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UAE employment visa and residency

We support employment residency through a company and the relevant Free Zone, checking the visa allocation and coordinating the required UAE procedures.

Information updated: 2 September 2026

Who this service suits

Employees of UAE Free Zone companies.
Business owners using an available company visa allocation.
Professionals who need residency, Emirates ID and a lawful basis to work.
Applicants who need medical and biometric coordination.

Vionara · Scope

What the service fee includes

01
Initial eligibility and company visa allocation check.
02
Document checklist and preliminary review.
03
Application and residency process coordination.
04
Medical examination and Emirates ID coordination.
05
Biometrics and status-change support where applicable.
06
Stage tracking through issuance of the residence document.

Costs

Potential additional costs

Medical insurance required for the visa category and Emirate.
Urgent government services.
In-country status change or new entry documentation.
Attestation and translation of degrees or professional documents.
Additional approvals for regulated professions.

Documents

Passport with sufficient validity.
Colour photo on a light background.
Company documents and visa allocation details.
Job offer or employment documents required by the zone.
Previous visa or cancellation document where applicable.
Degree and professional evidence for selected roles.

Process

Check the basis

We confirm the sponsoring company, role, quota, current status and Emirate.

Submit the initial application

We prepare the documents and start the process through the Free Zone and immigration services.

Complete UAE procedures

We coordinate the medical test, biometrics, Emirates ID and insurance.

Finalise residency

We check issuance and explain renewal and status conditions.

Timing and UAE presence

Estimated timeline

Approximately 2–4 weeks with an active company, available allocation and complete documents. Government review times can change.

Presence in the UAE

Yes. The applicant must be in the UAE for the medical examination and generally for Emirates ID biometrics.

Important

Restrictions and important conditions

The sponsoring company applies within its available visa allocation.
Role eligibility and requirements vary by Free Zone and profession.
Residence applicants aged 18 and over undergo a medical examination.
The competent authorities decide the application; Vionara cannot guarantee approval.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start remotely?

Yes. Preparation starts online, but the medical test and biometrics require UAE presence.

How long is the visa valid?

Validity depends on the category, sponsor and issuing authority. We confirm the applicable period before submission.

Is a degree required?

Not for every role. Qualified and regulated professions may require attested education documents.

Is insurance included in AED 8,000?

It is not automatically included. The final package and extra costs are confirmed after reviewing the case.

Official sources

Official UAE portal: work residence visa Official UAE portal: Free Zone recruitment