MOHRE and GDRFA kept in sync
Labour contract and residency filings are coordinated so one doesn’t stall on the other.
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SERVICE · VISAS
Employment Visa
Sponsor an employee’s UAE residency through your company — labour contract, status change and Emirates ID handled as one coordinated process.
At a glance
- 5–10 working daysTypical timeline
- Company-sponsoredTied to your labour and establishment card
- 1–3 years validityDepending on contract type
- Labour contract requiredRegistered with MOHRE
Overview
What an employment visa involves
An employment visa lets your company sponsor a worker’s UAE residency, tied to a registered labour contract and your company’s labour and establishment cards. It is the standard route for hiring both UAE-based and overseas candidates onto your payroll.
The process runs in parallel across MOHRE (labour contract) and GDRFA (residency), so both need to stay in sync — a mismatch between the two is a common cause of delay.
Labour contract registration with MOHRE
Entry permit or status change application
Medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics
Visa stamping and Emirates ID card issuance
Benefits
Why get this coordinated properly
Fast for straightforward hires
With a complete file, most employment visas complete within five to ten working days.
Correct contract type
Full-time, part-time and limited-contract categories are matched correctly to avoid future disputes.
Renewal tracked
Employment visa expiry is tracked so hiring status never lapses unnoticed.
Who this is for
Companies hiring staff — whether relocating from abroad or already resident in the UAE — who need the employee’s labour contract and residency processed correctly.
Requirements & Process
What you’ll need, and how we run it
Documents & eligibility
The file combines the employee’s personal documents with your company’s labour and establishment card details.
Passport copy of the employee, valid at least six months
Passport-size photograph against a white background
Signed labour contract
Educational or professional certificates, attested where the role requires it
Current labour card and establishment card
No Objection Certificate from a current UAE employer, where applicable
Additional documents may be required depending on the role and nationality. We confirm the exact list for your case before any fee is paid.
How it works
The 5-stage process
With a complete file, most employment visas complete within five to ten working days.
01
Labour contract registration
The employment contract is registered with MOHRE.
1–2 working days02
Entry permit or status change
The residency application is filed with GDRFA or ICP.
2–4 working days03
Medical fitness test
We book the earliest available medical appointment.
1–3 working days04
Emirates ID biometrics
Biometric capture is completed at an approved centre.
1–2 working days05
Visa stamping and card delivery
The residence visa is stamped and the Emirates ID card issued.
3–5 working daysSponsor your new hire’s visa
Tell us about the role and candidate — a senior consultant confirms the process and quote in writing, usually within the hour.
Free consultation
Exact cost in writing
Response in under 5 minutes
