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Dubai • Work & Residency • Employment Visa
UAE Employment Visa (Work Visa) – Dubai
Join a Dubai employer under Mainland (MOHRE) or Free Zone sponsorship. Westly Global Services manages offers, quotas, approvals, medicals, Emirates ID, and residency stamping end-to-end.
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Who Is the Employment Visa For?
Professionals hired by a UAE entity (Mainland or Free Zone) who need legal residency to live and work in Dubai, open bank accounts, obtain Emirates ID, and sponsor dependents.
Live & Work Legally
Residency tied to your employer with a valid labour contract.
Emirates ID & Banking
Access government and financial services with EID.
Dependents
Sponsor spouse and children after your residency is issued.
Renewable
Multi-year permits renewed by your sponsor before expiry.
Eligibility & Visa Types
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Mainland (MOHRE): Employer registered with MOHRE; labour contract issued; quota availability confirmed.
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Free Zone: Employer licensed in a Dubai free zone; employment agreement per zone rules.
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Skill/Profession Mapping: Certain roles require relevant education/experience & attested certificates.
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Good Standing: Clean immigration history; overstay fines (if any) settled before processing.
Criteria vary by authority, role, and nationality. We confirm and guide for your specific case.
Employer vs Employee Responsibilities
Employer
Offer letter, quota, contract, portal submissions, fees, insurance (if applicable).
Employee
Provide documents, attend medical & biometrics, keep passport/visa valid, observe notice periods.
Employer Documents (Typical)
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Trade license, establishment card, MOHRE registration (if Mainland).
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Lease/Ejari or free zone lease; company stamp; signatory EID/POA.
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Quota allocation & insurance policy details (where required).
Employee Documents (Typical)
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Passport copy, current visa/EID (if any), recent photos.
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Education/experience certificates (attested if required for profession).
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IBAN & contact details; NOC if switching employers within UAE.
Employment Visa — Step by Step
1) Offer & QuotaEmployer issues offer and secures quota/approvals.
2) Entry Permit / Status ChangePermit issued; in-country status change if already in UAE.
3) Medicals & BiometricsMedical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics booked.
4) Residency StampingResidence permit issued & linked to Emirates ID.
5) Labour Contract & WPSContract finalized; payroll WPS activated (if Mainland).
Timelines & Compliance Notes
| Stage | Typical Steps | Notes |
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| Entry Permit | Offer → quota → application → issuance | Duration varies by authority; ensure passport validity. |
| Medical & EID | Medical fitness → biometrics → EID processing | Book earliest slots to accelerate issuance. |
| Stamping/Renewal | Residence issuance → portal updates | Renew early to avoid fines or system lockouts. |
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Need an Employment Visa for Dubai?
We’ll coordinate with your employer, manage the filings, and guide you through medicals, biometrics, and residency issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start working before residency is stamped?
You should wait for the required approvals and residency steps to be completed as per authority rules.
Can I change employers?
Yes, with proper NOC/cancellation and new sponsor approvals. We coordinate the switch to avoid gaps.
Can I travel during processing?
Travel may affect status if an entry permit or status change is in progress. We’ll advise based on your stage.
Do dependents wait until my visa is issued?
Yes. Dependents can be processed once your residency is active and salary/housing criteria are met.
