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UAE Employment Visa & Work Permit

Employment visa, work permit, medical, and Emirates ID processing — DM & CO. manages the full pipeline for your UAE employees.

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7–14
Days
Processing

Employment Visa

Full Pipeline — Hassle-Free

UAE employment visa processing is a multi-step process spanning MOHRE labour quota approval, work permit issuance, entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID enrolment, residency visa stamping, and labour card activation. Errors at any step cause delays and additional cost.

DM & CO. manages the full pipeline end-to-end — from offer letter through to active labour card — so your employees are operational quickly. We also handle renewals, cancellations, status changes, and family sponsorship of employees on residence-grade salaries.

Key Advantages

Why Choose Our Visa Service

Full-Service Processing

One-stop pipeline from offer letter to active labour card — you focus on hiring, we handle the rest.

MOHRE Quota Management

Establishment card, labour file, and quota allocation managed in line with your activity and Emiratisation targets.

Medical & Emirates ID

Coordinated medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — minimal employee disruption.

Fast Turnaround

Typical 7–14 day timelines for standard skilled-worker visas. Express routes available for urgent hires.

Renewal & Cancellation

End-to-end management of visa renewals and compliant exit / cancellation processing.

Compliance Built-In

Salary thresholds, contract registration, WPS enrolment — every step compliant with UAE Labour Law.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

7–14 working days from offer letter to active labour card for standard skilled positions. Some regulated roles (medical, legal, security) require additional approvals that extend timelines.

The work permit (Tasreeh) authorises the employee to work; the residence visa (with Emirates ID) grants legal residency. Both are linked through MOHRE and ICP and processed sequentially.

Yes — UAE law permits transfer of work permits between employers via MOHRE’s transfer procedure, subject to release approval and quota availability at the new employer.

Government fees alone typically range AED 4,500–7,000 depending on activity and category. Service-inclusive packages from DM & CO. cover MOHRE, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Passport (6+ months validity), passport-size photograph, attested educational certificate, and a signed offer letter. Some categories also require equivalency or sector-specific certificates.

Get Started Today

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Employment Visas?

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