It would help if you had a business visa to set up a company in Dubai or to investigate business opportunities there. A visa permit is mandatory even for business visits to Dubai, such as seminars or meetings. Green Visas, Residence Visas, and Golden Visas are a few examples of the several types of UAE business visas.
Different types of Business Visa
UAE Business Visas are available in two kinds:
Visa for Visitors/Visit Visa
It is the best visa for people who wish to investigate business opportunities and plan to start a business in Dubai. Many businesspeople obtain a visit visa for a meeting or seminar in the UAE. A visit visa lets you take advantage of all business and investment opportunities in Dubai, even if you plan to invest there. Upon entry into the UAE, many nationals are eligible to get a visit visa.
Types of business visit visas available in the UAE
Single entry visa:
You can obtain this visit visa valid for 2, 3, or 4 months if you plan to look for business prospects in the UAE. You may learn everything there is to know about the market in this amount of time. You can investigate potential business ventures and perform market research.
Book a consultation with Prospr’s business experts if you have a business idea and need to understand the market potential for your specific service or product. For your business idea, we will do market research and share a feasibility study with you.
Multiple entry visa:
Apply for a multiple entry visa if you plan to visit Dubai at various times for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and other activities. Thanks to this, you can quickly enter the UAE numerous times and stay for up to 90 days on each visit.
2. Residence Visa
A residence visa is an excellent option for entrepreneurs planning to migrate to Dubai and is another kind of business visa. This visa can be issued for two, three, five, or ten years. For this period in the country, holders of residence visas are permitted to stay.
An electronic entry permit (valid for one to six months) will be issued to you before issuing a UAE resident visa. This entry permit is intended to allow businesspeople to enter the country and provide biometric data and test results reports. During this period, you must apply for a residence visa. You will receive an Emirates card after your residence visa has been approved in the UAE.
1: Sponsored Residence Visa
Apply for the Sponsored Residence Visa in Dubai if you own a company or have a share in one. You don’t need a sponsor because your UAE-based company is sufficient to provide you with permanent residency there. In essence, you will sponsor your own Dubai residence visa.
2: Green Residence Visa
A green visa is automatically granted to shareholders who have contributed a minimum of one million AED to the company. You can form a partnership or a sole proprietorship. A six-month entry permit will be granted to you.
The Dubai green residence visa has a maximum validity period of five years, with the option to extend. If your visa expires, six months will pass throughout your grade period.
Freelancers and skilled workers are also eligible for a Green Residence Visa, but some requirements must be met.
3: Golden Residence Visa
The UAE Golden Residence Visa is another kind of self-sponsored residence visa. It is issued to executives, investors, and property owners without a sponsor. You can also apply for a Dubai Golden visa as an investor or startup.
In Dubai, a Golden Residence Visa is valid for ten years with the option to renew. AED 2790 is the application fee, and AED 1070 gets you an Emirates ID.
Application services for business visa
If you need a business visa for Dubai, you can apply online at gdrfad.gov.ae or visit the Amer Centre. On the other hand, if you need a business visa for Abu Dhabi or any other emirate, you can apply online at icp.gov.ae or by visiting an ICP customer happiness center.
Required documents for a UAE business visa
You must provide the following paperwork to apply for a Dubai Business Visa.
- A copy of your passport (validity for at least six months is required).
- The UAE visa application form
- Two current passport-sized pictures against a white background
- A letter from the employer outlining the employment duties and compensation.
- A copy of the residence permit (in case you are already residing in the UAE).
- Sponsor invitation letter.
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How can entrepreneurs and investors obtain a single-entry visit visa?
This is everything you need to obtain a UAE single-entry visitation visa.
- Completion of the application
- Select the 60-, 90-, or 120-day visa validity period.
- Attach files, including a passport copy, qualification certificate, and colored photo.
- Pay the application cost. The application fee is contingent upon the visa’s validity.
- The security deposit and application fee are included in the cost of a single-entry visit visa.
- The cost of the security deposit of AED 1025 is required for an Abu Dhabi visit visa, while AED 1000 is required for a single-entry Dubai visit visa.
By the validity of the visa, the application fee for a visitation visa to Dubai is as follows.
- AED 815 for 20 days
- AED 555 for 60 days
- AED 685 for 90 days.
The application fee for a visitation visa to Abu Dhabi is listed below:
- AED 470 for sixty days
- AED 630 for ninety days
- AED 790 for twenty days
How to apply for a business multiple-entry visit visa to Dubai?
You need to take the following steps:
- Submit your application online by completing the form
- Upload the necessary files, such as:
- Copies of passports
- A trip insurance policy
- A six-month bank statement showing a balance of $4000 or more
- A picture
- The cost of a multiple-entry visa in Dubai is AED 650.
Five years is the validity period for multiple entry visas.
How to apply for a business or sponsor residence visa
You are eligible for a sponsor residence business visa in the UAE if you register a company in Dubai and receive an establishment card. Regardless of its jurisdiction, in that case, your company becomes your sponsor. You won’t be eligible for a Dubai business visa if you establish an offshore company there.
You can start a company in the Dubai Free Zone for as little as AED 10,000. The Establishment card costs 300 AED. Bear in mind that different free zones have different fees.
The process of obtaining a residence visa in Dubai takes two months, in case you were wondering.
Step 1: Complete the form
Here is what you need to do if you are eligible to apply for a Residence Business Visa:
Obtain the necessary authorizations and licences. Establish a company, lease an office, or contact a service agent.
Step2: Gather the necessary paperwork
After paying the application cost, the next step is to gather all the necessary paperwork and apply for an entry permit. Apply for an Emirates ID and a medical exam once you receive the permit. To enter the UAE, you now need to
Step 3: Clear the medical exam
It’s time to visit the government health center to get checked out medically. You will get testing for severe illnesses like HIV. You need to pass as well. You need health insurance if you plan to live in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
Step 4: Supply biometric
When submitting an Emirates ID application, you need to provide your fingerprints and scan your iris. Your application will be evaluated in a week, and then the government will provide you with an Emirates ID, which serves as your residence permission.
Conclusion:
You are fully aware of the cost and application procedure associated with the UAE business visa. A visitation visa is a wise option if you plan to investigate potential business prospects. However, if you intend to set up a UAE company, you should consider obtaining a residence visa.
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