Employment Visa & PRO Services
Hire staff and keep your company's government paperwork under control.
Starting from
AED 2,820.58
New employee visa — government/service-centre fees
- Typical timeline
- 5-10 working days per visa
- Best for
- Employers and HR teams
- Covers
- Hiring to cancellation
- New employee visa — government/service-centre fees
- From AED 2,820.58
About Employment Visa & PRO Services
Employing someone in the UAE means a work permit, an entry permit or status change, a medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping, plus renewals and cancellations later.
Our PRO team handles the paperwork with the labour and immigration authorities so your business can focus on work.
Complete cycle
New visas, renewals, amendments and cancellations.
Quota and approvals
Labour approvals and establishment card kept current.
Time saved
No queues, no missed deadlines.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Purpose
Employee residency
Supports eligible employees entering the UAE under an employer-sponsored arrangement.
Sponsor
UAE employer
The employer or sponsoring entity manages the employment-related immigration process.
Process
Multi-stage
Employment immigration can involve work permit, entry, medical, Emirates ID and residence procedures.
Compliance
Employer-led
The sponsoring company remains responsible for maintaining the employee's immigration records.
Is this right for you?
Who needs employment visa support?
UAE companies hiring overseas employees
Companies transferring employees to the UAE
Businesses onboarding new staff
Employers managing employee visa renewals
Companies requiring immigration and PRO coordination
Coordinate the full employment immigration process
Employment visa processing involves multiple stages and documents. We coordinate the relevant immigration steps from initial application through residence and Emirates ID procedures.
The exact process depends on the employer's jurisdiction, employee nationality and current immigration status.
- Review employer and employee documents
- Coordinate work permit or entry procedures
- Track immigration approvals
- Arrange medical and Emirates ID steps
- Complete residence procedures
Keep employee records compliant
After issuance, employers need to monitor visa validity, employment records and related immigration obligations so renewals can be completed on time.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Employee documents
- Passport copy
- Passport photograph
- Education or qualification documents where required
- Current visa information where applicable
Employer documents
- Valid trade licence
- Company immigration file
- Authorised signatory information
Employment information
Job title, employment details and other information required for the relevant work permit process.
Medical and Emirates ID
Eligible applicants may need to complete medical fitness and Emirates ID procedures.
What is included
- Work permit and offer letter
- Entry permit or status change
- Medical and Emirates ID
- Visa stamping and labour contract
- Renewals and cancellations
- Establishment card services
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Request
Send us the employee details and offer.
- 2
Approvals
Labour and immigration approvals obtained.
- 3
Process
Medical, Emirates ID and stamping handled.
- 4
Deliver
Visa and documents handed over.
Important to know
Before you proceed
The employer must remain compliant
The sponsoring company is responsible for maintaining the employee's immigration and employment records.
Visa and work permission are linked
Employment immigration involves more than the residence sticker or digital residence record.
Qualifications can matter
Certain roles may require educational certificates, professional licences or other supporting documents.
Renew before expiry
Employers should monitor employee visa and related document expiry dates to avoid operational disruption.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppOften one to two weeks, depending on whether the employee is inside the UAE and how fast the medical and Emirates ID steps are done.
Yes. We track expiry dates and handle renewals and cancellations too.
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