Move from company license to UAE residency with PROXPAT support for immigration files, establishment cards, investor visas, employee visas, medical fitness, Emirates ID, renewals, and cancellations.
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Visa & Immigration Services with PROXPAT
After your UAE company license is issued, the next step is often opening the company immigration file, applying for an establishment card, and processing residence visas for investors, partners, employees, and eligible dependents. These steps connect your business license to the UAE immigration and identity systems.
PROXPAT helps business owners and companies coordinate immigration documentation, establishment card applications, entry permits, status changes, medical fitness, Emirates ID, residence visa stamping or issuance, renewals, cancellations, and post-license visa administration.
Official UAE guidance states that residence visa validity varies by type and sponsor, that applicants aged 18 and above must undergo a medical test, pass security checks, and apply for Emirates ID. Emirates ID is issued by ICP and is mandatory for UAE citizens and residents.
Visa & Immigration Services We Provide
Company immigration file guidance
Establishment card support
Investor and partner visa assistance
Employee visa processing coordination
Entry permit and status change support
Medical fitness appointment coordination
Emirates ID application and biometrics guidance
Family and dependent visa guidance
Visa renewal and amendment support
UAE visa cancellation services and file update support
Who We Support
Visa routes depend on the company jurisdiction, authority, sponsor, role, and selected business setup package.
Sponsoring a spouse, children or parents is a separate process with its own salary, accommodation and attestation requirements — see our family visa services for the full breakdown.
Company owners and investors
Business partners and shareholders
Managers and authorized signatories
Mainland employees
Free zone employees
Eligible family members and dependents
Visa & Immigration Process
PROXPAT keeps the process structured from company licensing to residency completion.
Step 1: Confirm License and Visa Eligibility
Step 2: Open Immigration File or Establishment Card
Step 3: Prepare Applicant Documents
Step 4: Apply for Entry Permit or Status Change
Step 5: Complete Medical Fitness Test
Step 6: Submit Emirates ID and Biometrics
Step 7: Complete Residence Visa Issuance
Step 8: Track Renewals, Dependents, and Cancellations
Documents Commonly Required
Exact requirements depend on the visa type, company jurisdiction, applicant status, and authority. Common documents include:
Passport copy with validity
Passport-size photograph with white background
Current visa, entry permit, or cancellation paper, if applicable
Trade license copy
Establishment card or immigration file details
Shareholder, partner, or employment documents
Medical fitness certificate for applicants aged 18 and above
Emirates ID application or biometric appointment details
Important Immigration Notes
Visa and residency steps are separate from trade license issuance. A company may have a valid license but still need immigration file opening and establishment card processing before sponsoring visas.
- Residence visa validity: UAE residence validity varies by visa type and sponsor, including 1, 2, or 3 years for sponsored visas and longer periods for eligible long-term residency routes.
- Medical fitness: Residence visa applicants aged 18 and above must complete medical fitness testing.
- Emirates ID: Emirates ID is mandatory for UAE residents and is linked to the residency process.
- Renewal planning: Residence visas and Emirates ID cards should be renewed before expiry to avoid delays or fines.
- Cancellation: Visa cancellations usually must be processed by the sponsor or relevant authority before changing status or leaving permanently.
Why Choose PROXPAT?
End-to-end visa and immigration coordination
Mainland and free zone visa workflow knowledge
Support for investors, partners, employees, and dependents
Medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID guidance
Renewal, cancellation, and amendment support
PRO documentation support after license issuance
Which Visa Route Applies to You
People arrive at this page asking for "a visa". There are several, they are not interchangeable, and the wrong one costs a flight and a restart. This is the short version of how we route it.
You have a job offer from a UAE company
An employment visa, sponsored by the employer, through MOHRE for mainland companies or the free zone authority. See employment visa services.
You hold UAE residence and want to bring family
Family sponsorship, subject to a salary threshold, registered accommodation and attested relationship documents. See family visa services.
You want residence that is not tied to an employer
Long-term residence — the Golden Visa, or the green route for skilled professionals and freelancers. Self-sponsored, so it survives a job change. See Golden Visa services.
You will work independently
A freelance permit, and a residence visa if you do not already hold one through a spouse or employer. See freelance visa services.
You are visiting, and it might become permanent
A visit visa — but check before it is issued whether your entry category permits an in-country status change. See tourist visa services.
You are leaving, or changing employer
Cancellation, in the correct order, with both the labour and immigration sides closed. See visa cancellation services.
If none of these describe your situation cleanly, that itself is useful information — the awkward cases are usually the ones where the route chosen at the start was wrong.
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From establishment card and investor visa support to medical fitness, Emirates ID, renewals, and cancellations, PROXPAT helps you manage the immigration journey clearly.