Typically 7–15 working days from work permit to Emirates ID, assuming documents are complete.
Employment Visa
Employment Visa Dubai
Process Dubai employment visas for your team — KPM Global Services manages work permits, labour contracts, medical, and Emirates ID for employees.
- Work Permits
- Labour Compliance
- Bulk Processing
Employment Visa Flow
Employment Visa Dubai
1Quota
2Permit
3Visa
4Emirates ID
Full labour compliance
MOHRE and GDRFA coordinated.
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Overview
Dubai employment visa process
A Dubai employment visa allows UAE companies to sponsor foreign employees for residence and work, requiring coordination between MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources), GDRFA immigration, and your company establishment.
The process includes work permit approval, labour contract attestation, entry permit, medical test, visa stamping, and Emirates ID — with mainland and free zone variations.
KPM Global Services handles employment visa processing for startups and established companies, ensuring quota compliance and timely onboarding of staff.
Who This Is For
Employment visa clients
- UAE companies hiring first employees
- Growing businesses expanding visa quota
- HR departments outsourcing visa processing
- Free zone companies onboarding international staff
- Mainland employers requiring MOHRE compliance
- Companies transferring employees from other UAE entities
How We Help
Employment visa services
Quota verification
Confirm company visa quota supports new hires.
Work permit application
File MOHRE work permit and labour contract.
Entry permit & visa
Process GDRFA entry permit and residence visa stamping.
Medical & Emirates ID
Coordinate employee medical and biometric appointments.
Bulk hiring support
Process multiple employee visas efficiently.
Transfers & cancellations
Manage visa transfers between companies and cancellations.
Process
Employment visa steps
- 1
Quota check
Verify available visa quota on company establishment.
- 2
Work permit
Submit MOHRE application with signed labour contract.
- 3
Entry permit
Obtain entry permit for employee arrival or status change.
- 4
Visa stamping
Complete residence visa stamping after entry or status change.
- 5
Medical & ID
Employee completes medical fitness and biometrics.
- 6
Emirates ID delivery
Emirates ID issued; employee fully onboarded.
Documents
Employment visa documents
- Employee passport copy (minimum six months validity)
- Passport-size photographs
- Educational certificates (attested for certain roles)
- Company trade licence and establishment card
- Signed MOHRE labour contract
- Visa quota availability confirmation
- Previous visa cancellation (if transferring)
- Job title and salary details per contract
Pricing
Employment visa cost factors
Per-employee costs include multiple government touchpoints.
- MOHRE work permit and labour card fees
- GDRFA visa and entry permit charges
- Medical fitness test cost
- Emirates ID registration fees
- PRO typing, attestation, and service charges
Free zone and mainland fee schedules differ. KPM Global Services itemises per employee.
Timeline
Employment visa duration
3–5 days
Work permit
MOHRE approves work permit and contract.
2–3 days
Entry permit
Employee entry permit or status change issued.
1–2 days
Stamping
Residence visa stamped.
5–10 days
Medical & ID
Medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID completed.
Avoid Mistakes
Employment visa errors
- Hiring beyond allocated visa quota
- Salary below MOHRE minimum for job category
- Unattested educational certificates for skilled roles
- Delaying medical test beyond permitted window
- Employment visa without valid company licence
- Incorrect job title on contract versus actual role
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on Dubai employment visa processing from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
Free tool
Establishment visa capacity
Calculate and check before you speak to an advisor — FTA-aligned thresholds, instant results, PDF export.
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