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To apply for a visa renewal the following documentation is required:

1. The signed visa application form
   A passport copy (holding 7 months’ validity with 3 empty pages) with UAE residence visa
   The original medical fitness test report showing negative results for the tested diseases
   A copy of the Emirates ID card renewal registration form
   A copy of the valid company licence
   A copy of the valid Establishment / Immigration card
   A signed employment contract
   A copy of a University degree (if applicable, attested, and translated)
   Passport photographs (white backgrounds, passport sized, and high resolution)

A new visa application will require 2-6 weeks whilst a visa renewal will require only 5-15 working days to complete. It should be noted that these timeframes are approximations only and may be expedited. Visa issuance can be delayed or rejected due to Government security approvals.

To renew a trade licence the following documentation is required:

A signed copy of the terms and conditions
A signed price list
A signed application form
A signed office lease agreement (if applicable)
The Shareholder’s updated documents (passport and visa copies)

To apply for a dependant’s visa the following documentation is required:

The dependant’s signed residence visa application form
A copy of the sponsor’s valid passport
A copy of the sponsor’s valid UAE residence visa
A copy of the dependant’s valid passport
Documents that show current visa status
The sponsor’s original Emirates ID card
The original EJARI registration certificate and original tenancy agreement or title deed showing the sponsor as tenant/owner
The sponsor’s original salary certificate (issued by the licensing authority or sponsor)
The sponsor’s original marriage certificate (attested and translated, if not in English or Arabic language)
Dependant’s passport photographs (white backgrounds, passport sized, and high resolution)