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This part of the website involves services offered to expatriates in United Arab Emirates, in addition to a list of sections and branches offering such services which are classified as follows:
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 Entry of passengers - Helpers and similar categories accompanying UAE citizens and Arab Gulf Countries
This involves helpers and similar categories accompanying UAE citizens and Arab Gulf Countries |
Required Documents:
Original passport of a sponsored helper |
Fees & Collection
AED 5000 as one year residence permit fees according to the e-form.
AED 5000 payable as security deposit (at Household Servants Section)
AED 120 as urgent delivery fees (optional)
AED 10 as fees for typing and attesting the contracts of helpers and similar categories. AED 10 fees for ordinary delivery applications. |
Special Notes:
Fees for residence permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices.
All securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section's hall. Fines payable for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
Rashid Port
Jebel Ali Port
Shendagha Port
Al-Hamriyah Port
Hatta Border Point
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Employment residence issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration to helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/ Dubai in issuing employment permits to helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid application form
The sponsored helpers original passport
Copy of the sponsor's passport to verify that his residence permit is valid.
3 photographs of the sponsored helper (one on the application's front page, one overleaf and one on the helper's card.
Original copy of the entry permit issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration.
Original medical certificate.
If a sponsor is a private sector employee:
Copy of his employment contract provided that his salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation
If a sponsor is a public sector employee:
He shall submit a salary certificate or “To whom it may concern” certificate proving that his salary is not less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is an investor:
Copy of the contract showing his shareholding as well as copy of the partners' financial security, deposit original and copy of the establishment card and original and copy of the commercial license.
Employment contracts of helpers and similar categories |
Fees & Collection
AED 5000 as one-year residence fees according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional).
AED 10 fees for ordinary delivery applications. AED 10 fees for typing and attesting employment contracts of helpers and similar categories |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Residence permits for expatriate families in UAE
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a residence permit for an expatriate family in UAE |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid application form
2 photographs of each sponsored person.
Original entry permit of each sponsored person.
Original passport of each sponsored person.
Copy of security deposit payment receipt (AED 5000) when sponsoring the parents and second-degree relatives.
Original copy of valid medical certificate (for those who are over 18 years old).
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract or salary certificate, provided that his salary shall not be less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000+accommodation.
Copy of the sponsor's valid residence permit. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as fees for each year's residence (3 years maximum for the wife and children, while for parents and first degree relatives it shall be one year only).
AED 5000 refundable security deposit for sponsoring the parents and first degree relatives.
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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An investor's family residence permit
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a residence permit to an investor's family in the Emirate of Dubai |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid residence permit application form
2 photographs of the sponsored person
Copy of security deposit (AED. 5000) when sponsoring the parents and second degree relatives.
Original entry permit of the sponsored person.
Original passport of the sponsored person.
Copy of the sponsor's valid residence permit.
Original copy of a valid medical certificate (for those who are over 18 years old.)
Copy of the security deposit receipt paid by the investor (AED 10,000)
Male children who are over 18 years old must submit a “continued education certificate” issued by a school or university approved by UAE Ministry of Education or Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Residence permit validity period for male children over 18 years old shall be commensurate with the remaining period of education |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 residence fees for each year (3 years maximum for the wife and children while for parents and first degree relatives it shall be one year only).
AED 5000 refundable security deposit for sponsoring the parents and first degree relatives.
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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A partner's family residence permit
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a residence permit to an investor's family in the Emirate of Dubai |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Original passport of the involved person who shall be sponsored
2 photographs of each sponsored person
Original copy of the entry permit issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration.
Original medical certificate
Copy of the partnership contract attested by Department of Economic Development.
Copy of receipt proving payment of AED 5000 which is a security deposit when sponsoring parents and first - degree relatives.
Copy of receipt proving payment of the partner's security deposit:
A partner in a commercial license will be required to pay AED 10,000 as security deposit if his shareholding is equal to AED 70,000 or more, and if his shareholding is less than AED 70,000 he will be required to pay AED. 20,000 a security deposit.
A partner in a professional license will be required to pay AED 20,000 as security deposit from which a partner holding a bachelor degree in the same field of his license business will be exempted.
Sons who are older than 18 years old must submit an evidence of “a continuing education” in schools or universities approved by Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research.
Validity of residence permits of sons who are over 18 years old and are still students shall be commensurate with the period of their education. |
| Fees & Collection s
AED 100 residence fees for each year (3 years maximum for the wife and children while for parents and first degree relatives it shall be one year only).
AED 5000 refundable security deposit for sponsoring the parents and first degree relatives.
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of residence (employment) permits of private sector workers
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration (Dubai) in renewing residence (employment) permits for a private sector workers |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Original medical certificate
Original and copy of labour card or postal receipt
Original and copy of the main valid commercial license.
Copy of the valid establishment card |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for residence permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of a partner's residence (employment) permit issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration (Dubai) in renewing a partner's residence permit |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Applicant's original passport
2 photographs of the sponsored partner
Original medical certificate
Original and copy of valid commercial license
Original and copy of valid establishment card
Copy of the partnership contract attested by Department of Economic Development.
Copy of receipt proving payment of the partner's security deposit:
A partner in a commercial license will be required to pay AED 10,000 as security deposit if his shareholding is equal to AED 70,000 or more. If his shareholding is less than AED 70,000 he will be required to pay AED. 20,000 a security deposit.
A partner in a professional license will be required to pay AED 20,000 as security deposit, from which a partner holding a bachelor degree in the same field of his license business will be exempted. |
| Fees & Collection
AED 100 residence fees for each year (3 years maximum) in the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of an investor's residence (employment) permit issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration (Dubai) in renewing an investor's residence permit. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Applicant's original passport
2 photographs of the sponsored investor
Original medical certificate
Copy of the valid establishment card.
Original and copy of the valid commercial license |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of residence (employment) permits of public sector workers
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration (Dubai) in renewing a residence (employment) permit for public sector workers |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Applicant's original passport
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Original medical certificate
Original and copy of the valid commercial license.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of a residence (employment) permits issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration to helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/ Dubai in renewing residence (employment) permits to helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Original passport of the sponsored helper
Copy of the sponsor's passport
3 photograph's of the sponsored helper
Original medical certificate
If a sponsor is a private sector employee:
Copy of his employment contract provided that his salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation
If a sponsor is public sector employee:
He shall submit a salary certificate or “To whom it may concern” certificate proving that his salary is not less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is an investor or partner:
Copy of the contract to verify a partner's share and copy of the receipt of the partners financial security.
Employment contracts of helpers and similar categories |
Fees & Collection
AED 5000 as one-year residence fees according to the e-form
AED 100 fees for issuing the cards of helpers and similar categories
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional).
AED 10 fees for ordinary delivery applications. AED 10 fees for typing and attesting employment contracts of helpers and similar categories. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of residence permits for expatriate families in UAE
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in renewing a residence permit for expatriate families in UAE |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
2 photographs of the sponsored person.
Original copy of valid medical certificate (for those who are over 18 years old).
Copy of an academic certificate (to prove that the children are continuing education outside UAE), or a student's card issued by an academic institution (university or college).
Copy of the sponsor's passport.
Certificate of “continuing education” ( for sons over 18 years old).
Sons who are over 18 years old must submit “a continuing education certificate “from schools or universities in UAE approved by Ministry of Education or Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Residence permit validity period shall be issued according to the remaining period of education.
If the sponsor is a private sector employee:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract or salary certificate, provided that salary shall not be less than AED.4000 or AED.3000+ accommo-dation.
If the sponsor is a public sector employee:
A salary certificate or “To Whom It May Concern certificate” will be required, provided that the salary shall not be less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation.
If the sponsor is a partner:
Copy of the partnership contract to verify his share, as well as original and copy of the valid establishment card and commercial license. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as fees for each year residence (3 years maximum for the wife and children while for parents and parents-in-law it shall be one year only.
AED 120 urgent delivery application.
AED 10 ordinary delivery application. AED 5000 refundable security deposit. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
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Renewal of residence permits for an investor's family.
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in renewing a residence permit to an investor's family |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
2 photographs of the sponsored person
Original medical certificate for children over 18 years old.
Original passport of the sponsored person.
Copy of the sponsor's passport.
Male children who are over 18 years old must submit a continued education certificate issued by a school or university approved by UAE Ministry of Education or Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Residence permit validity period for male children over 18 years old shall be given according to the remaining period of education.
Copy of the receipt of the investor's security deposit payment. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 residence fees for each year (3 years maximum for the wife and children while for parents and parents-in-law it shall be one year only.
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application. |
Special Notes:
Sons who are over 18 years old, still continuing their education and are included in the mother's passport and do not have their own separate passport, shall be given, together with the mother and all children included in her passport, only one-year residence permit. However if the sons who are over 18 years old and continuing their education have their own passports, they will be given a one-year residence permit while the mother only will have a 3-years residence permit. All fees involving residence permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, and all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying less than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section Hall, and fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Residence permit with the same validity period as that which in a lost passport
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a residence permit with the same validity period as that in a lost passport |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application according to the remaining validity period of the old residence permit.
2 photographs of the sponsored person.
The newly issued original passport.
Copy of the police report about loss of the passport.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card.
Original and copy of the valid commercial license.
Extract about the data of the lost residence permit, issued by Residency Section of the main headquarters of Naturalization and Residency Administration. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 fees for the residence permit according to the remaining period of the residence permit in the lost passport.
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional)
AED 10 ordinary delivery application AED 110 fees for extract of the lost residence permit data |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Residence permit with same old validity period when obtaining a new passport
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai for issuing a residence permit with the same validity period in an old passport in the event of:
1 - A new passport 2 - Cancellation of an applicant's name from an old passport in which he was included. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application according to the remaining validity period of the residence permit in the old passport.
2 photographs of the sponsored applicant.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card.
Original and copy of valid commercial license |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 delivery fees
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional) AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
AED 100 delivery fees
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional) AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Residence permit with the same validity for an accompanying person who obtained a separate passport, and after his cancellation from another person's passport in which he was included
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a residence permit with the same validity as in an old passport in the event of:
1 - Cancellation of an accompanying person from another person's passport in which he was included and after he obtains a separate passport.
2 - Demise of the principal holder of a passport in which the applicant was included as an accompanying person. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application for cancellation of the name of an accompanying person included in a passport with its principal holder.
No fees shall be charged against the period of validity of the old residence permit.
2 photographs of the sponsored person.
A holder's original passport from which the applicant wishes to be cancelled.
Copy of the sponsor's passport.
The new passport
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract showing the amount of salary. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 cancellation fees, however no fees are collected against the remaining period of the residence permit
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional)
AED 10 ordinary delivery fees
Note:No fees shall be charged for cancellation in the event of a demise. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Inclusion of accompanying persons - to a mother's residence visa
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in including a child in the residence permit of one of his parents' passport when he is born abroad, or on the child's own passport. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid application carrying the company's seal and the sponsor's signature
2 photographs of the sponsored person.
2 photographs of the holder of passport in which the accompanying person shall be included.
Original and copy of the child's birth certificate.
Original entry permit of the child born outside UAE
Copy of an employment contract or salary certificate showing that the salary is not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation.
Copy of the sponsor's passport.
Original passport of the holder of a residence permit in which an accompanying person shall be included |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 fees payable against each year of residence
AED 100 inclusion fees
AED 10 knowledge Dirham
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional) AED 10 ordinary delivery fees |
| Special Notes:All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Inclusion of accompanying persons - infants born in UAE
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in including an infant in the residence permit of one of his parents, when born in UAE. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
2 photographs of the holder of a passport in which an accompanying person shall be included.
Original and copy of the child's birth certificate.
Copy of an employment contract or salary certificate.
Original passport of the holder of a residence permit in which an accompanying person shall be included. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 fees payable against each year of residence
AED 100 inclusion fees
AED 10 knowledge Dirham AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional) |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Default in applying for a newborn child's residence permit
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in the event of default in applying for a newborn child's residence permit. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Original entry permit with 2 photographs of the sponsored person.
The sponsored person's original passport, if any.
Original and copy of the sponsor's employment contract.
Copy of the child's birth certificate |
Fees & Collection
Note: The fine shall be AED 25 payable in cash against each day of default following 120 days after the date of birth. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Default in applying for a family's residence permit
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in the event of default in applying for a new residence permit |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Original entry permit
2 photographs of the sponsored person
The sponsor's original passport
The sponsor's passport copy
Original and copy of an employment contract.
If a sponsor is an expatriate:
A copy of the sponsor's employment contract shall be required in which the salary shall not be less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation.
If the sponsor is an investor:
A copy of the receipt of an investor's AED 10,000 security deposit payment shall be required.
If the sponsor is a partner:
A copy of the receipt of the partner's security deposit payment as follows shall be required:
A commercial license partner shall pay AED 10000 security deposit if his shareholding is equal to AED 70,000 or more.
If his shareholding is less than AED 70,000, he shall pay AED 20,000 security deposit. A partner in a professional license will pay AED 20,000 from which he will be exempted if he holds a bachelor degree in the same field of his business. |
Fees & Collection
AED 25 fine payable cash against each day of default. |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Residence permit renewal default fine
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in the event of defaulting in renewing a residence permit |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
2 photographs of the sponsored person
The sponsored person's original passport.
Copy of the sponsor's passport |
Fees & Collection
AED 120 for urgent delivery application
AED 10 ordinary delivery application Note: AED 25 payable as fine against each day of default |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Amendment of a residence permit
This involves a description in procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in the event of an amendment in a residence permit data |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Residence permit stamp fixed on the passport
Computer extract of the residence permit file
Copy from the archive in the event of renewal
Copy of sponsorship transfer document in the event of a sponsorship transfer |
Fees & Collection
AED 120 rectification fees |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Replacement of lost/damaged cards of helpers and similar categories
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a replacement of lost/damaged cards to helpers and similar categories. |
| Required Documents:
Original or true copy of the police “lost item” certificate.
Copy of the helper's passport with the page on which the residence permit appears.
2 photographs of the sponsored helper.
Sponsor's passport copy.
Application delivered by hand. |
Fees & Collection
AED 120 for the application |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorships of helpers and similar categories from UAE citizens to expatriates
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in transfer of sponsorship of helpers and similar categories from UAE citizens to expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of a sponsored helper.
Copy of the new sponsor's passport.
3 photographs of the sponsored helper.
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship application attested by Entry Permits Department.
Prepaid (AED 5000) e-form residence permit application.
If a sponsor is a private sector employee:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract provided his salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is a public sector employee:
He shall submit a salary or “to whom it may concern” certificate provided that the salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is a partner:
Copy of the partnership contract to verify his share in the partnership, together with a copy of the receipt involving cash security payment by the partners.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card
Original and copy of the valid trade license.
Employment contracts of the helpers and similar categories. |
Fees & Collection
AED 5000 as one year residence permit fees according to the e-form.
AED 5000 payable as security deposit (at Household Servants Section)
AED 120 as urgent delivery fees (optional)
AED 10 as fees for typing and attesting the contracts of helpers and similar categories. AED 10 fees for ordinary delivery applications. |
Special Notes:
Fees for residence permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices.
All securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section's hall. Fines payable for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
Rashid Port
Jebel Ali Port
Shendagha Port
Al-Hamriyah Port
Hatta Border Point
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Transfer of sponsorships of helpers and similar categories from expatriates to a expatriates
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to transfer residence permits of helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates to other expatriates. |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored helper.
Copy of the new sponsor's passport.
3 photographs of the sponsored helper.
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship application attested by Entry Permits Department.
Prepaid (AED 5000) e-form residence permit application.
If a sponsor is a private sector employee:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract provided that his salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is a public sector employee:
He shall submit a salary certificate or “to whom it may concern” certificate provided that the salary shall not be less than AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation.
If a sponsor is a partner:
Copy of the partnership contract to verify his share, together with a copy of the receipt involving proving his security deposit payment.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card
Original and copy of the valid trade license.
Employment contracts of the helpers and similar categories. |
Fees & Collection
AED 5000 as one year residence permit fees according to the e-form.
AED 5000 payable as security deposit (at Household Servants Section)
AED 120 as urgent delivery fees (optional)
AED 10 as fees for typing and attesting the contracts of helpers and similar categories.
AED 10 fees for ordinary delivery applications. |
Special Notes:
Fees for residence permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices. All securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section's hall. Fines payable for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorship of public sector expatriate workers to another public sector entity in the Emirate of Dubai
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to transfer sponsorships of a public sector expatriate workers to another public sector entity in the Emirate of Dubai. |
| Required Documents:
Copy of the valid establishment card.
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permit Dept.
Prepaid e-form application |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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| Transfer of sponsorships of expatriate workers from the public sector in another Emirate to the public sector in the Emirate of Dubai |
| Required Documents:
Copy of the valid establishment card.
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permit Dept.
Prepaid e-form application |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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| Transfer of sponsorships of expatriate workers from the public sector to expatriates in the Emirate of Dubai |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permits Department
Prepaid residence permit application
If the sponsor is a private sector worker:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract to prove that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation.
If the sponsor is a public sector worker:
A salary certificate or “to whom it may concern” certificate shall be required to verify that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of a sponsorship from a father to a mother and vice versa
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to transfer of an expatriate's sponsorship from the father to a mother or vise versa |
| Required Documents:
Sponsor's passport copy
Original passport of the sponsored person
2 photographs of the sponsored person
Original medical certificate (for children who are over 18 years old).
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permits Department
Prepaid residence permit application
If the sponsor is a private sector worker:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract to prove that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation.
If the sponsor is a public sector worker:
A salary certificate or “to whom it may concern” certificate shall be required to verify that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorship of expatriate families from another Emirate to the Emirate of Dubai
This involves description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to transfer sponsorships of expatriate families from another Emirate to the Emirate of Dubai |
Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored person
Sponsor's passport copy
2 photographs of the sponsored person
Original medical certificate (for children who are over 18 years old).
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permits Department
Prepaid residence permit application
If the sponsor is a private sector worker:
Copy of the sponsor's employment contract to prove that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation.
If the sponsor is a public sector worker:
A salary certificate or “to whom it may concern” certificate shall be required to verify that his salary is not less than AED. 4000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of a partner's sponsorship
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to transfer a sponsorship of a partner |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored person
2 photographs of each sponsored person
Original medical certificate
Prepaid sponsorship transfer application approved by Entry Permits Dept.
Prepaid e-form application
Original and copy of valid commercial license.
Original & copy of the valid establishment card.
Copy of the partnership contract attested by Department of Economic Development.
Copy of receipt proving payment of the partner's security deposit:
A partner in a commercial license will be required to pay AED 10,000 as security deposit if his shareholding is equal to, or more than, AED 70,000. If his shareholding is less than AED 70,000 he will be required to pay AED. 20,000 as security deposit.
A partner in a professional license will be required to pay AED 20,000 as security deposit from which he will be exempted if he holds a bachelor degree in the same field of his license business. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 residence fees for each year (3 years maximum according to e-form).
AED 120 urgent delivery application. AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
All fees for employment permits and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the Fines Collection at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorships of private sector expatriate workers to the private sector governed by Ministry of Labour
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration (Dubai) to transfer sponsorships of private sector expatriate workers to the private sector governed by Ministry of Labour |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 photographs of the sponsored worker
Sponsorship transfer application approved by Ministry of Labour (valid for 2 months only)
Prepaid e-form application
Original and copy of the valid commercial license.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as residence permit fees for each year (3 years maximum) according to the e-form
AED 120 urgent delivery fees (optional). AED 10 for ordinary delivery applications |
Special Notes:
Fees for the residence permit and typing of applications shall be paid at the typing offices while all security deposits shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. Delay fines against overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid cash to the “Fines Collection” staff at the Section hall, while delay fines for overstaying longer than 17 days shall be paid cash to the bank staff at the Section hall. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Cancellation of employment (residence) permits issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to cancel employment (residence) permits issued by the Administration to expatriates in UAE. Cancellation is carried out at the request of sponsors to terminate their relationships with sponsored workers. |
| Required Documents:
Sponsor's passport copy
Original passport of the sponsored worker
3 copies of applications for cancellation (within UAE) prepared at the typing offices, of which two copies shall be kept by the sponsored worker and one copy for Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai, carrying the company's seal and the sponsor's signature.
For workers sponsored by companies and government departments:
Original and copy of the sponsored worker's passport
Copy of the establishment card.
Copy of the commercial license.
Air-flight fare if the worker is in default, or an entry permit to modify his status. |
Fees & Collection
none |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Cancellation of residence (employment) permits of expatriates
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to cancel residence (employment) permits of expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Original passport of the sponsored worker
2 copies of cancellation certificate approved by Ministry of Labour, one copy for Naturalization and Residency Administration (Dubai) and one copy for the applicant.
Copy of the valid commercial license.
Copy of the establishment card |
Fees & Collection
None |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Cancellation of residence permits of families
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to cancel a personal sponsorship according to a residence permit |
| Required Documents: • Original passport of the sponsored person • 3 copies of application for cancellation (within UAE) prepared at the typing offices of which two copies are kept by the sponsored person and a copy for Naturalization and Residency Administration ( Dubai) • Sponsor's passport copy. |
Fees & Collection
none (fines shall be paid according to Public Prosecution list) |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Cancellation of residence permits of persons who are outside UAE
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to cancel residence permits of persons who are staying outside UAE, and which will be carried out without the expatriate person's passport.(cancellation of an employment permit of a worker who is outside UAE) |
| Required Documents:
Required documents to cancel a residence permit without the sponsored person's passport:
Copy of the sponsored person's passport or departure list provided that the residence permit has expired.
Sponsor's passport copy
Two (2) copies of cancellation application
Required documents for cancellation of residence (employment) permit issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration and Ministry of Labour without the sponsored person's passport:
Two (2) copies of application to cancel a residence (employment) permit issued for a person by Ministry of Labour, when the residence permit has expired.
If the sponsored person holds a residence (employment) permit issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration, his residence permit will be cancelled by Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai.
Copy of the establishment card.
Copy of the commercial license if his residence (employment) permit is issued by Naturalization and Residence Administration.
List of departures list issued by Cancellation Unit if his residence (employment) permit is issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration. |
Fees & Collection
AED 120 for cancellation when a person is outside UAE. |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Status modification
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai to modify the status of holders of entry permits when issued for them during their stay within UAE and without the need for departure. |
| Required Documents:
Original entry permit (visa)
Original passport of the sponsored person
Prepaid e-form application |
Fees & Collection
AED 515 fees for modification of a person's status who is already within UAE. AED 615 fees for modification of status of persons who are higher professionals. |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Entry permit (visit visa) for an individual who is a friend of an expatriate
This involves a description of procedures for issuing an entry permit (visit visa) for an individual who is a friend of an expatriate. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Copy of the sponsor's passport
Copy of the sponsored person's passport
Salary certificate or employment contract in which the salary shall not be less than AED. 10,000 or AED. 9000 + accommodation. |
Fees & Collection
AED 110 ordinary e-form application
AED 10 ordinary delivery application AED 2010 refundable cash security deposit payable to the bank staff at the Section hall |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed and paid at the typing offices. An additional AED 100 shall be paid for urgent delivery applications + AED 10 (knowledge Dirham fees) at the typing offices or to the bank staff at the Section hall according to the applicant's wish. |
This service shall be offered at:
Entry Permit Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Entry Permit Section - Headquarters of Danata Center Deira
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Entry permits (visit visas) for relatives of expatriates
This involves a description of procedures for issuing entry permits (visit visas) to relatives of expatriates who will be the sponsors in this case. The entry permit (visa) will be valid for 60 days before entry to UAE from the date on which it is issued, and is renewable to a first and second times for periods of 60 days in each time. |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Copy of the sponsor's passport
Copy of the sponsored person's passport
Proof of blood relationship attested by the expatriate person's embassy in UAE.
Salary certificate or employment contract in which the salary shall not be less than AED. 5,000 or AED. 4000 + accommodation in order to be able to sponsor a sibling, sister-in-law or brother-in-law of either spouses. |
Fees & Collection
AED 110 ordinary e-form application
AED 10 ordinary delivery application AED 2010 refundable cash security deposit payable to the bank staff at the Section hall, in the event of sponsoring relatives other than parents, wife or children. |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed, and their fees paid, at the typing offices. An additional AED 100 shall be paid for urgent delivery applications + AED 10 (knowledge Dirham fees) at the typing offices or to the bank staff at the Section hall as wished by the applicant. |
This service shall be offered at:
Entry Permit Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Entry Permit Section - Headquarters of Danata Center Deira
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Entry permits (visit visas) for wives and children of expatriates
This involves a description of procedures for issuing entry permits (visit visas) to wives and children of expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Copy of the sponsor's passport
Copy of the sponsored person's passport
Marriage solemnization contract attested by UAE embassy in the country where the marriage took place, and by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Salary certificate or employment contract in which the salary shall not be less than AED. 4,000 or AED. 3000 + accommodation |
Fees & Collection
AED 110 ordinary e-form application
AED 10 ordinary delivery application |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed and paid at the typing offices. An additional AED 100 shall be paid for urgent delivery applications + AED 10 (knowledge Dirham fees) at the typing offices or to the bank staff at the Section hall as wished by the applicant. |
This service shall be offered at:
Entry Permit Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Entry Permit Section - Headquarters of Danata Center Deira
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Entry (residence) permits for relatives of expatriates
This involves a description of procedures for issuing entry (residence) permits to relatives of expatriates |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Sponsor's passport copy
Copy of sponsored person's passport
Salary certificate or employment contract attested by Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai, provided that the salary shall not be less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation.
Marriage solemnization contract (in the event of a wife's sponsorship) duly attested by UAE embassy abroad and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Birth certificate (in the event of sponsoring children who are less than 18 years old). |
Fees & Collection
AED 220 application fees |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed and paid at the typing offices. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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| Entry (employment) permits issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration for helpers and similar categories sponsored by expatriates |
| Required Documents:
AED 220 for e-form application AED 5000 refundable cash security deposit after stamping the residence permit on the helper's passport. |
Fees & Collection
AED 220 for e-form application AED 5000 refundable cash security deposit after stamping the residence permit on the helper's passport. |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed and paid at the typing offices An additional AED 100 shall be collected for urgent delivery applications + AED 10 (knowledge Dirham) at the typing offices or to the bank staff at the Section hall according to the applicant's wish. |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorship of helpers and similar categories from an expatriate family in the Emirate of Dubai or another Emirate to an expatriate family in the Emirate of Dubai
This involves a description of procedures in receiving and approving applications for transfer of sponsorships of helpers and similar categories from an expatriate family (in the Emirate of Dubai or another Emirate) to an expatriate family in the Emirate of Dubai after fulfillment of all required documents and fees |
| Required Documents:
Sponsorship transfer application form signed by the two sponsors (the current and previous sponsors of the helper)
Copies of the two sponsors' valid passports and residence permits.
Original passport of the sponsored helper (provided that he is above 18 years old) and has a valid residence permit.
Public relations officer's card (if representing the client).
Copy of the wife's passport and residence permit if she is not sponsored by her husband + duly attested marriage solemnization contract (in the event of opening a new file).
The current sponsor's employment contract or salary certificate to verify that his salary is AED 6000 or AED 5000 + accommodation. |
Fees & Collection
AED 520 fees for sponsorship transfer |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorships of public sector expatriate workers (in Dubai or another Emirate) to the public sector in the Emirate of Dubai
This involves a description of procedures in receiving and approving applications for transfer of sponsorships of public sector expatriate workers (in the Emirate of Dubai or another Emirate) to the public sector in the Emirate of Dubai after fulfillment of all required documents and fees |
| Required Documents:
Sponsorship transfer application form approved by the two public sector departments.
Copies of the two departments' valid establishment cards.
Copies of the two departments' valid commercial licenses.
Copy of the public relations officer's card.
Original passport of the sponsored worker (who should be over 18 years old and has a valid residence permit). |
Fees & Collection
AED 115 fees for sponsorship transfer application |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorships of public sector expatriate workers (in the Emirate of Dubai) to the public sector in another Emirate
This involves a description of procedures in receiving and approving applications for transfer of sponsorships of a public sector expatriate worker (in the Emirate of Dubai) to the public sector in another Emirate after fulfillment of all required documents and fees. |
| Required Documents:
Sponsorship transfer application form approved by the two public sector departments, with the other Emirate public sector's consent to transfer.
Copies of the two departments' valid establishment cards.
Copies of the two departments' valid commercial licenses.
Copy of the public relations officer's card.
Original passport of the sponsored worker (who should be over 18 years old and has a valid residence permit). |
Fees & Collection
None |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorships of public sector expatriate workers (in the Emirate of Dubai or another Emirate) to expatriate families (in the Emirate of Dubai
This involves a description of procedures in receiving and approving applications for transfer of sponsorships of public sector expatriate workers (in the Emirate of Dubai or another Emirate) to an expatriate family in the Emirate of Dubai after fulfillment of all required documents and fees and provided that the expatriate sponsor is married with a family. This procedure involves transfer of sponsorship of the wife - sons and daughters). |
| Required Documents:
Sponsorship transfer application from approved by the two sponsors (public sector department + expatriate sponsor)
Original and copy of the current sponsor's valid passport + his residence permit)
Original passport of the sponsored person whose residence permit must be valid.
Expatriate sponsor's employment contract or salary certificate (salary not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation).
Public relations officer's card if representing the parties.
Copy of the wife's passport and residence permit if she is employed.
Duly attested marriage solemnization contract ( in the event of opening a new file)
Certificate of “continuation in education” of sons who are not more than 21 years old. |
Fees & Collection
AED 115 fees for sponsorship transfer application |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Transfer of sponsorship of expatriate partners or investors
This involves a description of procedures in receiving and approving applications for transfer of sponsorships of expatriate partners or investors after fulfillment of all required documents and fees |
| Required Documents:
Sponsorship transfer application form approved by authorized signatory.
Certificate issued by Department of Economic Development in the partner's name and showing the percentage of his shareholding (original and copy of the certificate).
Commercial register
Copy of the valid commercial license.
Original and copy of the valid establishment card
Partner's passport copy (provided that the sponsored person shall be over 18 years old and has a valid residence permit).
Original and copy of public relations officer's card.
Original and copy of the partnership memorandum of association.
Bank's statement of account of the last three months if the license was issued more than one year ago. |
Fees & Collection
AED 520 for sponsorship transfer application fees
Refundable security deposit of professional licenses:
AED 20,000 (from which a partner is exempted if he holds an academic degree, at least a bachelor degree, in the same field of the company's business. This procedure involves transfer of sponsorship of the wife, sons and daughters.
Refundable security deposit of commercial licenses:
If partnership share is AED. 70,000 and above, the security deposit shall be AED 10,000. If the partnership share is less than 70,000, the security deposit shall be AED 20,000. |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Holder of an entry permit (visit visa) for individuals under the sponsorship of the expatriate holder.
This involves a description of procedures for issuing entry permits within UAE. Holder of an entry permit (visit visa) for individuals (under an expatriate's sponsorship) may request the following entry permits: (residence permit/employment permit by Ministry of Labour/employment permit by Naturalization and Residency Administration) within UAE only |
| Required Documents:
Prepaid e-form application
Sponsor's passport copy
Copy of the sponsored person's passport
Valid employment contract attested by Naturalization and Residency Administration in the event that the expatriate is sponsored by the private sector
Attested salary certificate in the event that the expatriate is sponsored by the public sector. |
Fees & Collection
AED 515 fees for issuing an entry permit within UAE |
Special Notes:
Entry permits shall be typed and paid at the typing offices |
This service shall be offered at:
Residence department - the main branch
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center |
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Payment of fines levied upon violation of immigration rules
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai for payment of fines levied on violators of immigration rules who have entered UAE by means of entry permits and then departed from UAE without payment of their fees according to computers |
Required Documents:
Copy of the sponsored person's passport showing an entry and exit stamp.
Note: If the original passport is available, no other documents are required
If departure is via Dubai Airport, a letter issued by DNATA (Dubai National Air Travel Agency) indicating departure of sponsored person shall be required.
List of violators of a company's sponsorship or personal sponsorships, issued by either the Fines Collection Unit or Ban Unit.
“Letter of an Undertaking” issued by the sponsor.
Copy of the public relations officer's card.
Copy of the establishment's card
Copy of the commercial license
In the event that departure is other than via Dubai International Airport, a letter issued by the point of departure (other than in the Emirate of Dubai) shall be required showing the exit stamp, in addition to the above mentioned documents |
Fees & Collection
None |
Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Bin soqat center
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Reporting an absconding sponsored worker holding an employment permit issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in the event of a report about absconding persons sponsored according to employment permits issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration, before their residence permits are cancelled |
Required Documents:
For helpers and similar categories:
Original passport of the sponsored worker.
Original passport of the sponsor.
List of sponsored workers.
For public sector, entry permits will be issued by Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai:
Original and copy of the sponsored worker.
Letter issued by the company.
Copy of the establishment card.
Copy of the public relations officer card.
For partners:
The UAE sponsor shall appear in person to submit documents about the absconding incident.
Partnership withdrawal contract attested by the Notary Public
Letter issued by the sponsor to report the absconder.
When the sponsor appears, he must produce an I.D. card.
In the event of reporting an absconding partner or investor, the UAE sponsor has to appear personally.
Companies obtaining entry permits from the Administration:
A letter by the sponsor reporting the absconder.
Original passport (if any) + copy of the passport.
Copy of the public relations officer's card. |
Fees & Collection
In the case of helpers and similar categories:
AED 120 as service fees paid at the bank or to the authorized staff, when helpers or similar categories enter under the sponsorship of GCC citizens according to an entry (visit) permit, as well as for expatriates living in GCC countries.
For partners and investors:
Payment of the value of an air-fare
AED 120 are payable as service fees at the bank or to the authorized staff. Some public sector entities holding letters approved by Naturalization & Residency Administration (Dubai) are exempted from:
Payment of the value of an air-fare and the fees involved in reporting an absconding incident.
Public sector entities which are not exempted from payment of the value of an air-fare will pay airfares according to the relevant nationalities.
AED120 service fees paid at the bank or to the authorized staff.
Private companies acting as sponsors of entry permits issued by the Administration and the partners:
Payment of the value of air-fare according to the nationality AED 120 service fees paid at the bank or to the authorized staff |
Special Notes:
N/AfReporting an absconder holding a visit visa |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Absconding of a sponsored worker (holder of an employment permit issued by Ministry of Labour) after cancellation of his labour card or residence visa
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai, after cancellation of a labour card or residence visa of a sponsored worker who absconded: The labour card issued by Ministry of Labour shall be cancelled. The residence permit issued by Ministry of Naturalization & Residency, Dubai, shall be cancelled. |
Required Documents:
Letter issued by the sponsor about absconding of the sponsored worker.
Original and copy, if any, of the sponsored worker's passport.
Copy of the establishment card.
Copy of the cancellation request issued by Ministry of Labour.
Copy of the public relations officer's card |
Fees & Collection
Value of an air-fare as approved according to an absconder's nationality.
AED 120 service fees paid at the bank or to the authorized staff. The procedure of reporting a case of an absconding worker shall not be taken until one month after cancellation of the labour card.
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Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Bin soqat center
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
Danata - Main branch
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Ban on an old visit visa
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai, in the event of a violator on a sponsor's file (whether sponsored by an establishment or personally for the sake of a visit) for more than four to five years, in which case a temporary ban will be imposed on the sponsored person's file according to an undertaking letter submitted by the sponsor in which he states that the violator is outside UAE. |
Required Documents:
Letter of undertaking by the sponsor that the violator under his sponsorship is outside UAE. If it is found out that the sponsored person is in UAE, the sponsor will pay all fines imposed on the sponsored person.
Statement about the violator's data.
Copy of the public relations officer card.
In the case of company sponsorship, a copy of the establishment card will be required.
In the case of personal sponsorship, a copy of the sponsor's passport will be required. |
Fees & Collection
AED 120 as service fees for paid at the bank or to the authorized staff.
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Special Notes:
N/A |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Bin soqat center
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
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Departure permit for a newborn child
This involves a description of procedures of Nationalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a departure permit to an infant who is born in UAE and whose mother holds either an entry or residence permit issued by Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai. |
Required Documents:
Original and copy of either the mother's or father's passport
The child's passport or traveling document issued by an embassy or consulate.
Original and copy of the child's birth certificate
Letter issued by the father about his “no objection” to the child's departure from UAE. In the event that the husband (child's father) is outside UAE, the applicant must submit an evidence in this respect.
Air traveling ticket without which no departure permit shall be issued.
In the event of divorce, the divorce certificate and custody judgment issued by the court to either the mother or the father, as the case may be, shall be submitted. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 fees for a departure permit. In the event of overstaying, a fine shall be calculated according to Public Prosecution List, if an infant's departure permit has not been obtained 120 days after the date of birth. AED 120 fees for issuing a father's departure certificate by fees Collection Unit, payable to the bank if the father is already outside UAE. Newborn children will be exempted from departure fees for 120 days only after the date of birth. |
Special Notes:
Departure permit shall be valid for one week after the date of issue |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Departure permit in the event of a lost passport
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a departure permit for a person sponsored according to an entry (visit) or residence permit, when his passport or traveling document is lost |
Required Documents:
Original and copy of the new passport or traveling document issued by the embassy or consulate.
Police letter certifying the loss of passport.
Air ticket
In the event of cancellation, a copy of cancellation of the entry (visit) or residence permit, if any, shall be required.
In the event that the applicant has no documents, data about his entry or residence permit shall be extracted from the computer |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 fees for issuing a departure permit
AED 120 fees for the computer extract, payable to the bank staff or the Administration staff
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Special Notes:
Departure permits shall be valid for one week after the date of issue |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Departure permits for accompanying persons (after they are cancelled from residence permits of their parents or siblings)
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing departure permits to “accompanying” persons included on entry permits (of a parent or sibling) after they are cancelled from the residence permit or passport in which they were included. No departure permit will be issued until the accompanying person is cancelled by consulate or embassy from a sponsor's passport (whether a parent or sibling) in order to issue a separate traveling document or passport for him. |
Required Documents:
Original and copy of passport or traveling document in which a sponsored person was included (and from which his name is cancelled).
Original and copy of the sponsored person's passport or traveling document issued by his consulate or embassy (after his name is cancelled from his parent's or sibling's passport.
Air ticket must be produced.
Letter issued by the sponsor (parent or sibling) stating no objection to issue a departure permit to the sponsored person whose name was cancelled from the sponsor's passport) |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as fees for issuing a departure permit
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Special Notes:
Departure permits shall be valid for one week after the date of issue. |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Hatta Center
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Departure permit after cancellation of a residence or entry (visit) permit of a parent or a sibling
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization & Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing a departure permit to a person whose name is included on his parent's or sibling's passport, after cancellation of the residence or entry permit of his sponsor, and that is by cancellation of the sponsored person's name from the sponsor's passport and after the former obtains a new passport or a traveling document from the embassy or consulate. |
Required Documents:
Original and copy of the passport or traveling document after cancellation of the residence or entry permit in which the sponsored person's name was included before cancellation.
Original and copy of the newly issued passport or traveling document of the person who was previously included on a parent's or sibling's passport.
Air ticket must be produced.
Original and copy of cancellation request after cancellation of the sponsor's residence permit, if any. |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as fees for issuing a departure permit
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Special Notes:
Departure permits will be valid for one month starting from the date of issue |
This service shall be offered at:
Naturalization and Passport Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
Abuhail center
Jebel Ali port
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (1)
Dubai International Airport - Terminal (2)
A'amal Center- Hyatt Regency
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Departure permits issued to accompanying persons included on entry permits
This involves a description of procedures of Naturalization and Residency Administration/Dubai in issuing departure permits to “accompanying” persons included on entry permits (of a father, mother, brother or sister) in cases of business, tourist, immediate or embassy issued visas. No departure permit will be issued until the accompanying person is cancelled by the consulate or embassy from a sponsor's passport (whether a father, mother, brother or sister) in order to issue a traveling document or passport for the sponsored person. |
Required Documents:
Original and copy of passport or traveling document in which a sponsored person is included.
Original and copy of the involved person's passport issued by the consulate or embassy.
Airfare
Letter issued by the sponsor (father, mother, brother, sister) stating no objection to issue a departure permit to the sponsored person |
Fees & Collection
AED 100 as fees for issuing a departure permit
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Special Notes:
N/A
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This service shall be offered at:
Entry Permit Section - headquarters of Naturalization & Residency Administration
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