UAE Employee Visa: Hire and Sponsor Your Team, Compliantly
Work permits, employment visas and Emirates IDs — processed by TFZ while you run your business
Growing a team in the UAE means every hire needs a work permit, an employment visa, a medical test, biometrics and an Emirates ID — issued in the right order, within strict timelines, under mainland labour law or your free zone's employment rules.
What's Included in Our Employee Visa Service
Work permit / employment entry permit through MOHRE (mainland) or your free zone authority
Labour contract preparation aligned with UAE Labour Law and your offer terms
Status change for candidates already in the UAE — no exit required in most cases
Medical test & biometrics booking with fast-track options where available
Visa stamping & Emirates ID tracked through to delivery
Renewals, amendments & cancellations managed on a schedule so nothing expires unnoticed
Mainland vs Free Zone Hiring: What Employers Should Know
Mainland Companies
Sponsor employees through MOHRE, and visa quotas grow with office space — ideal for building large teams. Several mainland processes require in-person biometrics.
Free Zone Companies
Sponsor through their zone authority, with visa allocations tied to the package or facility. Free zone employment is also largely manageable online.
Where your company is licensed changes how you hire. If you are still choosing your setup, read our guide on Dubai mainland vs free zone.
The Process, Step by Step
Quota & Offer Check
We confirm your visa quota and prepare the offer letter and labour contract.
Work Permit Approval
We apply through MOHRE or the free zone and obtain the entry permit.
Entry or Status Change
The employee enters on the permit, or we change their status in-country.
Medical & Biometrics
We schedule and track both within the required window.
Residency & Emirates ID
Visa stamped, ID issued — your hire is fully onboarded, typically within 1–2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring Soon? Let's Get Their Visas Moving
Send us the role and the candidate's details — we'll confirm quota, costs and a start-date timeline the same day.
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