Visa Renewal Process

General Process and Requirements

Select Jurisdiction

RAKEZ

SHAMS

SPC

DMCC

DSOA

AFZA

DAFZA

DIFC

DWC

UAQFTZ

IFZA

DED

CCF Final

General Process and Requirements

Select Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction (Dropdown)

Jurisdiction

RAKEZ

Requirements

1

Colour copy of passport (passport must be valid for at least 6 months)
2

One recent passport size, colour photograph with white background
3

Valid Medical Report, issued by UAE Government Hospital (Applicable in case medical examination was carried out by the client directly)
4

Copy of Emirates ID renewal form (Applicable in cases medical examination was carried out by the client directly) In case the Emirates ID processing was carried out by RAKEZ, the original / copy of the previous Emirates ID card should be submitted (if available

Process

1

Fill out the online visa application at RAKEZ Portal 360 and print the form.
2

Submit the application through RAKEZ Portal 360 along with the required documents and then make the payment.
3

RAKEZ will type medical & Emirates ID (applicable if medical is carried out by RAKEZ). For Investor RAKEZ will also arrange for medical trip in RAK.
4

Visa renewal application will be processed by RAKEZ once medical result & other documents received.
5

The application will be processed by RAK Immigration and the original passport will be handed over to RAKEZ.
6

RAKEZ will contact the client for collection of passport and other documents (if applicable).

GENERAL NOTES

In order to apply for any visa service from RAKEZ, the company’s trade licence should be valid for at least 30 days and registered in E-channel.
Information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. RAK Immigration Authority reserves the right to request for additional documents or proof of company
being operational.
For latest updates on visa rules, please refer to the Visa Rules & Regulations page at http://eservices.rakez.com
Process related to visas can experience unexpected delays due to non-issued / expired Immigration file numbers; compiling of U.I.D numbers; updating of entry / exit details at respective UAE airport; and / or when the Immigration needs to inspect the company’s premises. Above all, process can be delayed for attaining a security approval as they are controlled by the UAE Immigration Authority.

SHAMS

Upon expiry of Residence Visa, a renewal is required if the resident wishes to stay within the UAE. In the case of an employment visa, the employer and employee can agree to extend its duration. In the case of an investors’ visa, an investor can apply for renewal.

Upon approval of competent authority, the Residence Visa is reissued, extending the period of residency for the investor

Requirements

1

Shams Visa Application Form
2

Original passport with Residence Visa Stamp
3

Original Medical Report
4

Emirates ID Renewal Form
5

Four passport size photos
6

Insurance Card/Certificate copy

Passport Photo Specification

White background
Teeth should not be visible
Light coloured shirts not allowed
Jewellery and eyeglasses not allowed
No handwritten marks allowed on the photos

Process

1

Contact Shams to renew Residence Visa
2

Submit required documents
3

Settle payment
4

Receive timeline
5

Receive notification and collect original passport with Renewed Residence Visa Stamp

Contact Details: 800 - SHAMS(74267)

Process Link: https://www.shams.ae/docs/user_guide/Residence%20Visa%20%E2%80%93%20Renew.pdf

SPC

Upon approval of competent authority, the Residence Visa is reissued, extending the period of residency for the investor

Requirements

1

Shams Visa Application Form
2

Original passport with Residence Visa Stamp
3

Original Medical Report
4

Emirates ID Renewal Form
5

Four passport size photos
6

Insurance Card/Certificate copy

Passport Photo Specification

White background
Teeth should not be visible
Light coloured shirts not allowed
Jewellery and eyeglasses not allowed
No handwritten marks allowed on the photos

Process

1

Contact Shams to renew Residence Visa
2

Submit required documents
3

Settle payment
4

Receive timeline
5

Receive notification and collect original passport with Renewed Residence Visa Stamp

Contact Details: 800 - SHAMS(74267)

Process Link: https://www.shams.ae/docs/user_guide/Residence%20Visa%20%E2%80%93%20Renew.pdf

DMCC

Introduction:

A DMCC licensed company must renew the employment residence visa for all their employees before the visa expiry date.

Service to Select on Portal

Employment Services – Employee Residence Permit (Visa) Renewal

Important Notes

The company must initiate the visa renewal before the visa expiry date to avoid any latepenalties.
In case the sponsor name in the residence visa is DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) an extra AED 120 will be charged for changing the sponsor to reflect the sponsor DMCC company
name.
In case of a lost Company Employment Card (CEC), DMCC requires an undertaking letter from the company to be submitted along with the documents.
In case of a lost Emirates ID, DMCC requires a police report to be submitted along with the documents.
The company Establishment Card and license must be valid in order to apply for the Employee Residence Permit (Visa) Renewal service request.
If the visa is being renewed after the expiry of the grace period (30 days from the date of expiry), then a penalty will be levied costing AED 25 per day.
At the time of renewal, the applicant passport should be valid for at least 3 months.
If the applicant needs the visa to be stamped on a different passport, then, passport details amendment service request should also be raised along with the renewal request.
A valid health insurance under the DMCC company sponsorship / coverage issued through a local insurance company is required. If the health insurance is valid for less than 1 month, DMCC requires an undertaking letter from the company stating they will renew it upon the expiry date.
Emirates ID registration and medical fitness request typing services are also provided by DMCC (optional).
In case the Emirates ID registration typing service is not selected initially at the service request creation, the company has the option to create a separate service request through ‘Employee Services – Employee Residence Permit – Emirates ID Typing’.
In case the medical fitness request service is not selected initially at the service request creation, the company has the option to create a separate service request through ‘Employee Services – Employee Residence Permit – Medical Fitness Request Typing’.

Requirements

1

Applicant’s passport
2

Latest passport size photo
3

Applicant’s visa page
4

Applicant Emirates ID
5

Company Employment Card (CEC)
6

Emirates ID registration form
7

Applicant’s medical test results
8

Applicant’s health insurance card
9

Company Establishment Card

Process

1

Complete the application form to apply for ‘Employment Services – Employee Residence Permit (Visa) Renewal’ on the DMCC portal
2

Upload the required documents and proceed with the payment.
3

Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre or through the DMCC portal.
4

If the Emirates ID typing service is applied through DMCC, the applicant must submit their original passport at the DMCC Client Service Centre counters to complete the typing process. Once the typing is done, the Emirates ID registration form will be uploaded in the service request ‘SR Documents’.
5

Apply for the medical test in any government approved hospital, clinic or centre
6

If the medical fitness test is applied through DMCC, the medical fitness request will be typed by DMCC and uploaded in the service request ‘SR Documents’. The applicant will need to take a copy and approach any government approved hospital, clinic or centre to complete the medical test
7

Once the medical fitness test certificate is issued, upload the certificate in the service request ‘SR Documents’ section.
8

Receive a notification confirming that the service request is created and to proceed with the original documents submission at DMCC counters
9

Submit the original documents at DMCC Client Service Centre counters.
10

Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
11

Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the renewed residence visa permit.
12

For companies on flexi desks, the company’s authorised person must collect the original passport with the stamped residence visa and employment card at the DMCC counter. For companies on physical offices, the Courier will deliver the original passport with stamped residence visa and employment card to the company

Output

Residence visa will be renewed for 3 years and a renewed company employment card will be issued.

Further Information

Visit our website at www.dmcc.ae or [email protected].
Contact us at 800 DMCC (800 3622) or +9714 424 9600.

DSOA

Requirements

1

Colored passport copy
2

Copy of the emirates ID
3

Colored Copy of Current visa
4

Passport size photo with white background (Size - 4.3cms x 5.5cms) – small size photo will not be accepted
5

Signed employment contract between the employee and the employer (DSOA registered company) as per the format issued by DSOA generated in the system

Process

1

Collection and Review of Requirements
2

Submission to authority
3

Authority Processing
4

Authority Approval
5

Issuance

AFZA

Requirements

1

Online Application form on AFZ website (signed and sealed)
2

Original visa
3

Signing statement of dues
4

Original passport
5

Copy of valid trade license
6

Copy of valid Establishment Card

Process

1

Collection and Review of Requirements
2

Submission and encoding to portal (https://eportal.afz.gov.ae/vf_login)
3

Authority Processing
4

Authority Approval
5

Issuance / Update of Visa

DAFZA

Requirements

1

Original passport (valid for more than 6 months)
2

6 photographs (hard copy with white background)
3

Original labour card
4

Original Emirates ID
5

Valid Establishment card copy
6

Residency visa should be renewed or cancelled within 29 days after expiry date

DIFC

Backgro

This service request allows you to apply for employment visa renewal of a DIFC sponsored employee. Please ensure that the visa renewal is submitted prior to the expiry of the visa to avoid over stay fines.

Documents to be uploaded

1

Clear coloured passport photocopies of the applicant, including the personal details page and visa stamp page.
2

Applicant’s photograph with white background in .jpg format with a resolution of more than 200dpi
3

Clear coloured copy of company establishment card
4

A clear copy of the applicant’s birth certificate attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required if the applicant is from a non-Arab country but holds a previous nationality or ancestral existence from any Arab countries.
5

Highest educational certificate attested by UAE embassy in the country of certificate origin as well as Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE along with a copy (if there is a change in job title upon renewal)

Kindly note that the above listed requirements are the standard requirements for the visa application and UAE General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs -Dubai reserves the right to ask for other supporting documents even after submission of the application

Original Documents to be submitted

1

Original passport (Kindly ensure availability of at least two empty pages in the passport before submission)
2

(2) Passport size photographs at the time of the scheduled medical test.

Process

1

Log on to the portal and select the service ‘Renewal of Employment Visa Package’ under Employee Services. Select the applicant from the search option, fill the information and submit after uploading the required documents
2

Submit the required original documents at DIFC Government Services Office.
3

An e-mail and SMS notification will be sent once the medical fitness test has been scheduled indicating the requirement of Emirates ID biometrics
4

Complete the medical fitness test at the DIFC medical centre.
5

If Emirates ID biometrics is ‘required’, collect the original passport and emirates ID registration form stamped by DIFC from Government Services Office right after completing the medical test and undergo the EID biometrics (fingerprint and photo capture) any Emirates ID authorised centre.
6

Submit back all the original documents including the stamped Emirates ID registration form to DIFC Government Services Office once the biometrics are completed.
7

An e-mail and SMS notification will be sent once the individual’s original passport, DIFC Employee card and original Emirates ID registration form are ready for collection/delivery.

DWC

Requirements

1

Original Passport
2

Colored Attested Qualification from MOFA UAE
3

Renewed Employment Contract (applicable for employees)
4

Colored Establishment Card Copy
5

Original Medical Report
6

Copy of the emirates id registration form
7

Copy of the Mandatory insurance policy or Medical Card
8

4 passport size photos

Process

Employment Renewal is done through the portal by filling up the following details

Company PIN number
Company name
Employee DWC ID number

This information will generate the renewal form which needs to be filled & physically submitted to the authorities along with Visa renewal fees.

Residence Visa will be stamped on the passport within 2 weeks of the application date

UAQFTZ

This page provides applicants guidelines on the submission of the application's requirements to avoid inconveniences. This guideline is not necessary to include with the application.

All applications should have complete information/documentation. Failure to comply with the requirements at any stage could result in the cancellation of the application in the light of both the Authority and the Emirate laws under the general umbrella of the UAE's laws. Following the decrees of the Authority, those incomplete information/documentation will be returned or will not be accepted
until all the requirements are fulfilled.

At any stage, the Authority has the right to request additional documents of the application process to facilitate the registration and approval.

Refund of fee is not allowed throughout the application process, or the terms and conditions of the refund guidelines may apply as per the terms and conditions of the Authority.

Note: The total timeline indicated above is from stage 1 up to the visa & Emirates ID issuance.

Type of Visa

UAQFTZ - Visa Renewal | Type of Visa

Requirements - Employment Visa

1

Passport - Original
2

(2) pcs Passport Size Photos (Please see photo guideline below)
3

Emirates ID and Registration Form - Scanned clear copy, back and front
4

Visa Renewal Form - Provided by the Authority
5

Emirates ID Renewal Form
6

Medical Report - To be issued by DHA
7

License copy
8

Establishment card
9

Employment Contract Renewal - Signed by both Employee and Employer on all the pages

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Sponsor

1

Salary Certificate - 1 Latest Issued by UAQ
2

Visa Page - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
3

Trade License - Copy Scanned clear copy, colored
4

Establishment Card - Scanned clear copy, colored
5

Letter from Company (not required if sponsor is company owner) - Signed, scanned clear copy with 7 months validity
6

Original Tenancy Contract/Ejari - Attested by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency)
7

Utility Bills - Most recent (i.e. water or electricity bill)
8

Emirates ID card and Registration Form - Original
9

Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
10

(1) Passport Size Photo (Please see photo guideline below)
11

Visa Application Form - Filled, completed
12

Medical Report - To be issued by DHA
13

Proof of Medical Insurance per dependent - I.e. scanned insurance card copy or insurance policy
14

NOC Letter - Signed

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Sponsoring Children

1

Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Marriage Certificate - Original copy and attested
3

Child/Children’s Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
4

Visa Page - Scanned clear copy and colored
5

Emirates ID - Scanned clear copy and colored
6

Passport size photos - See guidelines below
7

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Sponsoring Spouse

1

Marriage Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Spouse’s passport copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
3

Visa Page - Scanned clear copy and colored
4

Emirates ID - Scanned clear copy and colored
5

Passport size photos - See guidelines below
6

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Sponsoring Parent

1

Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Sponsor’s Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
3

Parent’s Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
4

Visa Page - Scanned clear copy and colored
5

Emirates ID - Scanned clear copy and colored
6

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirement - Notes

1.The Salary Certificate will be issued by UAQ for an additional fee of AED 250. It is also required to submit a letter, addressing the UAQ General Manager and stating the following information of the employee:

Salary and other benefits;
Full Name;
Passport Number;
Job Title;
Contract Term (i.e. limited or unlimited).

2.A proof of medical insurance per dependent must be presented during the visa stamping. It could be a copy of the insurance card or the copy of policy.
3.A No Objection Certificate from the Father is required if the sponsor is the Mother.
4.Document must be attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Important Note: Sponsor should be inside the UAE during the process

Process

1

Prepare all the documents required for visa application
2

Prepare the following documents and review the documents submitted by the client.
3

Obtain client signature
4

Submit the documents and payment to the Authorities for review
5

The Authorities will review the visa renewal application. Once it is approved, the Authorities will notify us that the applicant may proceed to Medical Testing.
6

Change Status has been issued
7

Medical and EID Typing. (if applicable)
8

Schedule the applicant for medical, photo and biometric for Emirates ID. (if applicable)
9

The applicant will undergo the medical test, photo and biometrics for EID to one of the approved testing centers by the Authority..
10

If passed, please proceed to Step 10
11

Insurance Application. Insurance is mandatory for family and maid's visa, an insurance card/ policy certificate should be provided.
12

Once the medical certificate and insurance card/policy certificate has been issued, we will notify the client for passport collection.
13

Visa stamping
14

Issuance of Emirates ID. (if applicable)

IFZA

This page provides applicants guidelines on the submission of the application's requirements to avoid inconveniences. This guideline is not necessary to include with the application.

At any stage, the Authority has the right to request additional documents of the application process to facilitate the registration and approval.

Refund of fee is not allowed throughout the application process, or the terms and conditions of the refund guidelines may apply as per the terms and conditions of the Authority.

Note: The total timeline indicated above is from stage 1 up to the visa & Emirates ID issuance.

Type of Visa - IFZA

Type of Visa - IFZA

Requirements - Employment Visa

1

Passport - Original
2

(2) pcs Passport Size Photos - Please see photo guideline below
3

Emirates ID - Scanned clear copy, back and front
4

Visa Renewal Fee
5

Visa Renewal Form
6

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirements - Dependent Visa (Sponsor)

1

Salary Certificate - Issued by IFZA with 7 months validity
2

Visa Page - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
3

Trade License Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored
4

Letter from Company (not required if sponsor is company owner) - Signed, scanned clear copy with 7 months validity
5

Original Tenancy Contract/Ejari - Attested by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency)
6

Utility Bills - Most recent (i.e. water or electricity bill)
7

Emirates ID card - Original
8

Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
9

Visa Application Form - Filled, completed
10

Proof of Medical Insurance per dependent - I.e. scanned insurance card copy or insurance policy
11

NOC Letter - 3 Signed

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Children

1

Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Marriage Certificate - Original copy and attested
3

Child/Children’s Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
4

Passport size photos - See guidelines below
5

Visa Renewal Form
6

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Spouse

1

Marriage Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Spouse’s passport copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
3

Passport size photos - See guidelines below
4

Visa Renewal Form
5

Emirates ID Renewal Form

Requirements - Dependent Visa | Parents

1

Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
2

Sponsor’s Birth Certificate - Original copy and attested
3

Parent’s Passport Copy - Scanned clear copy, colored with 7 months validity
4

Visa Renewal Form
5

Emirates ID Renewal Form

1.The Salary Certificate will be issued by IFZA for an additional fee of AED 250. It is also required to submit a letter, addressing the IFZA General Manager and stating the following information of the employee:

Salary and other benefits;
Full Name;
Passport Number;
Job Title;
Contract Term (i.e. limited or unlimited).

Important Note: Sponsor should be inside the UAE during the process.

Process

1

Prepare all the documents required for visa application
2

Submit all the necessary documents to the Authority together with the payment for visa application.
3

Prepare the following documents and review the documents submitted by the client (EID and Visa Renewal Forms)
4

Obtain client signature.
5

Submit the documents and payment to the Authorities for review
6

The Authorities will review the visa renewal application. Once it is approved, the Authorities will notify the third-party provider that the applicant may proceed to Medical Testing.
7

Change Status has been issued,
8

Medical and EID Typing
9

Schedule the applicant for medical, photo and biometric for Emirates ID.
10

The applicant will undergo the medical test, photo and biometrics for EID to one of the approved testing centers by the Authority.
11

If passed, Medical Certificate will be provided by the Authority.
12

Once the medical certificate and insurance card/policy certificate has been issued, notify the client for passport collection.
13

Visa stamping.
14

Issuance of Emirates ID

DED

This page provides applicants guidelines on the submission of the application's requirements to avoid inconveniences. This guideline is not necessary to include with the application.

At any stage, the Authority has the right to request additional documents of the application process to facilitate the registration and approval.

Refund of fee is not allowed throughout the application process, or the terms and conditions of the refund guidelines may apply as per the terms and conditions of the Authority.

Note: The total timeline indicated above is from stage 1 up to the visa & Emirates ID issuance.

Requirements - Employment Visa

1

Passport - Original (2) pcs Passport Size Photos Please see photo guideline below
2

Emirates ID - Scanned clear copy, back and front
3

Insurance Certificate - Valid Certificate or Health Card copy
4

Visa Renewal Fee
5

Visa Renewal Form
6

EID Renewal Form

Requirements - Sponsor

1

Trade License - Scanned and clear copy
2

Immigration Card - Scanned and clear copy
3

Labour Card - Scanned and clear copy
4

E Signature Card - Original copy
5

Emirates ID of Local Sponsor - Scanned and clear copy

Important Note: Sponsor should be inside the UAE during the process.

1

Prepare all the documents required for visa application.
2

Submit all the necessary documents to the Authority together with the payment for visa application.
3

Prepare the following documents and review the documents submitted by the client. (Visa Renewal Form and EID Renewal Form)
4

Obtain client signature.
5

Submit the documents and payment to the Authorities for review.
6

The Authorities will review the visa renewal application. Once it is approved, the Authorities will notify that the applicant may proceed to Medical Testing.
7

Change Status has been issued
8

Medical and EID Typing. (if applicable)
9

Schedule the applicant for medical, photo and biometric for Emirates ID. (if applicable)
10

The applicant will undergo the medical test, photo and biometrics for EID to one of the approved testing centers by the Authority.
11

If passed, Medical Certificate will be provided by the Authority.
12

If a client is applying from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (Freezone or Mainland), it is required to ensure insurance is still valid. If not, wait until the result of your medical has been issued and proceed to Visa Stamping
13

Once the medical certificate and insurance card/policy certificate has been issued, notify the client for passport collection.
14

Visa stamping
15

Issuance of Emirates ID. (if applicable)

Process

CCF Final

Requirements - Employment Visa

1

Passport Copy
2

2 Photos
3

NOC (None Objection Certificate) in case of holding UAE residency Visa
4

Filled Application Form

Process

1

Prepare all the documents required for visa application.
2

Submit all the necessary documents to the Authority together with the payment for visa application.
3

Prepare the following documents and review the documents submitted by the client. (Visa Renewal Form and EID Renewal Form)
4

Obtain client signature.
5

Submit the documents and payment to the Authorities for review.
6

The Authorities will review the visa renewal application. Once it is approved, the Authorities will notify that the applicant may proceed to Medical Testing.
7

Change Status has been issued
8

Medical and EID Typing. (if applicable)
9

Schedule the applicant for medical, photo and biometric for Emirates ID. (if applicable)
10

The applicant will undergo the medical test, photo and biometrics for EID to one of the approved testing centers by the Authority.
11

If passed, Medical Certificate will be provided by the Authority.
12

If a client is applying from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (Freezone or Mainland), it is required to ensure insurance is still valid. If not, wait until the result of your medical has been issued and proceed to Visa Stamping
13

Once the medical certificate and insurance card/policy certificate has been issued, notify the client for passport collection.
14

Visa stamping
15

Issuance of Emirates ID. (if applicable)

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