UAE is one of the most popular and top destinations to establish your business or grow your already-built business empire. The fact that the market is so saturated with every business type is their No Tax policy that attracts entrepreneurs from all over the world, for that purpose, they have initiated a long-term business visa and initiate your startup or operate your company in the UAE. Regular visa is granted to onshore company runners in the Emirates and there is also a Golden Visa that is given to startup initiaters or investors who are investing at least 2 million dirhams. 

This article will help you with the details required to obtain a business visa with all the documents required during the visa application process.  

TYPES OF UAE BUSINESS VISA 

There are basically two types of business visas;

• Sponsored Business Visa
• Self-Sponsored Business Visa

Sponsored Business Visa

This type of visa is basically obtained through an employer or a sponsor sitting in the UAE. The local entity or business in the UAE will arrange the needed for your business visa and will act as a sponsor and take responsibility for the applicant during his or her stay in the UAE.

Key Features of the Sponsored Business Visa

Employer Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the employer or the business in UAE to handle the visa application process and related legal requirements for the business visa. 

Linked to Work/Employment

The validity of this visa is directly related to your employment contract duration. When the employment ends the visa also ends 

Best Fit for Employees

This visa is perfect for those individuals who are planning to work with the UAE-based company.

Self-Sponsored Business Visa

This visa allows the applicant or holder to sponsor their own stay and cover their expenses on their own with no need for an employer or sponsor from a business entity. This type of visa includes an investor visa and a newly initiated and introduced long-term residence visa like the Golden Visa. 

Key Features

Independence

This visa holder is independent and the holder is not bound to his or her employer or the company. It provides freedom and flexibility since it is not fixed with the employer.

Longer Duration and Stability

Since the person is not dependent on someone else or the employer, this allows a longer stay that is valid for up to 10 years and it provides great relaxation and stability to the holder.

Best for Business Owners and Investors

This visa type is basically beneficial for those who want to invest or start their new business in UAE, as well as for highly skilled professionals, artists, and researchers since they no longer have to deal with extensions and validity issues of the visa and solely focus on their work or business. 

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HOW TO APPLY

 The options for business visas in UAE are diverse, offering each kind of investor, entrepreneur, businessman, professional, or artist. It is important to consider what visa best suits your purpose or business.

Each visa type has a different requirement, the following is the list of documents that will be required. The Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship states that in order to be eligible for business the applicant must 

• Be over the age of eighteen
• Must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity period with two blank pages at least for visa stamping purposes.
• Make sure you provide a copy of your return ticket from UAE to your country.
• Proof of financial means to cover your expenses during your stay. Like your bank statements and sponsorship letters.
• Demonstrate proof that you have a place to live in UAE, which can be a hotel, owned, rented place, or leased accommodation. 
• Copy of your professional qualification degree or transcript. 
• Police verification shows that the applicant has no criminal record.
• Copy of your business registration certificate or other trade licenses of the company if applicable.
• Health/medical insurance that will cover medical expenses during your stay.
• A residence permit if you already live in UAE.

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