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UAE Employment Visa

A 2-year residence visa sponsored by a UAE employer for staff

Our Employment Visa include entry permit, status change, medical and Emirates ID, and Requires a labour contract, MOHRE or free zone approval and, for skilled roles, an attested degree. Requires a labour contract, MOHRE or free zone approval and, for skilled roles, an attested degree. Importantly, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Employment Visa are priced per task and confirmed in writing.

Key points

GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so paperwork for Employment Visa move without waiting for a weekly run. Employment Visa are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. Requires a labour contract, MOHRE or free zone approval and, for skilled roles, an attested degree.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    We send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Employment Visa as soon as you describe the task.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    We gather scans or originals, check them against the issuing authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for UAE Employment Visa.

  3. Step 3: Submission and follow-up
    Step 3

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey submits the request, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    In short, the finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to UAE Employment Visa.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for UAE Employment Visa; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

  • Existing visa or entry permit copy
  • Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
  • Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
  • The company trade licence and establishment card
  • Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
  • Health insurance policy

Pricing

Pricing for UAE Employment Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for UAE Employment Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Residence Visa
GoldenKey service feeAED 2,500

Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit

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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.

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Why the UAE

On the ground, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of UAE Employment Visa predictable. For most clients, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies UAE Employment Visa for international entrepreneurs.

Why GoldenKey

If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Employment Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for UAE Employment Visa. Put simply, we will tell you plainly if Employment Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

Tell us about your plans for UAE Employment Visa and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.

Frequently asked questions

How long do Employment Visa take?

Most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 working days (Monday to Friday) inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.

Can GoldenKey handle Employment Visa for a company it did not set up?

Yes — We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the papers required.

Are government fees included in your price for Employment Visa?

Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.

Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?

Yes. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.

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