Visa Services in Dubai
Employment, investor, family and Golden Visa processing — including medical, biometrics and Emirates ID.
About this service
IDOS manages the complete UAE residence visa journey: entry permit, status change or exit-and-return, medical fitness test, biometrics, Emirates ID and visa stamping on the residence file.
We handle employment visas and work permits for staff, investor and partner visas for shareholders, family sponsorship for spouse, children and parents, and Golden Visa applications for eligible investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent.
Key benefits
Every visa category
Employment, investor, partner, family, domestic worker and Golden Visa under one advisor.
Medical & biometrics
Appointments booked and coordinated, including express medical where required.
Status change managed
In-country status change or exit-and-return arranged so your team keeps working.
Renewals tracked
Expiry monitoring for every visa on your establishment file, with renewal filed in advance.
All visa categories
Investor, partner, employment, family, domestic worker, freelance and visit visa extensions.
Medical and biometrics booked
We schedule and accompany medical fitness testing and Emirates ID biometrics appointments.
Our process
- 1Eligibility check and quota confirmation
- 2Entry permit application
- 3Status change or entry on the permit
- 4Medical fitness test and biometrics
- 5Emirates ID and residence visa issued
Required documents
- Original passport valid for at least six months
- Passport-size photographs with white background
- Trade licence and establishment card of the sponsoring company
- Employment contract or offer letter
- Attested degree certificate for professional categories
- Marriage and birth certificates, attested, for family visas
- Tenancy contract or Ejari of the sponsor for family sponsorship
- Salary certificate or six months' bank statements
- Medical fitness test result and Emirates ID application receipt
Frequently asked questions
How long does a UAE employment visa take?
Typically 7–14 working days from entry permit to Emirates ID, depending on the authority, medical results and whether express channels are used.
Can I sponsor my family on a residence visa?
Yes, subject to salary threshold and accommodation requirements. We assess eligibility before filing and prepare the attested documents required.
Who qualifies for the Golden Visa?
Investors, real-estate owners above the threshold, entrepreneurs, specialised talent, outstanding students and certain professionals. We assess eligibility free of charge.
How long does a UAE residence visa take?
Entry permit issuance takes three to five working days, with medical testing, Emirates ID and stamping adding roughly another week.
What is the salary requirement to sponsor family?
Sponsors generally need a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with accommodation, plus suitable housing evidenced by a tenancy contract.
How long is a residence visa valid?
Standard residence visas are issued for two years in the private sector, with longer terms for certain free zones and long-term residency categories.
What happens if I overstay my visa?
Daily fines accrue from the grace period's end. We can calculate and settle fines and arrange a status change where permitted.
Can I change employer while on a residence visa?
Yes. The current visa is cancelled and a new one issued by the incoming employer; in many cases the status can be changed without leaving the UAE.
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