Employee visa
Employee Visas and Work Permits for Your Team
We manage staff onboarding from labour quota and work permit through to medical testing, Emirates ID and visa stamping, so your hires can start on schedule.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
What the process covers
Employers must hold the relevant establishment registrations and quota before issuing work permits. Each step is time-bound, so sequencing matters.
- Establishment card and labour registration
- Quota approval where required
- Work permit and entry permit
- Labour contract submission
- Medical fitness and Emirates ID
- Visa stamping and renewals
How the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
Documents usually required
Exact requirements depend on the authority, activity and nationality. We confirm your list before submission.
- Passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Passport-size photographs to authority specification
- Proposed company names (multiple options)
- Description of the intended business activity
- Visa page or entry stamp where applicable
- Proof of address or utility bill where requested
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? A consultant can walk you through the detail in a short call.
Mainland employers typically require quota approval linked to office space and activity. Free zone employers work within the visa allocation attached to their package.
Yes — a status change or transfer from the previous sponsor is usually possible, subject to cancellation of the existing visa and standard approvals.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Free consultation
Speak with a Bizzone UAE consultant
Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
- +971 50 121 6915
- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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