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
Establishment cardIssued to your company first — the prerequisite for all visas.
Entry permitAllows the applicant to enter or begin status change in the UAE.
Medical & Emirates IDMedical fitness test and biometric Emirates ID registration.
Visa stampingResidence visa stamped into the passport, valid two years.
Cost & timeline
Item
Notes
Indicative (AED)
Establishment card
One-off, per company
1,825 a year (official)
Residence visa
Entry, 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.
Prices are DMCC’s official packages and Schedule of Charges (checked October 2026). Your final quote confirms the live fee. Pro24 is based in Platinum Tower, JLT.
Sort your DMCC visas
We manage every step — establishment card to Emirates ID — and schedule biometrics around you.
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 AED 1,825 a year (official) 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.
