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The employment visa, also known as a work visa, is for individuals who have secured employment in the UAE.
Key Features
- Duration: Typically, 2 years.
- Eligibility: Requires a job offer from a UAE-based employer. The employer sponsors the visa.
- Process: Involves several steps including a work permit application, medical testing, and obtaining a residence visa.
Steps to Follow
To obtain a new employment visa in the UAE, several steps and documents are required. Here is a detailed breakdown:
Step 01
E-Quota Application
- Action:Apply for an Employment Visa quota.
- Location:Tas’heel Centre.
- Documents Required:Trade License, Company Labor Card, Ejari (rental contract), designation, gender, electronic signature, email address, and contact number.
Step 02
Offer Letter & Work Permit
- Action:Once the quota is approved, obtain the Work Permit.
- Details:The Work Permit needs to be typed at the Tas’heel Centre. Obtain signatures and thumb impressions from the employee.
- For Out-of-Country Employees:The offer letter can be emailed. Upon signing, scan and submit the documents.
- Documents Required:Trade License, Company Labor Card, passport copy, salary details, and the original electronic signature card.
- Approval Timeline: 2 to 4 working days, depending on nationality.
Step 03
Labour Insurance
- Action:Pay for Labour Insurance.
- Payment Method: Cash or Card at Dubai Insurance.
Step 04
Labour fee
- Action:Pay the Labour Fee at the Tas’heel Centre.
- Fee Details:
- Category 2: AED 1,284.77
- Category 3: AED 3,550.77
Step 05
Entry Permit
- Action:Apply for the Entry Permit.
- Fee:AED 356.20 (for outside country) or AED 356.20(for inside country).
- Application Method:Online Portal or Amer Center.
- Processing Time:Depends on nationality; includes security checks.
- Requirements:Minimum age of 18 and maximum of 65. Complete Medical, Emirates ID, and visa stamping within 60 days from Entry/Visa Position Amendment.
Step 06
Change Status
- Action:Change the status of the employee if they are inside the UAE.
- Application Method:Online Portal or Amer Center.
Note: Tourist visa holders can also change their visa status inside the country.
Step 07
Medical Typing
- Action:Complete medical typing and proceed to the authorized Medical Centre for a health check.
Step 08
Emirates ID Typing
- Action:Type Emirates ID application and proceed with fingerprinting if required.
Step 09
Labour Contract Submission
- Action:Submit the Labour Contract at Tas’heel Centre or Tawjeeh.
- Details:The employee should sign the Labour Contract with the company seal. The contract and Labour Card will be available within 48 hours.
Step 10
Visa Stamping
- Action:Apply for Visa Stamping.
- Application Method:Online through a typing Centre.
- Approval:Wait for approval from Immigration, which will be communicated via SMS. The approved copy will be emailed, and an Airway bill number will be assigned for passport pickup by Zajeel.
- Urgent Processing:For urgent visa stamping, pay an additional AED 100 online and visit the Immigration branch for immediate stamping.
Required Documents for Application
New Visa Fees
| Activity | Fees |
|---|---|
|
Offer Letter & Work Permit |
1.278.77 AED |
|
Labour Insurance Charges |
189.00 AED / 144.38 AED |
|
Labour Fee |
Category 2 - 1,284.77 AED Category 3 - 3,550.77 AED |
|
Inside Country/Outside Country Application |
457.20 AED |
|
Change Status |
660.29 AED |
|
Medical |
300.00 AED |
|
Labour Contract & Submission |
152.28 AED / 76.14 AED |
|
Emirates id typing and Visa Stamping |
762 AED |
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