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DMCC Visa Services in Dubai

Investor, employment and family residence visas — the full pipeline handled from inside DMCC.

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Every DMCC company can sponsor UAE residence visas for owners, staff and family. Our DMCC visa services cover the whole pipeline — establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and passport stamping — managed by a team that sits inside the free zone.

Who you can sponsor

  • Investor / partner visa for shareholders
  • Employment visas for staff
  • Family sponsorship — spouse, children and parents (subject to salary/eligibility)

Visa quota by office

Your office type caps how many visas you can hold: a flexi desk supports up to three, while serviced and physical offices scale with floor area. Plan the office around the headcount you expect.

The visa process step by step

  1. Establishment cardIssued to your company first — the prerequisite for all visas.
  2. Entry permitAllows the applicant to enter or begin status change in the UAE.
  3. Medical & Emirates IDMedical fitness test and biometric Emirates ID registration.
  4. Visa stampingResidence visa stamped into the passport, valid two years.

Cost & timeline

ItemNotesIndicative (AED)
Establishment cardOne-off, per company~ 1,500 – 2,000
Residence visaEntry, medical, Emirates ID, stamping~ 3,500 – 6,000 each

Most visas complete in two to three weeks. See how visas fit your overall cost, and for a self-sponsored permit without a company see the DMCC freelance permit.

Visa processing is a core part of DMCC business setup, and ongoing amendments run through our DMCC PRO services desk.

Official DMCC visa fees

DMCC's own fees per application, before medical, Emirates ID and insurance:

DMCC visa serviceApprox. official fee (AED)
Establishment card (company, annual)1,825
New employment visa, applicant outside UAE – 1 year / 2 years~2,237 / ~2,973
New employment visa, applicant inside UAE – 2 years~3,408
Visa renewal – 1 year / 2 years~2,200 / ~2,790
Visa cancellation – inside / outside UAE~438 / ~580

Step-by-step guides: DMCC visa renewal, visa cancellation and Golden Visa for DMCC members.

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We manage every step — establishment card to Emirates ID — and schedule biometrics around you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many visas can a DMCC company get?
It depends on your office. A flexi desk supports up to 3 residence visas; serviced and physical offices scale roughly with floor area, so more space means a higher quota.
How long does a DMCC residence visa take?
Usually two to three weeks once the establishment card is in place, covering the entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
Can I sponsor my family on a DMCC visa?
Yes. Once you hold a residence visa you can sponsor your spouse, children and, subject to conditions, parents. We handle the dependent applications.
How much does a DMCC visa cost?
Around AED 3,500 to 6,000 per residence visa, plus a one-off establishment card of roughly AED 1,500 to 2,000 for the company.
How long is a DMCC residence visa valid?
DMCC residence visas are valid for two years and are renewable. We track renewals so yours never lapses.
How we keep this page accurate. Fees and process steps are checked against DMCC’s official Schedule of Charges and the DMCC Knowledge Bank guidelines, and against the DMCC member-portal filings our JLT team handles every week. Last verified: October 2026. Government fees change, so we confirm the live figure before you pay.