UAE Residence Visa Services

UAE residence applications can be based on company ownership, employment, family sponsorship, Green Residence or Golden Residence. Gulf Corporate Services reviews the applicant status and proposed route first so the correct application can be confirmed before filing.

Our UAE Residence Visa service covers the stages included in the agreed scope. This can include route review, document checks, government filing support, entry or status steps, medical fitness, Emirates ID coordination and residence issuance follow up. We provide the required document checklist and an itemized quote before processing begins.

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UAE Residence Visa Options for Your Situation

The appropriate residence route depends on the sponsor, current immigration status and reason for residence. We review those points first and confirm the application route before document preparation begins.

  • You own or are forming a UAE company: We check whether the company and ownership position support the relevant investor or business related residence route and what must be completed before the visa stage.
  • You are being sponsored by a UAE employer: We confirm the employer related residence stage and the applicant documents needed once the employment side is ready.
  • You want to sponsor your spouse or children: We check the sponsor residence, relationship documents and current family sponsorship requirements before preparing the file.
  • You are considering Green Residence: We review the employment, freelance, self employment or investment basis against the current Green Residence requirements before filing.
  • You may qualify for Golden Residence: We identify the relevant Golden category and the evidence or endorsement that must support the application.
  • You are already inside the UAE: We check the current immigration status and whether an in country status step applies so it is priced and planned from the start.

What Our UAE Residence Visa Service Includes

Before filing we confirm the UAE Residence Visa work required for the actual route and applicant status. Gulf Corporate Services identifies the stages our team will handle, what the applicant must complete personally and which government or external charges are separate.

Visa route and sponsor review

We confirm the recommended route and sponsor position before government charges are paid.

Case specific document checklist

The checklist is prepared for the selected route rather than from a generic list.

File review before submission

Applicant and sponsor records are reviewed before filing so missing information can be identified early.

Government filing coordination

We prepare and coordinate the GDRFA or ICP filing stage included in the service.

Entry or status coordination

Any required entry or in country status step is identified before residence processing begins.

Medical and Emirates ID coordination

Industrial activities can require a suitable facility, utilities and additional authority approvals depending on the manufacturing or processing activity.

Residence Visa Options We Handle

The sponsor, eligibility evidence and government process vary by residence route. We review the applicable requirements before the application is filed.

Route Usually Suitable For What We Check Before Filing
Business Owner or Investor
Founders, shareholders, partners and qualifying investors
Company or investment position, sponsor file and whether the residence can proceed from the current corporate records.
Employment Residence
Employees sponsored by an eligible UAE employer
Employer readiness, applicant status and the residence stage that follows the employment process.
Family or Dependent
Eligible spouses, children, parents and other qualifying dependents
Sponsor residence, relationship evidence and the financial or accommodation requirements that apply to the category.
Green Residence
Eligible skilled workers, freelancers, self employed applicants and investors/business partners
Whether the applicant meets the current five year Green Residence conditions before paying application charges.
Golden Residence
Eligible investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, talents and other approved categories
The correct qualifying category, supporting evidence and any nomination or endorsement needed before submission.

How Much Will Your UAE Residence Visa Cost?

The total cost depends on the residence route, current immigration status and the government or external stages required for the case. One government permit fee does not represent the cost of the complete application.

For a Dubai Residence Visa under the private sector route, GDRFA currently lists AED 200 for the residence permit, AED 10 Knowledge Dirham, AED 10 Innovation Dirham and AED 20 for delivery. An AED 500 in country fee can apply. Medical fitness, Emirates ID, insurance, entry or status steps and professional service fees are separate when required.

Cost Item When It Applies How It Appears in the Quote
Government residence charges
For the selected residence route
Current authority charges shown separately.
Entry or in country status charges
When the applicant needs an entry or status step
Included only if the current immigration position requires it.
Medical fitness
Where the residence category requires medical screening
Shown as included or separate in the agreed scope.
Emirates ID or biometrics
Where ID issuance or renewal is required
Separated so the government process is easy to understand.
Health insurance
Where the selected route or emirate requires valid coverage
Quoted according to the actual policy requirement.
Our professional fee
For the work our team is handling
Listed separately from government and external charges.
Optional related services
Dependents, renewals, company setup or PRO work
Added only when you ask us to include them.

How Our Team Handles Your Application

After you approve the route and quote, we move the application through the stages that apply to the case. We coordinate the sequence so sponsor records, applicant documents and government requirements are handled at the appropriate stage.

We confirm the sponsor, visa category, current UAE status and the work included in our fee.

We provide a case specific checklist and review the file before submission.

Where required, we coordinate the entry permit or in country status step before residence issuance.

Eligible adult applicants complete the approved medical fitness stage when required for the route.

The ID and biometric stage is completed in the correct sequence for the application.

We follow the government residence stage included in the scope and confirm completion when approved.

Documents We Will Need From You

We provide the document checklist once the route is confirmed and review the file before submission.

  • Valid passport and recent photograph for the applicant.
  • Current UAE visa or immigration details where applicable.
  • Sponsor or employer records for employment and dependent applications.
  • Company, shareholding or investment evidence for business related residence.
  • Relationship documents for spouse, children or other dependent applications.
  • Category specific evidence for Green or Golden Residence when applicable.

If a document needs attestation, certification or an additional authority approval, we identify it before the government filing stage.

Why Choose Gulf Corporate Services for UAE Residence Visas?

Our visa service coordinates the residence route, required documents, expected charges and application stages through one team.

  • 14+ Years: UAE setup experience
  • 1,100+ Companies: Worked with since 2012
  • Business Bay: 2513 Iris Bay Tower
  • One Scope: Visa and related support

Our Dubai based team can connect the residence application with company formation, PRO services, health insurance and related corporate work when those services are required. If the company, employer or sponsor is already in place, we keep the scope limited to the visa work needed.

Before filing, we provide an itemized scope that separates expected government and external charges from our professional fee. Approval remains with the relevant UAE authority and no residence route is presented as guaranteed.

Renewals and Dependent Visa Support

We can also support residence renewals and dependent applications when they are included in the required service.

Residence Renewal

Whether the sponsor or qualifying basis is still valid, which medical, Emirates ID or insurance steps need updating and whether the existing route still fits.

Dependent Residence

Sponsor residence, relationship evidence and the current financial, accommodation and immigration requirements that apply to the dependent category.

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UAE Residence Visa FAQs

These questions cover the main points clients usually confirm before a residence application begins. The final requirements depend on the selected route, sponsor and current immigration status.

Yes. Our first step is to review your sponsor, current UAE status and reason for residence so we can identify the route we can support before you pay application charges.

Many routes can begin while you are outside the country. The entry, medical, Emirates ID and status steps depend on the category and we confirm the sequence for your case before filing.

Not for every route. Employment, family, Green and Golden Residence do not all require you to own a company. A company becomes relevant when the residence is linked to business ownership or investment.

The total depends on the route and the steps your case needs. We provide an itemized quote showing expected authority charges, external costs and our professional fee instead of quoting only the government permit fee.

No. Final approval is made by the relevant UAE immigration authority. Our role is to assess the route, prepare the agreed application scope and coordinate the process correctly based on the information and documents provided.

Yes. We can include renewals, dependent applications and related PRO support when those services are needed, so you do not have to move connected work to another provider.

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