phone +971 58 549 71 71
Landline 04 276 43 40