Partner visa
Partner Visa Residency for Named Shareholders
Partner visas are issued to individuals recorded as partners on a UAE trade licence, giving them residency through the business they co-own.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
How it works
The partner must be listed on the licence and, where applicable, the memorandum of association. The process mirrors the investor visa route with documentation confirming the shareholding.
- Requires named partner status on the licence
- Standard immigration process applies
- Family sponsorship eligibility
- Renewable residency
- Supports Emirates ID issuance
- Available across most jurisdictions
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.
In practice the categories overlap; the terminology depends on the authority and how the shareholding is recorded. We apply under the correct category for your licence.
No — partners can hold shares without taking UAE residency, though a visa is normally needed for banking, Emirates ID and day-to-day operations.
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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