Visa Renewal Process
Phase 1
- To start the visa renewal process in SHAMS, the applicant in the case of an employment visa, the employer and employee can agree to extend its duration. In the case of an investors’ visa, an investor can apply for renewal.
- Submission of application
- Mandatory fill Application form (Gender/In country Status/Age/ Designation/ Address)
- The Application should clearly mention, that the visa requirement is for investor or employee
- The Application should be signed by the applicant (Investor /Employee) with the company stamp
- The completed application should be physically submitted to the authorities with the required documents as specified below
Phase 2
- Submission of the application form with supporting documents to the authority
- The applicants must pay application fees
Documents required for SHAMS visa renewal
- Shams Visa Application Form
- Original passport with Residence Visa Stamp
- Original Medical Report
- Emirates ID Renewal Form
- Four passport size photos
- Insurance Card/Certificate copy
Passport Photo Specifications
- White background
- Teeth should not be visible
- Light coloured shirts not allowed
- Jewellery and eyeglasses not allowed
- No handwritten marks allowed on the photo
Phase 3 – Residence visa stamping Renewal
- Receive notification
- Timeline to get an residence visa renewal in 3 to 5 business day subject to approval from the authority department