Partner / Investor Visa Requirements-Dubai
Now Investor visa procedure is easier than before. If you have all required documents ready, all steps can be completed from authorized Typing Centre. No need to visit Immigration office. You can receive e-Visa through your e-mail.
INVESTOR/PARTNER VISA EXPENSE
| Description | Amount in AED | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Investor Visa Entry Permit Application | 360 | Typing charge extra |
| Get Visa Inside The Country | 680 | If the applicant is inside UAE |
| Visa Position Amendment | 510 | If the applicant is inside UAE. Typing charge extra |
| Medical (Normal) | 300 | |
| Emirates ID | 370 | 3 Years |
| Health Insurance | 735 | Till the age of 65. After that Dh4200 |
| Visa Stamping (three years) | 760 | Typing charge extra Dh470 If your company has eDNRD User ID & Password. Dh760 If you apply through Typing Centre program (Vision form) |
| Total | 3715 | Typing charge extra |
| NO DEPOSIT: No security deposit for Investor / Partner visa effective from 01/08/2014. DEPOSIT FOR FAMILY MEMBER: Dh3020 should be deposited at Immigration for each dependent’s residence visa. | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY VISAPassport copy (Colour)One Photograph (white background) for Entry Visa applicationCopy of Memorandum of Association (for LLC)Trade Licence CopyPartners List (for LLC)Copy of Service Agent Contract (for Professional License)Copy of Partnership Contract, if any (for Professional License)Original Emirates ID of other partner / PRO (if you are applying through Vision form)Immigration Establishment card copyLast six month’s Bank Statement (if the company is old)DOCUMENTS FOR MEDICALTyped ApplicationPassport copy, Visa Copy and Two Photographs (white background)DOCUMENTS FOR VISA STAMPINGOne Photograph with white backgroundEmirates ID FormOriginal VisaOriginal Medical CertificateOriginal PassportImmigration Establishment Card, LLC Agreement, License & Partners List copy. | |
How to hold family visa while canceling Sponsor’s visa
NOTE: Special approval of senior officer from Immigration is required to hold family visa
CHANGING TO INVESTOR/PARTNER VISA
If you are changing from employment to Investor/Partner Visa, type the application, get seal and signature of sponsor, attach all required documents, submit the application at the immigration, pay Dh220 for file opening, and Dh680 to issue visa inside country.
Then cancel your existing labour card, go to Immigration head office, Jafliya with Labour Card cancellation receipt, your visa cancellation form and family’s original passport. Pay Dh5020 as refundable deposit to hold dependants visa and Dh120 as service charge for each dependent’s passport. Then they will cancel your existing visa.
Type Status change form of Dh510 (typing charge extra) put seal and signature of the new company and submit at the Immigration. You will get a paper of status change.
Do Medical, type Emirates ID and visa stamping application and submit through AMER centre.
After stamping your visa, you can refund the deposit amount.
Your dependents can continue their current visa and renew at the time of expiry.
REFUND PROCEDURES
Take original deposit receipt and your passport to Refund Counter at Immigration Head Office, Jafiliya.
Get no objection for refund seal from the counter and go to Dubai Commercial Bank (next to Immigration building) and collect the cash. Bank will charge Dh40 as commission.
Deposit Receipt Lost
If lost, collect lieu of lost receipt from Dubai Commercial Bank (next to Immigration building), Jafiliya. You can show the receipt copy or your original passport for reference. Take this receipt to Immigration refund counter and pay Dh70 as lost fee. Immigration officer will put a stamp of NO OBJECTION FOR REFUND, go to CBD counter and collect the cash. Bank will charge Dh40 as commission.
Q: I had deposited Dh10,000 / Dh20,000 for my investor/partner visa. I heard that as per the new rule, no deposit for investor/partner visa. Can I refund my old deposit from Immigration?
A: Yes, you can refund. follow the same above steps. If you have family under your sponsorship, you should deposit Dh3020 for each. Then you can refund your own visa deposit.
You cannot refund your deposit, if there is overstay or other violation in your company file.
Q: I had deposited Dh10,000 / Dh20,000 for my investor/partner visa. I heard that as per the new rule, no deposit for investor/partner visa. I don’t have dependents under my sponsorship. Can I refund my deposit from Immigration?
A: Yes, you can refund.
Investor Visa for Bangladeshi Nationals: There are restrictions for Bangladeshi Nationals. Last six months personal bank account statement is required. Applicant’s previous visa profession also matters.