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Pillar 3 · Visas

UAE residency, end-to-end.

Employment, family, golden, investor visas — plus Emirates ID, Ejari, medical fitness. Through GDRFA Dubai and ICP. Itemised AED pricing per visa type. Standard processing: 5–10 working days.

Employment visa
5–10 d
Golden visa
30 d
Family visa min
AED 2,400
Languages
EN · AR · HI · UR
Visa types

Eight residency routes covered.

UAE residency visas are issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) or by ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) for other emirates. Every residency visa requires a sponsor (employer, family member, or investment), a medical fitness test through DHA Dubai or DOH Abu Dhabi, biometric data submission for Emirates ID, and Ejari registration for residential address proof. Standard processing is 5–10 working days; the Golden Visa takes approximately 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a UAE employment visa take?

Standard employment visa: 5–10 working days from MOHRE work permit submission to Emirates ID issuance. Steps include MOHRE work permit (2–3 days), entry permit if outside UAE (3–5 days), medical fitness (1 day), Emirates ID biometrics (1 day), and visa stamping (2–3 days). Premium category roles can be expedited.

How do I qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

Five main routes as of 2026: real estate investor (AED 2M property), public investor (AED 2M qualifying investment), entrepreneur (audited project worth AED 500k+), specialised talent (PhD, doctor, scientist, athlete), and outstanding student. Applications go through GDRFA Dubai or ICP. Processing takes approximately 30 working days.

Can I sponsor my family on a mainland visa?

Yes. UAE residents earning AED 4,000+/month with attested labour contract can sponsor spouse and children. Earning AED 20,000+/month or holding senior roles can also sponsor parents (with additional medical insurance requirements). Family visas are processed through GDRFA Dubai or ICP for other emirates.

Is Ejari mandatory for visa applications?

Yes in Dubai. The Dubai Land Department's Ejari registration is required to prove residential address before any residency visa application. AED 220 government fee plus typing centre charges. Abu Dhabi uses a different system (Tawtheeq) but the same principle applies — registered tenancy is mandatory.

What does YABS visa processing cost?

Employment visa fully delivered: from AED 2,900 (YABS service + government fees + medical + Emirates ID, exclusive of insurance and Tasheel typing). Investor visa: from AED 3,200. Family visa: from AED 2,400. Golden visa: from AED 5,500 + AED 1,150 government fee per applicant. Itemised on each visa-type page.

Apply for your UAE visa

Apply online in 4 steps. Itemised AED quote, no sales-call gate.

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.