{"id":2034,"date":"2025-05-30T10:53:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:17:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T13:17:29","slug":"how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sponsor Employees for Work Visas in Dubai: A Detailed 2025 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"509\">As Dubai continues to attract global talent and business investment, companies operating in the UAE often need to <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"312\">sponsor foreign employees<\/strong> to work legally in the country. Sponsoring employees for a work visa is a <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"408\">legal requirement<\/strong> and part of a regulated immigration and labor system designed to protect both employer and employee.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"687\">In this comprehensive guide, we\u2019ll walk you through <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"576\">each step<\/strong> involved in sponsoring a work visa in Dubai \u2014 whether you\u2019re a startup founder, HR manager, or business owner.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%F0%9F%A7%BE_Understanding_the_Basics\" title=\"\ud83e\uddfe Understanding the Basics\">\ud83e\uddfe Understanding the Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%E2%9C%85_Step-by-Step_Process_to_Sponsor_an_Employee_in_Dubai\" title=\"\u2705 Step-by-Step Process to Sponsor an Employee in Dubai\">\u2705 Step-by-Step Process to Sponsor an Employee in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_1_Ensure_You_Have_a_Valid_Trade_License\" title=\"Step 1: Ensure You Have a Valid Trade License\">Step 1: Ensure You Have a Valid Trade License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_2_Apply_for_Establishment_Card_if_not_already_issued\" title=\"Step 2: Apply for Establishment Card (if not already issued)\">Step 2: Apply for Establishment Card (if not already issued)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_3_Apply_for_Labor_Quota_Approval\" title=\"Step 3: Apply for Labor Quota Approval\">Step 3: Apply for Labor Quota Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_4_Submit_the_Job_Offer_and_Apply_for_a_Work_Permit\" title=\"Step 4: Submit the Job Offer and Apply for a Work Permit\">Step 4: Submit the Job Offer and Apply for a Work Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_5_Entry_Permit_If_the_Employee_is_Outside_UAE\" title=\"Step 5: Entry Permit (If the Employee is Outside UAE)\">Step 5: Entry Permit (If the Employee is Outside UAE)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_6_Medical_Test_and_Emirates_ID_Registration\" title=\"Step 6: Medical Test and Emirates ID Registration\">Step 6: Medical Test and Emirates ID Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#Step_7_Visa_Stamping_Residence_Permit\" title=\"Step 7: Visa Stamping (Residence Permit)\">Step 7: Visa Stamping (Residence Permit)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Documents_Checklist_For_Each_Employee\" title=\"\ud83d\udccb Documents Checklist (For Each Employee)\">\ud83d\udccb Documents Checklist (For Each Employee)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%F0%9F%92%BC_Costs_Involved_Approximate\" title=\"\ud83d\udcbc Costs Involved (Approximate)\">\ud83d\udcbc Costs Involved (Approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_Obligations_for_Employers\" title=\"\u2696\ufe0f Legal Obligations for Employers\">\u2696\ufe0f Legal Obligations for Employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_Final_Thoughts\" title=\"\ud83d\ude80 Final Thoughts\">\ud83d\ude80 Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-sponsor-employees-for-work-visas-in-dubai-a-detailed-2025-guide\/#%F0%9F%99%8B_Need_Help\" title=\"\ud83d\ude4b Need Help?\">\ud83d\ude4b Need Help?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%BE_Understanding_the_Basics\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddfe <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"728\">Understanding the Basics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"924\">A <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"749\">UAE work visa<\/strong> (also called a <strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"798\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e-startupindia.com\/learn\/how-to-apply-for-dubai-business-visa-from-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">residence visa<\/a> for employment<\/strong>) allows foreign nationals to live and work in Dubai legally. Sponsorship is typically done by a registered UAE-based company.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1000\">Depending on where your company is registered, the process may go through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1147\">\n<li data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1083\">\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1058\">MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources &amp; Emiratisation)<\/strong> \u2014 for mainland companies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1147\">\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1147\">The relevant <strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1122\">Free Zone Authority<\/strong> \u2014 for Free Zone entities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1152\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1211\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Step-by-Step_Process_to_Sponsor_an_Employee_in_Dubai\"><\/span>\u2705 Step-by-Step Process to Sponsor an Employee in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1271\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Ensure_You_Have_a_Valid_Trade_License\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1271\">Step 1: Ensure You Have a Valid Trade License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1303\">Before you can sponsor anyone:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<li data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1412\">Your business must be <strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1348\">legally licensed<\/strong> by the Department of Economic Development (DED) or a Free Zone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1524\">The <strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1439\">license activity<\/strong> should match the role you&#8217;re hiring for (e.g., a tech company can\u2019t sponsor a chef).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1606\">Your company should be registered with <strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1575\">MOHRE<\/strong>, if operating in the mainland.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1681\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Apply_for_Establishment_Card_if_not_already_issued\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1681\">Step 2: Apply for Establishment Card (if not already issued)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1790\">The <strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1724\">Establishment or Immigration Card<\/strong> is required to interact with immigration systems and issue visas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1804\">You&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1825\">Trade license copy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1844\">Tenancy contract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1875\">\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1875\">Emirates ID of company owner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1908\">Passport copy of company owner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1961\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Apply_for_Labor_Quota_Approval\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1961\">Step 3: Apply for Labor Quota Approval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2071\">This step involves requesting approval for the <strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2038\">number and nationalities<\/strong> of employees you intend to hire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2086\">For Mainland:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2107\">Done via <strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2107\">MOHRE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2198\">You may need to justify the need based on your business activity and current staff count<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2214\">For Free Zone:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<li data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<p data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2265\">Submit to the respective <strong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2265\">Free Zone Authority<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2350\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2276\">Tip:<\/em> Some nationalities may be restricted based on bilateral labor agreements.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2355\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2421\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Submit_the_Job_Offer_and_Apply_for_a_Work_Permit\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2421\">Step 4: Submit the Job Offer and Apply for a Work Permit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2450\">Once the quota is approved:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<li data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2502\">\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2502\">Issue an <strong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2478\">offer letter<\/strong> (in Arabic and English)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2565\">\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2565\">Apply for a <strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2532\">work permit<\/strong> (also called &#8220;initial approval&#8221;)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<p data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2616\">Duration: <strong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2599\">Valid for 60 days<\/strong> to enter the UAE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2639\"><strong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2639\">Documents needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2770\">\n<li data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2662\">\n<p data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2662\">Copy of the passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2703\">\n<p data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2703\">Passport-size photo (white background)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<p data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2738\">Academic certificates (attested)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2770\">\n<p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2770\">Labor contract \/ offer letter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2775\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2838\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Entry_Permit_If_the_Employee_is_Outside_UAE\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2838\">Step 5: Entry Permit (If the Employee is Outside UAE)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2942\">Also known as a <strong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2869\">Pink Visa<\/strong>, this is an <strong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2898\">Entry Permit<\/strong> allowing the employee to legally enter UAE.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2952\">Options:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3065\">\n<li data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2999\">Send the entry permit to the employee abroad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3065\">\n<p data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3065\">Or if the person is already in UAE, apply for <strong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3065\">status change<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3129\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Medical_Test_and_Emirates_ID_Registration\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3129\">Step 6: Medical Test and Emirates ID Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3166\">Once the employee arrives in Dubai:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<li data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3249\">\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3249\">Take them for a <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3220\">mandatory medical fitness test<\/strong> (blood test and chest X-ray)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3319\">\n<p data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3319\">Apply for <strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3278\">Emirates ID<\/strong> (includes fingerprinting and biometrics)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<p data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3406\">Arrange for <strong data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3365\">mandatory health insurance<\/strong> (a visa will not be issued without this)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3411\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3461\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Visa_Stamping_Residence_Permit\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3461\">Step 7: Visa Stamping (Residence Permit)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3503\">After medical and Emirates ID processes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3702\">\n<li data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3593\">\n<p data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3593\">Submit documents to <strong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3593\">General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3702\">\n<p data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3702\">The employee\u2019s passport will be stamped with the <strong data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3663\">residence visa<\/strong> (valid for 2 years for private sector)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3707\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3754\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Documents_Checklist_For_Each_Employee\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Documents Checklist (For Each Employee)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 275px;\" width=\"1085\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"4705\">\n<thead data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3851\">\n<tr data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3851\">\n<th data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3803\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Required Document<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3851\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4705\">\n<tr data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4040\">\n<td data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3993\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Passport copy<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4040\">Minimum 6-month validity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4135\">\n<td data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4088\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Passport-size photo<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4135\">White background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4230\">\n<td data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4183\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Job offer letter<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4230\">Must match trade license activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4325\">\n<td data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4278\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Academic certificates<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4325\">Attested by UAE embassy and MOFA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4420\">\n<td data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4373\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Valid Entry Permit<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4420\">For those coming from outside UAE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4515\">\n<td data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4468\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medical test report<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4515\">From authorized health center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4610\">\n<td data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4563\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Emirates ID application<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4610\">Fingerprinting is required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4705\">\n<td data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4658\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Health insurance policy<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4705\">Must be issued before visa stamping<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4710\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4746\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BC_Costs_Involved_Approximate\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbc Costs Involved (Approximate)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 221px;\" width=\"1051\" data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"5209\">\n<thead data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<tr data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<th data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4786\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Item<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4802\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cost (AED)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"5209\">\n<tr data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4913\">\n<td data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4897\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Entry Permit<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4913\">500 \u2013 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"4969\">\n<td data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"4953\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medical Test<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"4969\">300 \u2013 700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5025\">\n<td data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5009\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Emirates ID<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5025\">200 \u2013 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5081\">\n<td data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5065\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Visa Stamping<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5081\">500 \u2013 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5137\">\n<td data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5121\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Health Insurance<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5137\">600 \u2013 2,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5209\">\n<td data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Labor Quota &amp; Admin Fees<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5209\">Varies by Free Zone or MOHRE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5269\">\ud83e\uddfe <em data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5269\">Total estimated cost per employee: AED 3,000 \u2013 6,000+<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5274\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5276\" data-end=\"5313\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_Obligations_for_Employers\"><\/span>\u2696\ufe0f Legal Obligations for Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5528\">\n<li data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5363\">\n<p data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5363\">Maintain <strong data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5363\">up-to-date visa and labor records<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5413\">\n<p data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5413\"><strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5382\">Cancel visas<\/strong> when employees leave or resign<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5456\">\n<p data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5456\">Ensure timely <strong data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5442\">renewals<\/strong> before expiry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5528\">\n<p data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5528\">Comply with <strong data-start=\"5471\" data-end=\"5495\">gratuity, labor laws<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5528\">end-of-service benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5533\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5555\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude80 Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5808\">Sponsoring employees for work visas in Dubai is a <strong data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5642\">structured yet flexible process<\/strong>, and getting it right ensures your business can operate smoothly and legally. 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