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UAE VISA
Visa Processing UAE
From employment and investor visas to the 10-year Golden Visa, PBS Consultancies' PRO team manages documentation, approvals and renewals — so you can focus on living and working in the UAE. Explore our complete business setup services.
Types of Visas in the UAE
Every stay in the UAE — for work, investment, family or a short visit — needs a visa that matches its purpose.
Employment Visa
PopularIssued through your employer or company sponsor, permitting you to live and work in the UAE for a fixed period.
- Sponsored by your employer or company
- Requires medical test & Emirates ID
- Renewable with your employment contract
Investor / Partner Visa
OwnersFor shareholders, directors and business owners — tied to your ownership stake in a UAE company.
- Available to shareholders & directors
- Unlocks your own employee visa quota
- Lets you sponsor dependents
Golden Visa
10-YearA long-term residence visa for investors, property owners, students and innovators — no sponsor required.
- 10-year renewable validity
- No sponsor required
- Eligible to sponsor spouse & children
Visit / Tourist Visa
Short StayA short-stay visa for tourists and visitors, valid for a fixed number of days — not permitted for employment.
- Fixed validity periods
- Visa-on-arrival for eligible nationalities
- No work rights on this visa
Family / Sponsor Visa
DependentsAllows residence visa holders to sponsor their spouse, children and, in some cases, parents.
- Sponsor must meet salary requirement
- Covers spouse, children & eligible parents
- Requires attested certificates
Maid Visa
HouseholdPermits a domestic helper to live and work in the UAE under the sponsorship of their employer.
- Sponsor must meet tenancy & income rules
- Requires a signed labor contract
- Tied to the sponsoring household
Bring Your Family to the UAE
Once you hold a UAE residence visa and meet the minimum salary requirement, you can sponsor your spouse, children and parents to join you. Opening a company — Free Zone or Mainland — also gives you an Investor Visa and your own quota to sponsor employee visas. PBS Consultancies helps you get the paperwork right the first time, avoiding delays and rejections.
The 6-Month Rule
- Residence visa holders who stay outside the UAE for more than six months continuously have their visa automatically nullified
- A new entry permit is required to re-enter the UAE once this happens
- Golden Visa holders are exempt and may stay abroad longer
Who's Exempt
- Domestic helpers accompanying their sponsor's family abroad for studies or treatment
- Government employees sent abroad for treatment or specialist training
- Foreign wives of UAE nationals, sponsored by their husbands
- Students studying at universities or institutes abroad
Documents You'll Need, by Visa Type
Have these ready and we can move quickly on your application.
Employment Visa
- Signed offer letter
- Passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
- Current visa copy, if already inside the UAE
- Passport-size photo, white background
- Attested degree certificate (for higher-level roles)
Investor / Partner Visa
- Colour passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-size photo, white background
- Copy of Memorandum of Association (for LLCs)
- Trade license copy
- Last six months' bank statement
Common Reasons Visa Applications Get Rejected
The UAE visa process is quick when done right. Most rejections come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes.
Uncancelled Previous Visa
Held a UAE visa before and left without cancelling it — immigration clearance is needed before a new application can be approved.
Handwritten Passports
Passports that are handwritten rather than machine-printed are automatically rejected by UAE immigration.
Prior Offences in the UAE
Applicants with a previous criminal record, fraud, or misconduct case in the UAE will see their application rejected.
No-Show on a Prior Visa
Previously issued a tourist or employment visa but never entered the country — this history can block future applications.
Typos & Misspellings
Errors in your name, passport number, or profession code cause delays or outright rejection.
Unclear or Unreadable Copies
Blurry passport scans or unclear photos are a common, easily avoidable reason for rejection or delay.
What Our Clients Say
"The PBS visa team stayed in contact throughout the entire process and guided us at every step. Fast, professional, and stress-free."
"From document prep to Emirates ID, everything was handled smoothly. They explained every requirement clearly and answered all our questions promptly."
Visa questions, answered clearly
Everything you need to know before applying for a UAE visa.
Just a colour copy of your passport and a passport-size photo with a white background — one of the simplest visa categories to apply for.
Passport copies and photos of each dependent, your original passport and Emirates ID, an attested marriage certificate (for a spouse), an attested birth certificate (for children), your Ejari certificate, and six months of bank statements. You must also meet the minimum salary requirement.
No. Standard residence visa holders lose their visa if they stay outside the UAE for more than six months continuously, but Golden Visa holders are exempt and can stay abroad longer without affecting their residence status.
Yes. The Family Sponsor Visa allows residence visa holders who meet the minimum salary requirement to sponsor their spouse, children, and in eligible cases, their parents.
Most rejections come from avoidable mistakes — typos, unclear document copies, or an uncancelled previous visa. Working with a visa expert ensures every document is checked before submission, reducing the risk of delay or rejection.
Ready to Sort Out Your UAE Visa?
Talk to a PRO consultant who handles visa applications every day — documentation, submissions, and approvals for employment, investor, family and Golden Visa applications.
- Free initial consultation, no obligation
- Every document checked before submission
- Dedicated consultant from Sharjah or Dubai office