UAE Employment Visa

A standard residency option sponsored by employers for professionals, managers, and staff working in the UAE.

Seamless Employment Visa Processing

The UAE Employment Visa is the primary residency permit issued to foreign employees hired by mainland or free zone companies in the UAE. It requires an active corporate trade license and MOHRE approval.

Invest First manages all employer-sponsored visa operations, coordinating labor contracts, medical checkups, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping.

UAE Employment Visa Overview

Setting up employment visas requires strict coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and the GDRFA. Our consultants handle labor quota approvals, offer letters, work permits, and final residence stamping.

We specialize in end-to-end employee visa clearance for both mainland DED companies and all major UAE Free Zones, minimizing administrative delays.

Employment Visa Eligibility Requirements

Requirements for obtaining a standard employment visa:

A valid trade license of the sponsoring company

Official employment contract aligned with MOHRE rules

Attested educational certificates for skilled professions

Passing the mandatory UAE medical fitness test

Our team ensures that your labor contracts match the correct professional designations to comply with UAE employment laws.

Employment Visa Application Process

We handle the complete corporate employment visa lifecycle:

MOHRE labor quota approval and job offer letter registration

Employment entry permit issuance

Status change or entry stamping

Mandatory medical fitness test

Emirates ID biometrics and typing

Residency visa stamping and labor card issuance

Each stage is monitored to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion.

Why Choose Invest First for Employment Visas

Outsource your corporate PRO tasks to Invest First to ensure seamless employee onboarding and full labor regulatory compliance.

We minimize rejection risks and expedite labor card approvals with direct government relations.

Professional Work Permits

Direct processing with MOHRE and immigration

Drafting and review of legal labor contracts

Dedicated corporate account managers

Employee medical and biometric fast-track

Proactive visa renewal alerts

Frequently Asked Questions –
Employment Visa FAQ

A UAE Employment Visa is a residence permit issued to foreign nationals who have secured a job with a UAE-based employer. It allows individuals to legally live and work in the UAE.

Anyone who receives a valid job offer from a UAE company and meets the requirements set by the UAE immigration and labor authorities may be eligible for an Employment Visa.

Required documents typically include a valid passport, passport-sized photographs, educational certificates (if applicable), employment contract, entry permit, medical fitness certificate, and Emirates ID application.

The processing time generally ranges from 7 to 15 working days, depending on document verification, medical testing, and government approvals.

A UAE Employment Visa is usually valid for 2 years for mainland companies and up to 3 years for certain free zone companies, subject to employer sponsorship.