Employment Contract Termination and End of Service
Issuance of Employment Residence Visa for employees residing in and out of UAE
Establishments/companies shall apply for entry permit renewal within one month prior to its expiry date to avoid any fines as a result of delay.
DMCA, in cooperation with GDRFAD, shall issue temporary work permits for individuals on husband/father sponsorship to work provisionally at companies licensed by DMCA.
Amendment of Residence Visa and Employment Contract Details
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The Entry Permit is a certificate issued by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (“GDRFAD”), through DMCA, indicating that the personal documents submitted by the applicant have been verified, and he is permitted into the United Arab Emirates for a specified period of time, for employment. The permit is provisional and subject to approval by the authorised officer at the point of entry. It allows entry via Dubai airports only, providing that the passport shall be valid for not less than three months on arrival at the point of entry. Permit details shall be typed electronically, and obtaining an original copy is required to enter the United Arab Emirates through other points of entry.
The Entry Permit is a certificate issued by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (“GDRFAD”), through DMCA, indicating that the personal documents submitted by the applicant have been verified, and he is permitted into the United Arab Emirates for a specified period of time, for employment. The permit is provisional and subject to approval by the authorised officer at the point of entry. It allows entry via Dubai airports only, providing that the passport shall be valid for not less than three months on arrival at the point of entry. Permit details shall be typed electronically, and obtaining an original copy is required to enter the United Arab Emirates through other points of entry.
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DMCA, in cooperation with GDRFAD, shall issue temporary work permits for individuals on husband/father sponsorship to work provisionally at companies licensed by DMCA.
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Service Provision Channels |
Service Provision Timing |
Customer Happiness Centre – Dubai Maritime City Authority, Ground Floor – Maritime Business Center, Dubai Maritime City. |
From Monday to Thursday 08:00 am till 02:30 pm. |
Customer Happiness Centre -Al Shindagha area -Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) building. |
From Monday to Thursday 08:00 am till 12:30 pm. |
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Residence Visa shall be stamped on passport and valid for 3 years.
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The employee shall complete the contract term as agreed, and if either party wishes to terminate the contract, the following rules shall be considered:
End of Service Benefits
The general rules of end of service benefits are as follows:
Stages of Employment Contract Termination
After completing all requirements, termination of employment contract is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage:
Required Documents:
Second Stage:
After completing all required documents, employee’s service termination request will be approved by GDRFAD, and copy of the approved cancellation form along with the employee’s original passport will be given to the company, so that he can leave UAE or get a new job opportunity. The company shall notify DMCA of the date the employee leaves UAE and provide copy of exit stamp issued by GDRFAD – airport
The company shall apply for employment contract termination for an employee out of UAE provided that the company obtains the employee’s approval and delivers his original passport to DMCA. In case the original passport cannot be provided, the company shall provide exit certificate from GDRFAD proving that the employee has been out of UAE for 6 months.
Stages of Employment Contract Termination:
After completing all requirements, termination of employment contract is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage:
Required Documents:
Second Stage:
After completing all required documents, employee’s service termination request will be approved by GDRFAD, and copy of the approved cancellation form will be given to the company.
After satisfying all requirements, residence visa issuance for employee out of UAE is conducted in three stages as follows:
First Stage: entry visa issuance
Required Documents
After obtaining GDRFAD approval, the employment visa will be issued electronically for 60 days as of issuance date and the employee shall use it to enter the United Arab Emirates through Dubai international airports only. To enter through the other emirates, the company shall apply for an original entry visa.
Second Stage: medical check-up
After the employee has entered the UAE, the establishment/company shall provide all required documents within a period of not more than (3) workdays. Employment visa is valid for (30) days as of entry date and commencement of Emirates ID card issuance procedures.
Required Documents:
After receiving all required documents, the medical card shall be issued and check-up date booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type |
Medical fitness provider |
Contact Number |
Working hours during weekdays |
Working hours on Saturday |
Normal |
Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 |
04 5023939 |
24 Hrs |
08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal |
Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa |
04 5023205 |
07:00AM – 09:00PM |
08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
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Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city |
04 4347332 |
07:30AM- 02:30PM |
08:00AM -01:00PM |
VIP (for higher management positions only) |
Al-Safa Health Centre, Al-Safa |
04 3955122 |
07:30AM 05:00PM |
08:00AM -01:00PM |
Third Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the medical check-up report, residence visa shall be stamped on passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card will be issued and employment contract attested, then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
Residence Issuance Stages:
After satisfying all requirements, residence visa issuance for employee within UAE is conducted in three stages as follows:
First Stage: entry visa issuance and Adjustment of Status
Required Documents:
After obtaining GDRFAD approval, employment visa will be issued electronically, status adjustment procedures will commence, and then medical check-up procedures can be completed.
Second Stage: medical check-up:
Required Documents:
After receiving all required documents, the medical card shall be issued and check-up date booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Medical Examination Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
VIP (for higher management positions only) | Al-Safa Health Centre, Al-Safa | 04 3955122 | 07:30AM 05:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Third Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the medical check-up report, residence visa shall be stamped on passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card will be issued and employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
Establishments/companies shall apply for entry permit renewal within one month prior to its expiry date to avoid any fines as a result of delay.
Stages of Employment Residence Visa Renewal
After completing all requirements, renewal of the employment residence visa shall be conducted in the following two stages:
First Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents:
After receiving all required documents, the medical check-up date shall be booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
VIP (for higher management positions only) | Al-Safa Health Centre, Al-Safa | 04 3955122 | 07:30AM 05:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Second Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the medical check-up report, residence visa shall be stamped on passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card will be issued and employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
DMCA, in cooperation with GDRFAD, shall issue temporary work permits for individuals on husband/father sponsorship to work provisionally at companies licensed by DMCA.
Required Documents:
After obtaining GDRFAD approval, the temporary labour card will be issued for one year, renewable for a similar period.
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, residence visa details will be amended, or residence visa transferred to the new passport and will still be valid through the remaining period, until expired. Additionally, a new labour card will be issued, employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirate ID card upon receiving it.
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, employment contract will be amended and attested, and then original copies will be provided to the establishment/company.
Employment Residence Visa Renewal
After completing all requirements, residence visa renewal is conducted in two stages as follows:
Required Documents:
Employment Visa Cancellation
Establishments/companies shall apply for cancellation of entry permit one week prior to expiry explaining the reasons for cancellation.
Required Documents:
Public Relations Officer’s Card
Public relation officers (PROs) are agents representing establishments/companies at DMCA. They are authorised to submit and/or receive documents on their behalf, and their card shall be as valid as the employment visa. PROs are classified in two categories:
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, the PRO card will be issued and given to the establishment/company.
Health Card Renewal
Required Documents
Lost Health Card Replacement
In case of damage or loss of health card, the employee shall notify DMCA and apply for card replacement.
Required Document
Absconding Report Issuance
Establishments/companies shall apply for absconding report against employees if they absent themselves from work for a period of more than 3 months.
Required Documents
Absconding Report Cancellation
It may be applied upon settling the disputed claim or expiring residence visa of absconding employee. Renewal of residence permit for previously reported absconding employee is not allowed. Cancellation process will be conducted within (3) months from the absconding report issuance.
Required Documents
Letters & Certificates
Establishment/company shall apply for “To Whom It May Concern” letters at the competent authorities detailing the purpose of the letter.
Types of Letters Issued by DMCA:
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, “To Whom It May Concern” certificate will be issued valid for one month only as of issuance date.
Bank Guarantee Refund
Establishments/companies shall apply for bank guarantee refund after completing the employee’s visa cancellation procedures and ensuring that he has left UAE.
Required Documents
Upon satisfying all required documents, bank guarantee amount will be transferred to the company’s account within a period of not less than 45 working days.
Stages of Employee Sponsorship Transfer:
After completing all requirements, sponsorship transfer is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, sponsorship transfer application will be issued by GDRFAD and copy will be sent to the company, to obtain government authority approval (the current sponsor).
In addition, the health card will be issued or renewed, medical check-up date booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Second Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the report, residence visa shall be stamped on passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card will be issued and employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
Stages of Employee Sponsorship Transfer:
After completing all requirements, sponsorship transfer is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, employee sponsorship transfer application will be issued by GDRFAD and copy will be sent to the company, to obtain government authority approval (the current sponsor).
In addition, the health card will be issued or renewed, medical check-up date booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
VIP (for higher management positions only) | Al-Safa Health Centre, Al-Safa | 04 3955122 | 07:30AM 05:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Second Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the medical report and approved transfer application, employment residence visa shall be stamped on the employee’s passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card issued and employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
After completing all requirements, employee sponsorship transfer to the government sector shall conducted in one single stage providing that all requirements shall be satisfied..
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, sponsorship transfer request will be approved by GDRFAD and copy will be sent to establishment/company to complete sponsorship transfer procedures.
To apply for sponsorship transfer within DMCA companies, both companies shall provide the required sponsorship transfer documents at the same time. The current sponsor may refuse sponsorship transfer, if the employee has not completed one year at the job, noting that employment contract details may be amended before starting sponsorship transfer procedures.
Stages of Employment Sponsorship Transfer
After completing all requirements, sponsorship transfer is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents from Current Sponsor
Required Documents from New Sponsor
After completing all required documents, employee sponsorship transfer application will be issued by GDRFAD and the health card issued or renewed, medical check-up date booked, and then the employee shall approach one of the approved medical centres to finish his medical, collect the report and present it to DMCA for final residence visa procedures.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
VIP (for higher management positions only) | Al-Safa Health Centre, Al-Safa | 04 3955122 | 07:30AM 05:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Second Stage: employment residence visa stamping
After obtaining the medical report and approved transfer application, employment residence visa shall be stamped on the employee’s passport and valid for three years as of issuance date, labour card issued and employment contract attested, and then company shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
DMCA authorise employees working her licensed companies to apply for residence visas, or short or long term visit visas provided that they obtain prior approvals from their companies and satisfy all requirements applicable by GDRFAD.
Stages of Residence Visa Issuance for Dependents out of UAE
After satisfying all requirements, residence visa issuance for dependents out of UAE is conducted in three stages as follows:
First Stage: entry visa issuance
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, dependents’ residence visa application form shall be prepared and the original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, the e-Visa will be issued for 60 days from issuance date.
Second Stage: Medical Check-Up
After the dependent has entered the UAE, sponsor shall provide all required documents within a period of not more than (3) workdays. Employment visa will be valid for (30) days from date of entry, and commencement of Emirates ID card issuance procedures.
Required Documents:
After receiving all required documents, the health card will be issued, medical check-up date booked, and then the dependent shall visit one of the approved medical centres in the emirate to complete the check-up, receive the medical report and deliver it to DMCA in order to complete residence visa procedures. All children under 18 years of age are exempted.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during the weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Third Stage: Residence Visa Stamping
After completing all required documents, dependents’ residence visa application form shall be prepared and the original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, residence visa will be stamped on dependent’s passport for three years from issuance date. Sons over 18 years of age will be issued residence visas for one year, and sponsor shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
After completing all requirements, residence visa issuance for dependents within UAE shall be conducted in three stages as follows:
First Stage: entry visa issuance and status amendment procedures
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, dependents’ residence visa application form shall be prepared and original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, the e-Visa will be issued for 60 days from issuance date. Status amendment application form will be prepared, and original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature, and then submitted to GDRFAD.
Second Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents:
After receiving all required documents, the health card will be issued, medical check-up date booked, and then the dependent shall visit one of the approved medical centres in the emirate to complete the check-up, receive the medical report and deliver it to DMCA in order to complete residence visa procedures. All children under 18 years of age are exempted.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during the weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Third Stage: Residence Visa Stamping
After completing all required documents, dependents’ residence visa application form shall be prepared and the original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, residence visa will be stamped on dependent’s passport for three years from issuance date. Sons over 18 years of age will be issued residence visas for one year, and sponsor shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
Stages of Dependent Residence Visa Renewal
After completing all requirements, dependents’ residence visa renewal shall be conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage: medical check-up
Required Documents:
After completing all required documents, the health card will be renewed and medical check-up date booked, and then dependents shall visit one of the approved medical centres in the emirate to complete the check-up, receive the medical report and deliver it to DMCA in order to complete residence visa procedures. All children under 18 years of age are exempted.
Medical Check-Up Centres:
The medical fitness test will be carried out in one of the following centres, depending on the nature of request.
Service Type | Medical fitness provider | Contact Number | Working hours during the weekdays | Working hours on Saturday |
Normal | Al-Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre, Al Muhaisnah 3 | 04 5023939 | 24 Hrs | 08:00AM -10:00PM |
Normal | Satwa Medical Fitness Centre, Al-Satwa | 04 5023205 | 07:00AM – 09:00PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Urgent
| Knowledge village Medical Fitness Centre, next to Internet city | 04 4347332 | 07:30AM- 02:30PM | 08:00AM -01:00PM |
Third Stage: Residence Visa Stamping
After completing all required documents, dependents’ residence visa application form shall be prepared and the original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, residence visa will be stamped on dependent’s passport for three years from issuance date. Sons over 18 years of age will be issued residence visas for one year, and sponsor shall provide copy of Emirates ID card upon receiving it.
Sponsor shall apply for dependents visa cancellation and make sure they leave UAE before the company starts contract termination procedures.
Required Documents:
In case dependents are out of UAE:
After completing all required documents, the cancellation application form shall be prepared and original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, residence visa will be cancelled, and copy of the certified cancellation form will be given to the sponsor.
Sponsor’s Obligations
Sponsor shall be obliged to:
Short/Long Term Visit Visa Entry Permit
The Entry Permit is a certificate issued by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (“GDRFAD”), indicating that the personal documents submitted by the applicant have been verified, and that he has been issued permission to enter UAE for temporary residence, within a specified period (30/90 days) short / long term. The permit will be for discussions, negotiations or presentations with the client who requested the permission for the visitor and will not include employment emphatically. This permit is provisional and subject to approval by the authorised officer at the point of entry. It is valid for entry through Dubai airports only, since the details have been fed electronically. The original pink visa copy will be required in case of entry through any other UAE airport, and can be arranged by written notice 3 days in advance. To enter UAE, visitors shall hold valid passport or approved travel document for not less than three months, as well as return ticket to the country of origin or place of issue of passport or travel document.
Visit Visa Types and Validity
Visa type | From issuance date | After entering date | Extension |
Short Term Visit Visa | 60 Days | 30 Days | Not Applicable |
Long Term Visit Visa | 60 Days | 90 Days | Not Applicable |
Stages of Visit Visa Issuance
After completing all requirements, visit visa issuance is conducted in two stages as follows:
First Stage:
Required Documents:
Second Stage:
After completing all required documents, the visit visa application form shall be prepared and original copy will be given to the sponsor for signature. After obtaining GDRFAD approval, e-visit visa copy will be given to the sponsor so that the visitor can enter UAE. Sponsor shall notify DMCA of entry and exit dates and provide copy of exit stamp issued by GDRFAD – airport
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Employment Contract Termination for Employee within UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 820 | AED 620 | Residence visa cancellation (within UAE) |
Employment Contract Termination for Employee Out of UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 1560 | AED 1360 | Residence visa cancellation (out of UAE) |
Employment Residence Visa Issuance for employee out of UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 3,650 | AED 2,840 | Total services for employment residence visa issuance (out of UAE) |
Employment Residence Visa Issuance for Employee in UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 5,170 | AED 4,210 | Total services for residence visa issuance (within UAE) |
EMPLOYMENT RESIDENCE VISA RENEWAL
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 2,700 | AED 2,090 | Total services for residence visa renewal |
AED 4,580 | Total services for residence visa renewal (Two months prior to the intended time) |
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 2,590 | AED 2,310 | Total services for issuing temporary work permit for unauthorised individuals |
Amendment of Employee’s Personal Details
Fees | Ser
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Urgent | Normal | ||||||||
AED 1,780 | AED 1,400 | Total services for residence visa amendment |
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 1,780 | AED 1,400 | Total services for residence visa amendment |
Employment Residence Visa Renewal
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 920 | AED 720 | Employment visa renewal |
Employment Visa Cancellation
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 860 | AED 760 | Employment visa cancellation |
Public Relations Officer’s Card
Fees | Service |
AED 470 | PRO card issuance for sponsored employee |
AED 570 | PRO card issuance for unsponsored employee |
Health Card Renewal
Fees | Service |
AED 430 | Health Card Renewal |
Lost Health Card Replacement
Fees | Service |
AED 430 | Lost/damaged health card replacement |
Absconding Report Cancellation
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 2,470 | AED 2,370 | Sponsored employee absconding report request letter |
AED 4,330 | AED 4,230 | Sponsored employee absconding report cancellation request letter |
Letters & Certificates
Fees | Service |
AED 120 | To whom it may concern certificate issuance for foreign licenses |
AED 1,020 | No-objection letter to obtain spiritual drinks permit |
Sponsorship Transfer from Government Sector to DMCA
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 4,710 | AED 3,400 | Total services for sponsorship transfer from government sector to DMCA |
Sponsorship Transfer from Husband/Father to DMCA
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 4,610 | AED 3,300 | Total services for sponsorship transfer from father/husband to DMCA |
Sponsorship Transfer from DMCA to Government Sector
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 2,220 | AED 2,020 | Total services for sponsorship transfer from DMCA to government sector |
Sponsorship Transfer within DMCA Companies
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 4,710 | AED 3,400 | Total services for sponsorship transfer within DMCA companies |
Stages of Residence Visa Issuance for Dependents out of UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 1,040 | AED 760 | Total residence visa services for dependents under 18 years old – out of UAE |
AED 2,260 | AED 1,550 | Total residence visa services for dependents over 18 years old – out of UAE |
Stages of Residence Visa Issuance for Dependents within UAE
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 1,610 | AED 1,330 | Total residence visa services for dependents under 18 years old – within UAE |
AED 2,830 | AED 2,120 | Total residence visa services for dependents over 18 years old – within UAE |
Residence Visa Renewal for Dependents
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED | ||
AED |
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 820 | AED 620 | Residence cancellation (within UAE) |
AED 1,560 | AED 1,360 | Residence cancellation (out of UAE) |
Fees | Service | |
Urgent | Normal | |
AED 820 | AED 710 | Total services of visit visa issuance (short term) |
AED 1860 | AED 1740 | Total services of visit visa issuance (long term) |
| Guarantee will be computed according to kinship and age | Cash guarantee deposit to apply for visit visa entry permit |
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Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure and type of submitted application.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
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Customer shall apply for any suggestion or complain through: