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Issuing Residency Visa

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Applies to
  • UAE Resident
  • GCC Resident
  • GCC National
  • UAE National
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It is a service whereby a residency visa is issued.

The  steps to apply to obtain the service :

Step 1

Register / UAE Pass
Step 2

Apply and Pay fees

Step 3

Residency Issued

Step 4

Get ID with Visa info

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General Information on Service
Service Code 377-06-003-000
Structure and type of service Supplementary/Procedural
Linked to Service Linked to Entry Permit Issuance and ID Card Issuance
Linked to Bundle Not Applicable
Service Standards
Conditions for obtaining the service
  • The beneficiary of the service must have a passport with a validity period of no less than (6) month
  • Customers must complete the requirements for obtaining the service (such as a medical examination, availability of insurance, etc.) within the specified period in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request.
  • Customers must follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request.
The time to obtain the service 48 Hours
Service Requirements and Fees

Residence Permit For A Newborn

Type of permit issued Residence Permit for a Newborn Child for a Head of Household Working in the Government Sector Residence Permit for a Newborn Child for a Head of Household Working Private Sector or Free Zone
Required Documents
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary (New Born)
  • A copy of the passport of the beneficiary.
  • Emirates ID Application receipt.
  • Housing lease contract (certified) or owning a residence.
  • A copy of the sponsor’s passport with a valid residence permit.
  • job contract.
  • Birth certificate for the beneficiary.
  • Mother’s residence photo.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Account statement for 3 months
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary. (New Born)
  • Passport copy of the beneficiary.
  • Emirates ID Application receipt.
  • Copy of the sponsor’s passport with valid residence.
  • Birth certificate for the beneficiary.
    salary certificate.
  • Housing rental contract (attested) or owning a home for the sponsor.
  • Mother’s residence photo.
  • Medical Insurance
Notes The residence permit must be issued to the new born within 120 days of birth to avoid Fines The residence permit must be issued to the new born within 120 days of birth to avoid Fines
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED		 Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED
Type of permit issued Residence Permit for a Newborn Child of a Citizen or GCC Citizen as a Head of Household Residence Permit for a Newborn Child of an Investor or Partner head of Household
Required Documents
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • Emirates ID Application receipt.
  • Copy of the sponsor’s passport.
  • Birth certificate of the beneficiary.
  • A copy of the passport.
  • Medical Insurance. or health card
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • passport copy.
  • Emirates ID Application receipt.
  • Copy of the sponsor’s passport with valid residence.
  • Birth certificate of the beneficiary.
  • Housing rental contract (attested) or owning a home for the sponsor.
  • Mother’s residence photo.
  • Health insurance or health card
Notes The residence permit must be issued to the new born within 120 days of birth to avoid Fines The residence permit must be issued to the new born within 120 days of birth to avoid Fines
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED		 Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

Residence permits for  Support Workers

The application for this category is submitted through Tadbeer offices only

Type of permit issued Residence Permit for the Category of ٍ Support Workers for an Employer who is a Citizen or GCC Citizens  Residence Permit for the Category of ٍ Support Workers for an Employer who is  Resident
Required Documents
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Entry permit.
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED		 Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED
Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AED Insurance : 2,000AED
Type of permit issued Residence Permit for the Category of Support Workers for a Partner or Investor
Required Documents
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit.
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 150AED
Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AEDInsurance : 2,000AED

 

Residence Permits for Resident Family Members

Type of permit issued Residence Permit for Family Members of a Head of Household Working in the Private Sector or Free Zone Residence Permit for Family Members of a Head of Household Working in the Government Sector
Required Documents
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities (for anyone over 18 years).
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit.
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities (for anyone over 18 years).
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 100AED		 Application Fees : 100 AED
Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year
eChannel Services Fee : 100AED
     
Type of permit issued Residence Permit for Family Members of a Head of Household Who is a Citizen or GCC  citizen Residence Permit for Family Members of a Head of Household Who is a Partner or Investor
Required Documents 
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities (for anyone over 18 years).
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit.
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities (for anyone over 18 years).
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance or Health Card.
  • Entry permit.
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

 Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

 

Work Permits

Type of permit issued Work in a Government Sector Work in Private Sector or Free Zone
Required Documents 
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Entry permit.
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • Labor card or (labor card receipt) for the private sector category.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance (Abu Dhabi/Dubai).
  • Entry permit.
Fees Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

 Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

Other Permits

Type of permit issued Investor or Partner Residence Permit Extending a Residence Permit for Divorced Women and Widows
Required Documents 
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities (for anyone over 18 years).
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance (Abu Dhabi/Dubai)
  • Entry permit.
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • Copy of Active Residency Visa.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Divorce or death certificate.
  • Proof of Housing
  • Medical Insurance.
Notes Extending the residence permit for divorced women, widows and their children for one year only.
Fees Application Fees: 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

 Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year and for each person.

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED
   
Type of permit issued For Universities and Colleges Beneficiary
Required Documents 
  • A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the beneficiary.
  • Passport copy.
  • A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities.
  • Emirates ID Application.
  • Medical Insurance (Abu Dhabi, Dubai).
  • Entry permit.
  • A certificate issued by the university or institute specifying the duration of the study
Fees Application Fees: 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year and for each person.

eChannel Services Fee : 150AED

 

 

Service Channels
Service Channel Service channel availability Time to complete the service after its requirements are completed
Smart Services System (Website/Mobile App) 7 / 24 48 hours
Typing Centers As per working hours 48 Hours

IMPORTANT NOTE : Residence permits for  Support Workers applications are only available through Tadbeer Centers

Service Journey
Obtaining service information The call center, the smart application, the authority’s website, the customer happiness centers, the communication channels approved by the authority
Submit a service request Through the website/application Through customer happiness centers Through the Typing Centers
  • Access to the smart services system (digital identity or user name).
  • Search for the service you want to apply for.
  • Fill in the application data, where applicable
  • Pay the service fee (if any)
  • Not Applicable
  • Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center,
  • Get an Queue ticket and wait.
  • Submission of the application fulfilling all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee
  • Pay the service fee (if any)
Communication During the Process
  • A text message or email stating the creation/developments of the order
  • Not Applicable
  • A text message or email stating the creation/developments of the order
Getting the Service
  • Receive Notification of Visa issuance
  • Not Applicable
  • Receive Notification of Visa issuance
Inquiries and complaints
Channel Availability
Social Media: ICA_Help & Facebook Twitter 7/24
Email: Contactus@icp.gov.ae via website available  7/24
Website: www.icp.gov.ae
 7/24
Ask Hamad/chatbot via website available  7/24
Call Center: 6005222222 7/24
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