Residence visas for your whole team
Once your company has a trade licence and an establishment card, you can apply for residence visas for yourself, your partners and your employees. A UAE residence visa lets you live, work, open a personal bank account, rent property and sponsor your family.
Our PRO team manages each stage with the immigration and labour authorities and keeps track of renewal dates. For long-term residency without a company sponsor, ask us about the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
Visa services we provide
Every type of residence visa your business and family need.
Investor & partner visas
Residence visas for shareholders of your Mainland or Free Zone company, usually valid for two to three years and renewable.
Employment visas
Work permits and residence visas for your employees, including labour contracts, quota and labour card applications.
Family & dependent visas
Residence visas for your spouse, children and parents, plus domestic worker visas, once you meet the salary or income requirements.
What's included in our Visa & Immigration Support service
- Establishment & immigration card
- Entry permit applications
- In-country status change
- Medical fitness test booking
- Emirates ID biometrics & issuance
- Work permits & labour contracts
- Family & dependent sponsorship
- Renewals & cancellations
Our Visa & Immigration Support process, step by step
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Eligibility & quota
We confirm your visa quota and the documents needed for each applicant.
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Entry permit
We apply for the entry permit (or work permit) so the applicant can enter or change status in the UAE.
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Status change
If the applicant is already in the UAE, we change their status without leaving the country.
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Medical & biometrics
We book the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics appointment.
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Visa issuance
The residence visa is issued and linked to the Emirates ID, and we diarise the renewal date.
Documents typically required
Exact requirements depend on your jurisdiction, nationality and activity. We send you a personalised checklist after your consultation.
- Passport copy (6+ months validity)
- Passport photograph with white background
- Company trade licence and establishment card
- Entry stamp or current visa (if in the UAE)
- Attested degree (for some job titles)
- Attested marriage / birth certificates (family visas)
- Tenancy contract (Ejari) and salary proof (family visas)
*Timelines and figures are indicative and based on current UAE regulations, which can change. We confirm the latest requirements before you apply.
Why choose First Base for Visa & Immigration Support?
No queues for you
Our PRO team handles every typing centre and government visit.
Renewals tracked
We remind you before visas and Emirates IDs expire, avoiding fines.
Family handled together
Spouse, children and domestic staff visas processed alongside yours.
Want the full picture? Learn about First Base, estimate your setup with our business setup cost calculator or read our latest UAE business guides.
