Residency
Residency by Employment
Employment residency is sponsored by a UAE company. We process work permits, labour contracts, entry permits, status changes, medicals and Emirates ID for the employees you hire, in free zones and on the mainland.
Dubai South employment visa from AED 3,500 per applicant
Who it is for
Built for your situation.
Employment visas and work permits for you and your team.
What is included
Everything handled, end to end.
Work permit
Approval from MOHRE or the free zone.
Labour contract
Contract prepared and registered.
Entry permit or status change
Issued for the employee.
Medical and Emirates ID
Appointments booked and tracked.
Insurance
Health and wage protection insurance arranged where required.
How it works
The process, step by step.
Offer and documents
Offer letter and employee documents collected.
Permit
Work permit and entry permit issued.
Medical and biometrics
Completed in the UAE.
Residency
Visa stamped and Emirates ID issued.
Documents you will need
- Passport copy and photo of the employee
- Attested degree where the role requires it
- Signed offer letter
- Current visa or cancellation paper if inside the UAE
Timeline
Usually 7 to 15 working days.
Updates at every stageFees
Dubai South employment visa from AED 3,500 per applicantGovernment fees are passed through at cost and shown separately on your proposal. Prices as of October 2026 and confirmed in your written proposal.
Questions
Residency by Employment FAQ.
Still unsure? Ask an advisor and get an answer in writing.
Only roles that require a skilled classification. We confirm before you start.
We review the reason, advise on reapplication and handle any refund request with the authority.
Related services
Often combined with this.
Free consultation
Start your residency by employment.
Tell us what you need. An advisor replies within one working day with the route, documents, timeline and a fixed fee.
- Reply within one working day
- Written proposal with every fee shown
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