Process Description
Please follow the steps below:
- Fill in the application form and pay the fees at any typing centre.
- Submit the printed application along with the required documents at the Residency Department.
- Receive the residency permit by Empost or immediately in case of submitting the urgent application.
Required Documents
| Required Document | Special Consideration |
|---|---|
| Residency visa application | Original Signed by the sponsor |
| Passport of the sponsored | Original |
| Salary certificate for public sector employees | Original |
| Labour contract for private sector employees except for teachers, imams and bus drivers responsible for the transport of school students | Copy should indicate that the salary is not less than AED 3,000 plus accommodation or AED 4,000 without accommodation and that the sponsor does not fall under the category of workers or equivalents |
| Certificate of continuity of study at a university accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education for males above 18 years | Original |
| Fitness certificate for those above 18 years | Original |
| Health insurance card or the original subscription certificate in case there is no card except for families of armed forces employees, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company and the Ministry of Interior | Copy |
| Empost sticker or fully paid urgent application | Original |
| Emirates ID card or the registration receipt | Copy |
| List of sponsored people | Original |
| Authenticated rental contract | Copy |
| Latest ADWEA bill | Original |
Fees
| Fee | Value (in AED) |
|---|---|
| Non employment residency permit renewal for individuals sponsored by an expatriate | 200 |
| Extra fee for urgent application | 100 |
Service Access
| Phone: | 6005 22222 |
| Fax: | +971 2 402 4531 |
| Customer Service: | Residency Department |
Working Hours
Public service hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Phone enquiry hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Dubai 