Employment visa renewal —
every 2 years, on schedule.
MOHRE work permit + GDRFA residency renewal + medical fitness + Emirates ID renewal. YABS coordinates 30 days before expiry. From AED 2,400 fully delivered.
- Cadence
- Every 2 years
- Process
- Same as new
- From
- AED 2,400
- Late fee
- AED 50/day
Definition — Visa Renewal
UAE employment visa renewal mirrors the original visa application: MOHRE work permit renewal via Tasheel, GDRFA residency renewal via Amer (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates), DHA medical fitness re-test, and Emirates ID renewal at ICP. Process timeline 5–10 working days. Renewal must be completed before existing visa expires; late renewal triggers AED 50/day overstay fines per employee. YABS coordinates renewal 30 days early to avoid any gap.
What's actually in AED 2,400+.
Standard 2-year employment-visa renewal. Premium expedited adds AED 500. Family-visa renewal is AED 1,800–3,500 separately.
| Line item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MOHRE work permit renewal | AED 250 | Government fee |
| Tasheel typing | AED 200 | Government fee |
| DHA medical fitness | AED 320 | Standard turnaround |
| Emirates ID renewal (2 yr) | AED 200 | ICP fee |
| GDRFA residency stamping | AED 1,100 | Government fee |
| YABS service fee | AED 600 | Coordination + filing |
| 5% VAT (on YABS service) | AED 30 | Applied only to service fee |
| Medical insurance (renewal) | From AED 800/yr | Mandatory; cost varies |
Where people get this wrong.
Pulled from 500+ YABS engagements. Each pitfall has a knock-on cost in time or AED — knowing them up front is half the value of using a PRO.
Letting visa lapse before renewal
Cost: Overstay AED 50/day fines per employee; possible labour-court complaint risk
YABS fix: Portal flags expiry 60/30/7 days out; we file 30 days early.
Skipping medical fitness retest
Cost: GDRFA stamping refused; renewal stalls
YABS fix: Medical booked as part of renewal coordination; no separate scheduling required.
Frequently asked questions
When should I renew an employee's UAE visa?
30 days before expiry. UAE visas allow 30-day grace period for renewal without overstay fines, but cancellation of existing visa happens during renewal — there's no operational gap. YABS portal flags employee visa expiries 60/30/7 days out and we coordinate renewal automatically for retainer clients.
What's the cost to renew a UAE employment visa?
Fully delivered: AED 2,400–4,500 per visa renewal. Includes MOHRE work permit renewal (~AED 250 govt), Tasheel typing (~AED 200), DHA medical fitness (AED 320), Emirates ID renewal (AED 200), GDRFA residency stamping (AED 1,100), medical insurance renewal (AED 800+), and YABS service fee. Premium expedited renewal +AED 500.
Does my employee need a new medical fitness test?
Yes — DHA medical fitness must be repeated at every visa renewal. Same screening as original (HIV, hepatitis, TB, syphilis). AED 320 standard, AED 480 VIP same-day. Results valid 90 days. YABS books appointment as part of renewal coordination.
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.