Visa Services
At HBSS, a broad array of visa services ensures that individuals and businesses seeking to open in the UAE have a smooth and efficient application process. Below are the various types of visa services we offer
Golden Visa
The Golden Visa long-term residencies visa receives a grant which is valid for ten years within the UAE. It’s best suited to investors, founders, skilled professionals, exceptional talents, and high-achieving students. It properly secures and protects the visa holders, giving them a chance to live, work, or study in the UAE with some amazing benefits.
Who Can Apply?
- Investors in public investments and real estate.
- Entrepreneurs with a successful business track record.
- Skilled professionals in medicine, engineering, IT, and research.
- Scientists, inventors, and creative talents.
- Outstanding students with exceptional academic records.
Key Benefits:
- Long-term residency with renewal options.
- No requirement for a national sponsor.
- The ability to sponsor family members, including spouses, children, and domestic workers.
- Full business ownership for investors without the need for a local partner.
Required Documents:
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Entry permit or existing visa copy
- Proof of investment (e.g., property title deed, public investment details)
- Business license (for entrepreneurs)
- Professional qualification certificates (for skilled professionals)
- Recommendation letters (from relevant authorities for talents/scientists)
- Academic records (for students)
- Health insurance
- Medical fitness test report
Investor or Partner Visa
The Investor or Partner visa is meant for those who wish to invest in or set up business applications in the UAE. The visa provides residency for entrepreneurs and investors with Mainland or Free Zone businesses.
Key Benefits:
- 2 Years Residency: Depending on the investment type and business setup.
- Business Ownership: Full or partial ownership based on the jurisdiction
- No Local Sponsor Required: Especially in Free Zones.
- Family Sponsorship: Ability to sponsor spouse, children, and domestic workers.
- Banking Access: Open corporate and personal bank accounts in the UAE.
- Travel Ease: Multiple entry/exit access to and from the UAE.
- Business Expansion: Legal framework to scale or diversify your company operations.
- Renewable Residency: Visa can be renewed as long as business activity continues.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Business Ownership: Must be an owner or shareholder in a registered UAE business (Mainland or Free Zone).
- Minimum Investment Requirement: Varies depending on the jurisdiction (commonly AED 50,000 or more).
- Valid Trade License: Business must hold a valid and active trade license.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA): Must clearly show ownership share percentage.
- Proof of Capital Contribution: Bank statements or audited financial records may be required.
- Physical Office Space: Ejari or tenancy contract in the business name (Mainland) or as per Free Zone rules.
- Medical Fitness & Insurance: Must pass the UAE medical fitness test and have valid health insurance.
Required Documents:
- Passport (with at least 6 months validity)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Trade license or MOA (Memorandum of Association)
- Share certificate or proof of business ownership
- Bank statements (company/personal for past 6 months)
- Immigration Establishment Card (for mainland businesses)
- Tenancy contract or title deed of company location
- Emirates ID (if renewing or upgrading)
- Medical fitness test report
- Valid health insurance
Employment Visa
The visa for employment is to be obtained by those who work inside the UAE. It consists of many stages, including contract approval, pre-approval, and issuance of a work permit.
Who Can Apply?
The Employment Visa is for foreign nationals who have secured a job offer from a UAE-based employer. It is processed by the employer on behalf of the employee and is a requirement to legally live and work in the UAE.
Eligible Individuals Include:
- Skilled professionals such as engineers, doctors, IT specialists, and financial analysts.
- Unskilled or semi-skilled workers in construction, cleaning, driving, etc., under authorized labor categories.
- Teachers and academic staff hired by schools or universities in the UAE.
- Hospitality and service staff hired by hotels, restaurants, or tourism businesses.
- Technical and industrial workers in manufacturing or specialized trades.
- Domestic workers, including nannies, housemaids, drivers, and cooks (processed under a separate domestic worker visa stream).
Process Includes:
- Job offer and employment contract.
- Pre-approval from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
- Issuance of a work permit to legally work in the UAE.
- Residency visa processing and Emirates ID application.
Key Benefits:
- Legal authorization to work and reside in the UAE.
- Access to medical insurance and government services.
- Ability to sponsor dependents.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Passport-sized photos (white background)
- Job offer letter and signed employment contract
- Educational and professional qualification certificates (attested)
- Labor approval from MOHRE
- Medical fitness test report
- Emirates ID application form
- Company’s trade license and establishment card
- Health insurance coverage
Dependent Visa
This dependent visa is in the form of immigration entry through which the resident could sponsor their family members such as spouse, children, and other dependents to join them in the UAE.
Who Can Apply?
- UAE residents with a valid visa and sufficient income.
- Employees or business owners meeting sponsorship criteria.
- Individuals wishing to bring family members under their sponsorship.
Key Benefits:
- Dependents can study and work under specific conditions.
- Hassle-free renewal process.
Required Documents:
- Sponsor’s passport and valid UAE visa
- Dependents’ passports and passport-sized photos
- Marriage certificate (attested, for spouse)
- Birth certificates (attested, for children)
- Labor approval from MOHRE
- Proof of income (minimum salary varies by emirate)
- Ejari/tenancy contract in sponsor’s name
- Latest utility bill
- Medical fitness test report (for dependents above 18 years)
- Emirates ID application form
- Valid health insurance
Parents Visa
The Parents Visa offers the possibility to UAE residents to sponsor their parents for long-term stay for certain conditions. This is an essential service that allows expatriates to bring in their aged parents to live in the UAE with them.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Sponsor must meet the minimum salary requirement.
- Proof of sole responsibility for parents' care.
- Yearly renewable residency permit for parents.
- Health insurance coverage is mandatory.
Key Benefits:
- Access to healthcare and other public services.
- No need for repeated visa applications.
Required Documents:
- Sponsor’s passport and UAE visa copy
- Parent’s passports and passport-sized photos
- Proof of relationship (attested birth certificate of sponsor)
- Sponsor’s salary certificate (minimum salary required varies by emirate)
- Proof of being sole caretaker (no surviving siblings to care for them)
- Emirates ID application form
- Medical fitness test report (for parents)
- Comprehensive health insurance policy
- Ejari/tenancy contract under sponsor’s name
In HBSS, custody of all immigration and residence-related matters is maintained under the strong umbrella of accuracy, speed, and compliance with UAE laws and regulations. Contact us today for expert assistance for any service-related GDRFA and ICP needs.