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UAE Employee Visa and Residence Process

A step-by-step guide that helps HR teams process UAE residence visas for new employees correctly and without delays — in full compliance with MOHRE and ICP requirements.

What's Inside the Guide?

A complete reference covering every stage of the UAE visa and residence process, from pre-entry approvals to Emirates ID collection.

Verifying employment visa quota availability with MOHRE

Preparing and attesting the employment contract

Applying for the entry permit via ICP (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship)

Completing the medical fitness test after the employee arrives in UAE

Applying for the residence visa stamping in the passport

Registering biometrics and Emirates ID at ICP

Collecting the Emirates ID and filing a copy in the employee record

Enrolling the employee in mandatory UAE health insurance within 30 days of joining

Why You Need This Guide

Processing a UAE residence visa without a documented process leads to missed deadlines, overstay fines, and employees working without valid status. UAE Labour Law and ICP regulations set strict timelines — a structured guide ensures your team never misses a step.

Process UAE residence visas on time and without fines
Stay compliant with MOHRE, ICP, and UAE Labour Law requirements
Give new employees a professional, stress-free visa experience

How to Use This Guide

Download the guide

As soon as a new hire accepts their offer

Verify visa quota availability

Via MOHRE before initiating any paperwork

Follow each step in order

And document dates and reference numbers throughout

File the completed guide

In the employee's record alongside their Emirates ID copy

Ready to Process Visas with Confidence?

Download the guide for free and start using it today.

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