At a glance
  • The company must be eligible to sponsor before individual processing.
  • Job, quota and authority rules affect employee applications.
  • Medical, biometric and insurance steps are time-sensitive.
01

Prepare the sponsor

The company generally needs a valid licence and the relevant immigration or establishment file. Employee processing may also involve labour establishment records, quota and job classification requirements.

  • Valid trade licence
  • Establishment or immigration card
  • Office and quota compatibility
  • Authorised signatory records
02

Process the individual

The sequence commonly includes entry permission or status adjustment, medical fitness examination where applicable, Emirates ID biometrics, insurance and residence issuance. Exact steps vary by category and emirate.

  • Passport and photograph
  • Entry or status document
  • Medical and biometric completion
  • Employment or investor evidence
03

Maintain status

Track expiry, passport changes, employment amendments, dependants, cancellation and grace periods. Avoid travel or status changes that conflict with an active application.

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Official sources

This guide is informed by current official guidance. Rules, fees and authority practice can change.

Important: This article is general information, not legal, tax, immigration or financial advice. Eligibility and obligations depend on your facts and the current rules of the relevant authority.