UAE Visa and Immigration Services:
Residence, Work and Family Visas
UAE residence visas come in several routes: investor or partner visas through your business, employment visas, family visas, Golden and Green visas, and visit visas. The right route depends on who sponsors you, how long you plan to stay and your income or investment. Maven& matches you to the right visa and manages the application with the authorities.
- Right visa route chosen first
- Application and follow-up handled
- Transparent, itemised pricing
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- UAE visa partner
Visa routes we handle
Investor, employment, family, Golden, Green and visit visas.
Authorities involved
ICP, GDRFA, MOHRE and approved medical centres.
Team from start to launch
One consultant handles your application, approvals, visas and bank account introductions.
- Visa routes
Main ways to get a UAE visa
Visas through your business
Investor, partner and employee visas sponsored by your licensed company.
Visas through a sponsor
Family and dependant visas sponsored by a UAE resident.
Self-sponsored visas
Golden and Green visas that do not depend on an employer or company.
Short-stay visas
Tourist and visit visas for business trips, family visits and house hunting.
How do UAE visa applications work?
Most residence visas follow the same sequence, though the sponsor and documents differ.
- Entry permit or status change: you enter on an entry permit, or change status if you are already in the UAE.
- Medical test and Emirates ID: adults complete a medical fitness test and biometrics.
- Sponsor requirements: the sponsor must meet licence, salary or income rules for the visa type.
- Authority: Dubai visas run through GDRFA and other emirates through ICP.
- Renewal and cancellation: residence visas must be renewed or cancelled on time to avoid fines.
- Visa comparison
Main UAE visa types compared
Each visa has a different sponsor and purpose. This table is a starting point.
| Visa | Sponsor | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor or partner visa | Your company | Linked to the company, renewable | Owners and partners |
| Employment visa | Employer | Linked to the labour contract, renewable | Hired staff |
| Family visa | A resident sponsor | Linked to the sponsor visa | Spouse and children |
| Golden Visa | Self-sponsored | 5 or 10 years | Investors, founders and specialists |
| Green Visa | Self-sponsored | 5 years | Freelancers and skilled workers |
| Tourist or visit visa | Tourism company or host | Short stay, or multi-entry up to 5 years | Visitors |
- Visa services
Three groups of visa services
Visas
For owners and staff
- Investor and partner visas
- Employment visas
- Quota checked first
- Medical test and Emirates ID
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Visas
For spouse and children
- Sponsor eligibility checked
- Tenancy and salary documents
- Attested family documents
- Medical test for adults
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Visas
For self-sponsored residence
- Golden and Green visas
- Eligibility checked first
- Documents prepared
- Family options reviewed
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
How much does UAE visa and immigration services cost?
There is no single price, because the total depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved. Maven& gives you an itemised quote that lists every government and service fee before you commit.
- Government and authority fees
- Medical test and Emirates ID, where required
- Typing and application fees
- Extra approvals, if your case needs them
- Attestation or translation, if needed
- Maven& service fee
- How it works
How a UAE visa application works in 5 steps
Confirm your route
We check the visa route, the sponsor and your eligibility.
Open the immigration file
We obtain the approvals and submit the entry permit or status change.
Enter or change status
You enter the UAE, or change status if you are already here.
Medical test and Emirates ID
You complete the medical fitness test and biometrics.
Residence visa issued
The visa is stamped or issued digitally and your Emirates ID arrives.
Documents required for UAE visa and immigration services
Most applications need only a few documents to start. Send us what you have and we will tell you what is missing for your case.
- Passport copy with sufficient validity
- Passport-size photograph on a white background
- Current UAE visa and Emirates ID, if you live in the UAE
- Trade licence and establishment card, for company-sponsored visas
- Medical fitness test result, where required
- Marriage and birth certificates, for family cases, attested where required
- Employment contract or sponsor documents, where required
- Approval documents, where your case is regulated
- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for UAE visa and immigration services
One dedicated consultant
One consultant handles your trade licence, visas, Ejari and bank account introductions, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees, office, visa and service costs line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Right route checked before you pay
Rules and requirements change by visa type and authority. We check your route and eligibility before you pay a fee.
Licence, visas and bank in one process
Company formation, residence visas, corporate tax registration and bank introductions are handled as one coordinated plan.
- FAQs
UAE visa and immigration services: frequently asked questions
It depends on who sponsors you and how long you plan to stay. Owners use an investor or partner visa, staff an employment visa, families a dependant visa, and long-term residents may qualify for a Golden or Green visa. We check your route first.
GDRFA handles residence visas issued in Dubai, while ICP handles visas issued in the other emirates. We apply through the right channel for your case.
Residence visa applicants aged 18 and over complete a medical fitness test at an approved centre. See medical test and Emirates ID.
Yes. A company with a valid licence and establishment card can sponsor visas for owners and employees within its quota. See the investor and partner visa.
A long-term, self-sponsored residence visa of 5 or 10 years for eligible investors, entrepreneurs and specialists. See the Golden Visa.
Expired or cancelled residence visas have a grace period that depends on the visa type, and daily overstay fines apply after it. See visa renewal and cancellation.
In many cases yes, by changing status once a sponsor, such as a company or employer, applies for residence. We check your route first.
The cost depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved, so there is no single price. Maven& gives you an itemised quote before you commit. Try the cost calculator.
The timeline depends on your case, the authority, your documents and any approvals. We give you a timeline for your case before you start. See the 5-step process.
Yes. We confirm your route and eligibility, prepare the application, manage approvals and follow the process through to your Emirates ID. Final approvals are always the authority\u2019s decision. Contact us for an itemised quote.
Reviewed by the Maven& corporate setup team. Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before you commit.
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