Eligibility Assessment
We review your current visa status, sponsorship situation, and eligibility to determine the right procedure and category for your case.
The UAE investor visa grants residency to foreign nationals who hold an ownership stake in a UAE-registered mainland or free zone company, or meet the qualifying real estate investment threshold. We assess your eligibility, compile all required company and personal documents, manage the application submission, coordinate your medical fitness examination and Emirates ID biometrics, and guide you through visa stamping. Visas are typically issued for 2–3 years, with long-term Golden Visa options available for qualifying investments.
Timeline
5–15 working days
Investment
AED 7,500
Government residency fees, entry permit fees if outside the UAE, medical examination fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance premiums, and establishment card renewal costs are separate.
The partner visa is a residency permit for individuals formally recognised as partners in a UAE mainland LLC, civil company, or free zone entity. While similar to the investor visa, it specifically applies to partnership structures and requires alignment between the MOA or partnership agreement and the company's immigration records. We verify your partnership documentation, check visa quota availability, and manage the full application through to stamping.
Timeline
5–15 working days
Investment
AED 7,500
Government residency fees, entry permit fees if applicable, medical examination fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance premiums, and document attestation costs are separate.
UAE employment visa processing involves multiple interconnected stages across MOHRE and ICP: work permit application, entry permit issuance or in-country status change, medical fitness testing, Emirates ID registration, and residency visa stamping. We support both employers and employees through every stage — verifying document requirements by nationality and profession, managing submissions, scheduling medical appointments, and tracking applications through to the final stamp.
Timeline
New hire from outside UAE: 10–25 working days. In-country status change: 7–20 working days.
Investment
AED 6,500
MOHRE work permit fees, entry permit or status change fees, medical examination fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance premiums, residency stamping fees, and document attestation costs are separate.
UAE family sponsorship allows resident visa holders to sponsor their spouse, children, and in some cases parents for UAE residency. Eligibility depends on the sponsor's income, profession category, and accommodation. We assess your eligibility, prepare all required documents including overseas attestations, coordinate entry permits or status changes, manage medical testing and Emirates ID enrollment, and ensure all steps are completed within government deadlines.
Timeline
10–25 working days. Parent sponsorship may take longer.
Investment
AED 5,500
Government family visa fees, entry permit or status change fees, medical examination fees, Emirates ID fees, mandatory health insurance premiums, and document attestation costs are separate. Refundable parent sponsorship deposit may apply.
UAE residency visas must be renewed before expiry to avoid daily overstay fines, operational restrictions, and complications with banking and other services. Renewal is not simply paying a fee — it involves a full re-verification of eligibility, new medical fitness testing, insurance renewal, Emirates ID renewal, and settlement of any outstanding fines. We initiate renewals 30–60 days before expiry, handle the entire compliance check, and complete the process before your status lapses.
Timeline
3–10 working days from complete application submission.
Investment
AED 5,000
Government renewal fees, overstay fines if already expired, medical re-examination fees, Emirates ID renewal fees, health insurance renewal premiums, and establishment card renewal costs are separate.
Visa cancellation is a formal legal requirement when leaving the UAE permanently, changing employers, transitioning between visa categories, or dissolving business interests. The process must be completed in the correct sequence — work permit cancellation through MOHRE, then residency cancellation through ICP, Emirates ID surrender, and clearance of all outstanding obligations. Failure to complete this correctly can result in travel restrictions and complications with future UAE visa applications. We handle the full process and provide post-cancellation guidance on grace periods and next steps.
Timeline
3–10 working days. Complex cases with outstanding compliance issues may take longer.
Investment
AED 3,500
Government cancellation fees, work permit cancellation fees, outstanding fine settlement, and courier costs are separate.
A UAE entry permit is the electronic authorisation required before foreign nationals can enter the UAE to begin their residency process — for employment, family reunification, or investment. The sponsoring entity must apply through ICP before the individual travels. We identify the correct permit category, prepare all required documents, submit the application, and ensure you understand the validity window and what must be completed after arrival to convert the permit to residency status.
Timeline
Employment-related: 1–3 working days after work permit approval. Family permits: 3–7 working days. Nationalities requiring security clearance: up to 10–15 working days.
Investment
AED 4,500
Government entry permit fees, express processing fees where applicable, document translation and attestation fees, and health insurance costs are separate.
A status change allows individuals already in the UAE on a visit visa, tourist visa, or visa-free entry to convert to residency status without exiting the country. This is commonly used when someone enters the UAE and then secures employment, completes company formation, or is sponsored for family residency. The process requires precise coordination — the current visa must be cancelled and the new residency activated without creating a gap in legal status. We manage the full process including eligibility confirmation, timing assessment, application submission, medical testing, and Emirates ID processing.
Timeline
7–20 working days from application to residency stamping.
Investment
AED 4,000
Government status change fees, current visa cancellation fees, new residency application fees, medical examination fees, Emirates ID fees, and health insurance premiums are separate.
How we work
Every engagement follows the same structured path — so you always know exactly what happens next.
We review your current visa status, sponsorship situation, and eligibility to determine the right procedure and category for your case.
We compile all required personal and company documents, verify their validity, and prepare a complete application package.
We prepare and submit your application through the appropriate government channel, coordinating with your company's authorized signatory where needed.
We coordinate your mandatory medical fitness examination and Emirates ID biometrics enrollment appointment.
We monitor your application status, follow up with authorities, and coordinate the final visa stamping in your passport.
We verify all issued documents, deliver your Emirates ID and residency papers, and advise on any post-issuance obligations.
Real clients, real paperwork — handled end to end so they could focus on what matters.
"ZenVisa sorted my golden visa in under 3 weeks. No surprises, no back-and-forth. Genuinely the smoothest government process I've had since moving to the UAE."
Mehmet K.
Business owner · Dubai
"My investor visa was sorted in under two weeks. They caught an issue with my establishment card before submission that would have blocked the whole application. Saved me a lot of time."
Rania F.
Business Owner · Dubai
"We had four employees joining simultaneously. They handled all four work permits and status changes in parallel, kept us updated daily, and all four were stamped within 18 working days."
James O.
HR Manager · Abu Dhabi
"Sponsored my wife and two children. The team guided us through the overseas attestation process for our marriage and birth certificates — something I had no idea how to do alone."
Bilal M.
Resident · Sharjah
Everything you need to know about working with us. Still have questions? and we'll walk you through it.
No. Visa issuance and residency approval are determined solely by the UAE immigration authorities. We guarantee professional preparation, accurate documentation, and diligent follow-up — which significantly reduces the risk of delays and rejections.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) handles residency visas and Emirates ID. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) handles work permits for mainland employment. Free zone authorities handle employment permits for their licensed companies.
We assess your specific situation — company structure, employment relationship, family composition, or investment — during the initial consultation and recommend the correct category before any documents are collected.
The Emirates ID is a mandatory national identity card issued to all UAE residents. It is required for banking, government services, vehicle registration, and many daily activities. Processing is included in every residency visa service.
Yes. We provide visa and residency document services across all seven emirates of the UAE, though fees and specific procedures may vary by emirate.
Talk to our team and we'll walk you through exactly what's needed for your situation — no jargon, no pressure, just clear answers.