How Long Does a Dubai Employment Visa Take?

How Does the Employment Visa Process Work?

An employment visa is a residency and work permit issued to foreign employees working at a UAE company, sponsored by their employer.

The Role of Employer Sponsorship

The process consists of several stages: an offer letter from the employer, a work permit application, and then a residency visa application.

Average Processing Time

An employment visa process carried out with complete documents is usually completed within 2 to 4 weeks; a medical exam and Emirates ID application are part of this process.