UAE Visa Services in Dubai
Employment, family, partner, Golden and visit visas, plus extensions and cancellations.
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UAE visa services in Dubai
AL HUDHUD provides complete UAE visa services in Dubai for individuals, families, employees, business owners, investors, freelancers and other eligible applicants. We support you from the eligibility check and document preparation through application submission, government processing, medical, Emirates ID and final visa issuance.
We also handle what comes after: visa renewals, cancellations, status changes, overstay fines, travel bans, absconding (work abandonment) cases, outpasses, and supporting documents such as attestation, translation and degree equivalency. Company visas start with your Trade licence and establishment card. For day-to-day government work, see our PRO services.
What our UAE visa service includes
- Visa category and eligibility assessment
- Document checking and verification
- Application preparation and submission
- Immigration and authority processing, with follow-up
- Entry permit or in-country status change, where applicable
- Medical fitness and Emirates ID guidance
- Residence visa processing, renewal and stamping support
- Family and dependant visa assistance
- Visa cancellation and change-of-status assistance
- Quota approval, temporary work permits and WPS support for company visas
- Overstay fine, travel ban, absconding and outpass cases
- Supporting documents: attestation, translation and equivalency certificates
- Updates throughout the process
- One named advisor from your first message to completion
- WhatsApp support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every document checked before it goes to the authority
- Status updates at every stage
- A written quote before any work starts
UAE visa types we handle
We handle these UAE visa and residence categories:
- Family / dependant visa: spouse, children and eligible family members
- Employment / work visa: mainland and free zone employees, including domestic workers
- Partner and investor visa: company owners and shareholders
- Freelancer / self-employment visa
- Golden Visa (5 or 10 years): investors (public investments of at least AED 2 million, or real estate), entrepreneurs, people with exceptional talent or rare specialisations, outstanding students and graduates, and humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes
- Free zone visa
- Visit / tourist visa, including the 5-year multi-entry visa
- Saudi multi-entry visa and Umrah visa
- Student visa, job exploration visa, remote work visa, retirement residence and medical treatment visa
Eligibility depends on your nationality, age, profession, purpose of travel, sponsor, current visa status, financial qualifications, company status and UAE immigration rules. An application may not be eligible because of immigration restrictions, previous violations or overstay, incomplete documents, nationality-specific restrictions, or not meeting the category's requirements. We check this first.
Documents required for UAE visas
The exact list depends on the visa category. You may be asked for:
- Passport copy and a recent passport-size photograph
- Current UAE visa and Emirates ID (if applicable)
- UAE entry/exit details, and previous visa or cancellation documents (if applicable)
- Sponsor's passport and Emirates ID (for sponsored visas)
- Salary certificate or employment contract (where applicable)
- Trade licence and company documents (for business-related visas)
- Shareholding / ownership documents (for partner and investor visas)
- Educational certificates with attestation, and equivalency where required
- Professional certificates or licences (where applicable)
- Bank statements or financial proof (where required)
- Attested marriage certificate (for spouse sponsorship)
- Attested birth certificate (for child sponsorship)
- Tenancy contract / Ejari (for family sponsorship, where required)
- Health insurance (where required)
- Property documents (for investor and retirement categories)
- University admission documents (for student visas)
- Freelance permit or professional documents (for freelance applications)
- Any additional documents requested by the UAE authority
Start by sending your passport and basic visa details. We then confirm the exact document list for your category.
How UAE visa processing works
- Consultation and eligibility check: your nationality, visa purpose, current location and current visa status.
- Document collection: you share your documents, and we check them and flag anything missing.
- Application preparation: we prepare the right visa, entry permit or residence application.
- Submission and government processing: we submit to the relevant UAE immigration channel and monitor it.
- Medical, Emirates ID and status change: you complete the medical fitness test, biometrics and any status change.
- Completion: you receive your final visa or residence documents.
UAE visa processing times and fees
Indicative processing times (working days):
| Visa type | Typical processing |
|---|---|
| Visit / tourist visa | 2–7 |
| Employment / work visa | 7–20 |
| Family / dependant visa | 5–15 |
| Partner / investor visa | 5–15 |
| Freelance / self-employment | 10–25 |
| Golden residence | 15–30+ |
| Student visa | 5–20 |
| Job exploration visa | 5–15 |
| Remote work residence | 10–20 |
| Retirement residence | 10–20 |
| Domestic worker visa | 7–20 |
| Medical treatment visa | 5–15 |
These are indicative only. Government approval times vary, and extra document checks or approvals can add time.
Fees: Quote on request. Your service fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, authority, FTA, free zone, medical, typing, translation and attestation charges are separate, listed in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
UAE visa FAQs
Which UAE visa is right for me?
It depends on your purpose, nationality, age, profession, finances, current UAE status, and whether you have an employer, family sponsor or UAE business. We check your details and recommend the right category.
Can I apply while I'm inside the UAE?
For many categories, an in-country status change is possible. It depends on the visa type and your current status.
Can I apply from outside the UAE?
Yes. Many entry and residence visas can be started while you are outside the UAE.
How long does a UAE visa take?
There's no single answer. It ranges from 2–7 working days for a visit visa to 15–30+ working days for Golden residence.
Who can get a UAE Golden Visa?
Investors (including public investments of at least AED 2 million, or real estate), entrepreneurs, people with exceptional talent or rare specialisations, outstanding students and graduates, and humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes. It is valid for 5 or 10 years, needs no sponsor, and lets you sponsor your family.
What documents do I need to sponsor my family?
Usually an attested marriage certificate for your spouse, attested birth certificates for your children, your passport, visa and Emirates ID, salary or income proof, and a tenancy contract. We confirm the exact list for your case.
I have an overstay fine or a travel ban. Can you help?
Yes. We check your status, the fine or ban, and the steps to settle it, including outpass cases.
Is UAE visa approval guaranteed?
No. We handle the application and processing, but final approval always rests with the UAE authority.
Last updated: September 2026. Government rules, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and processing support. Final approvals rest with the relevant government authority.
Related guide: Sponsoring Your Family for a UAE Residence Visa
Related guide: Emirates ID Renewal: Steps, Fees and Fines
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