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UAE Residence Visasfor Owners & Staff
Investor, partner and employee residence visas processed end to end, from entry permit and status change to medical test, Emirates ID and residence issuance.
- Investor Visas
- Employee Visas
- Medical & Emirates ID
- Status Change
- Renewals
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Residence Visas Without the Runaround
A UAE residence visa lets owners and employees live in the UAE. It is sponsored by your company, issued by the immigration authorities after a medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics, and must be renewed before it expires.
Visa processing involves several authorities and steps, each with its own requirements. We prepare the applications, book medicals and biometrics, track each stage and keep a record of every visa’s expiry date so renewals happen on time.

How Residence Visa Processing Works
Six steps from application to residence.
- 01
Eligibility & Quota
We confirm the company’s visa allocation and the applicant’s eligibility.
- 02
Work Permit or Approval
Labour approval or free zone employment approval obtained where needed.
- 03
Entry Permit
Entry permit issued, or status changed if the applicant is already in the UAE.
- 04
Medical Test
Medical fitness test booked and completed at an approved centre.
- 05
Emirates ID
Biometrics taken and Emirates ID application processed.
- 06
Residence Issued
Residence visa issued and the expiry date logged for renewal.
What You Need to Provide
Typical documents for a residence visa.
- Passport with at least six months’ validity
- Passport-size photo with white background
- Company trade licence and establishment card
- Employment contract or offer, for employees
- Attested degree certificate, where required for the job title
- Current visa or entry stamp, if in the UAE
Why Use TMFS for Residence Visas
Visas move faster when every step is lined up.
Investor, partner and employee visas
Medicals and biometrics booked for you
Each stage tracked to completion
Renewal dates logged and reminded
Labour and immigration handled together
Visa cancellations handled when staff leave
The TMFS Advantage
What sets our visa processing apart.
End-to-End
From entry permit to Emirates ID, with one point of contact.
Owners & Staff
Investor, partner and employee visas on one file.
Renewal Tracking
Every visa’s expiry date tracked.
Document Readiness
Attestations and translations prepared in time.
Why Companies Choose TMFS for Visas
Three things clients mention most.

Clear steps
Applicants know what to expect at each stage.
No lapses
Renewals started well before expiry.
Joined-up
Visas linked to your licence and labour file.
What Clients Say
Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.
UAE Residence Visas: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about company-sponsored residence visas.
How many visas can my company sponsor?
How long does visa processing take?
How long is a residence visa valid?
Do I still get a visa sticker in my passport?
Can you guarantee a visa?
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · GDRFA Dubai · Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
Prepared from publicly available guidance from the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and UAE federal law as of October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and is not affiliated with or acting for any UAE government authority.
Visa categories, eligibility criteria, fees and processing steps change. Confirm the current position for your situation with the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA), or ask us, before acting on this page.
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Tell us what you need and a consultant will reply within one working day, with no obligation.
- The consultant you speak to stays on your file
- A straight answer on structure, cost and timeline
- A reply within one working day
- A free 20-minute consultation
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