Documentation

The first and foremost step involves ensuring that you have all the necessary documentation in place. If any documents require attestation, finish all those processes. Usually, document attestation is a time-consuming procedure which lasts from an average of 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the origin country of the document. For more details on document attestation, you can visit our document attestation page by clicking the button below. View More

Family File

Family file opening a necessary step for creating a sponsorship file in immigration. It allows you to add dependents to that file with immigration. it's a one-time procedure, so once it's done, you're all set.

Entry Permit

To get started, make your way to the nearest Amer center. Don't forget to bring all the necessary documents, as well as your original Emirates ID.
Once you're there, a customer service officer will verify your documents, and apply for the dependent family visa, and collect the required fees.
After that, your application will be reviewed by an immigration officer. If it's approved, they'll send you the entry permit document via email. However, if there are any additional details they need, they'll let you know through SMS and email. In that case, you'll have to visit the Amer center again and provide the requested information or documents.
Keep in mind that there are two types of entry permits available: inside country entry permit and outside country entry permit. The inside country entry permit is for those who are already in the UAE with a tourist visa or another type of visa. The outside country entry permit is for those who are not yet in the UAE.
Both applications are pretty similar, except that the inside country entry permit has an additional fee of AED 600. Important thing to Note - the approved entry permit is not a visa, but rather a permission to enter the UAE. To get the visa, you'll need to complete some additional procedures mentioned below.

Change Status (Optional)

Change Status is only required when you apply for an inside country entry permit. It's a simple procedure that allows you to change your visa without having to exit the country.

Emirates ID Application

Emirates ID in the UAE is an essential document that sets residents apart from tourists. You'll need it for various purposes, such as opening a bank account or applying for a driving license soon.
To apply for your Emirates ID, simply visit any Amer Center with a recent photograph that meets the specified requirements and pay the necessary government fees

Visa Medical Application & Screening

UAE has the highest standard of living and healthcare hygiene. The government really takes care of its residents by ensuring everyone is free from communicable diseases. As part of the resident Visa processing, you'll need to complete a healthcare screening. To do this, you can visit any of the DHA visa screening centers listed below.

They'll need some blood samples and you'll undergo an X-ray examination. Once the DHA examines your samples, they'll send a fitness certificate straight to your email. Once you receive the fitness certificate, you can go ahead with your visa stamping application. It's worth noting that there are two types of visa screenings – VIP and regular. If you choose the VIP screening, you'll get the fitness certificate within 30 minutes. But if you don't mind waiting a bit, the regular screening takes about 24 hours. For urgent visa needs, I suggest going for the VIP screening.

Visa Stamping

The visa stamping application is the final step, and once you've completed the visa medical screening and received the fitness report, you can head over to the nearest Amer center. There, you can complete the visa stamping application by paying the necessary government fees. It's pretty much the same as the entry permit application.
However, please note that there won't be any physical stamping now. Instead, you'll receive a digital soft copy of the visa, which you can use with your Emirates ID for travel or show it digitally if required.

Emirates ID Biometrics

If this is your first time as a resident and you haven't had a UAE residence visa before, you'll need to visit the Emirates ID Customer Happiness Center. They have locations throughout Dubai. Make sure to bring your original passport, visa medical fitness certificate, and your Emirates ID application.
Also, please note that you'll need to schedule an appointment for biometric screening, which can be done when you submit your application. However, don't forget to complete your visa medical screening and obtain the visa medical screening certificate before your appointment date.

Documentation

The first and foremost step involves ensuring that you have all the necessary documentation in place. If any documents require attestation, finish all those processes. Usually, document attestation is a time-consuming procedure which lasts from an average of 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the origin country of the document. For more details on document attestation, you can visit our document attestation page by clicking the button below. View More

Emirates Id Application

Emirates ID in the UAE is an essential document that sets residents apart from tourists. You'll need it for various purposes, such as opening a bank account or applying for a driving license so on.
To apply for your Emirates ID, simply visit any Amer Center with a recent photograph that meets the specified requirements and pay the necessary government fees. Once your visa is stamped, and if you're obtaining your Emirates ID for the first time, you'll need to visit one of the Emirates ID Customer Happiness Centers listed below to provide your biometrics.

Visa Medical Application & Screening

UAE has the highest standard of living and healthcare hygiene. The government really takes care of its residents by ensuring everyone is free from communicable diseases. As part of the resident Visa processing, you'll need to complete a healthcare screening.
To do this, you can visit any of the DHA visa screening centers listed below. They'll need some blood samples, and you'll undergo an X-ray examination. Once the DHA examines your samples, they'll send a fitness certificate straight to your email.

Visa Stamping

The visa stamping application is the final step, and once you've completed the visa medical screening and received the fitness report, you can head over to the nearest Amer center. There, you can complete the visa stamping application by paying the necessary government fees. It's pretty much the same as the entry permit application.
However, please note that there won't be any physical stamping now. Instead, you'll receive a digital soft copy of the visa, which you can use with your Emirates ID for travel or show it digitally if required.