Time Machine Financial Services

UAE Residence Visasfor Owners & Staff

Investor, partner and employee residence visas processed end to end, from entry permit and status change to medical test, Emirates ID and residence issuance.

  • Investor Visas
  • Employee Visas
  • Medical & Emirates ID
  • Status Change
  • Renewals

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Residence Visas Without the Runaround

A UAE residence visa lets owners and employees live in the UAE. It is sponsored by your company, issued by the immigration authorities after a medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics, and must be renewed before it expires.

Visa processing involves several authorities and steps, each with its own requirements. We prepare the applications, book medicals and biometrics, track each stage and keep a record of every visa’s expiry date so renewals happen on time.

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How Residence Visa Processing Works

Six steps from application to residence.

  1. 01

    Eligibility & Quota

    We confirm the company’s visa allocation and the applicant’s eligibility.

  2. 02

    Work Permit or Approval

    Labour approval or free zone employment approval obtained where needed.

  3. 03

    Entry Permit

    Entry permit issued, or status changed if the applicant is already in the UAE.

  4. 04

    Medical Test

    Medical fitness test booked and completed at an approved centre.

  5. 05

    Emirates ID

    Biometrics taken and Emirates ID application processed.

  6. 06

    Residence Issued

    Residence visa issued and the expiry date logged for renewal.

What You Need to Provide

Typical documents for a residence visa.

  • Passport with at least six months’ validity
  • Passport-size photo with white background
  • Company trade licence and establishment card
  • Employment contract or offer, for employees
  • Attested degree certificate, where required for the job title
  • Current visa or entry stamp, if in the UAE

Why Use TMFS for Residence Visas

Visas move faster when every step is lined up.

Investor, partner and employee visas

Medicals and biometrics booked for you

Each stage tracked to completion

Renewal dates logged and reminded

Labour and immigration handled together

Visa cancellations handled when staff leave

The TMFS Advantage

What sets our visa processing apart.

End-to-End

From entry permit to Emirates ID, with one point of contact.

Owners & Staff

Investor, partner and employee visas on one file.

Renewal Tracking

Every visa’s expiry date tracked.

Document Readiness

Attestations and translations prepared in time.

Why Companies Choose TMFS for Visas

Three things clients mention most.

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Clear steps

Applicants know what to expect at each stage.

No lapses

Renewals started well before expiry.

Joined-up

Visas linked to your licence and labour file.

What Clients Say

Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.

TMFS has truly been a game changer for me. Their personalized approach to financial services made the entire process easy and stress-free. I trust them completely with my investments and feel secure knowing my financial future is in safe hands.

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Vipul TibrewalMarketing Manager, PSP Marketing

I've worked with several financial firms, but TMFS stands out with their attention to detail and commitment to understanding my unique needs. Their professional team has guided me every step of the way, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

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Fatima Al MansooriRealtor, Frisko

TMFS has been incredibly supportive and responsive throughout my financial journey. Their personalized broker services have exceeded my expectations, and I now recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy financial guidance.

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Priya NairSales

I came to TMFS with a business idea and very little idea of how UAE setup worked. They recommended the right free zone for my activity, handled the licence paperwork, and had my company registered within a week. What impressed me most was the banking. They prepared my bank application alongside the licence, so my business account was opened soon after instead of dragging on for months. One team, one point of contact, and no surprises on cost.

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Rahul MenonFounder, E-commerce Start-up

Keeping up with VAT and the new Corporate Tax rules was taking time away from running the business. TMFS took over our bookkeeping, registered us for Corporate Tax and now files our VAT returns every quarter, always ahead of the deadline. Their team explains what is due and why in plain language, and our accounts are finally clean and audit-ready. It is one less thing I have to worry about.

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Sarah WhitfieldDirector, Trading Company

TMFS handled my investor visa and then my wife's and children's family visas, and the whole process was far smoother than I expected. They told us exactly which documents we needed, booked the medicals and Emirates ID appointments, and kept us updated at every step. When we later hired our first two employees, they processed those visas just as quickly. I'd trust them with any visa matter.

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Omar HaddadManaging Partner, Consultancy

UAE Residence Visas: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about company-sponsored residence visas.

How many visas can my company sponsor?
It depends on your licensing authority, package and office space. Free zone packages usually come with a set allocation; mainland quotas are linked to premises.
How long does visa processing take?
Often two to four weeks from start to finish, depending on the authority, medical and biometrics appointments.
How long is a residence visa valid?
Validity depends on the visa type and authority, commonly two years for company-sponsored visas, after which it must be renewed.
Do I still get a visa sticker in my passport?
For most residents, the Emirates ID now serves as proof of residence instead of a passport sticker.
Can you guarantee a visa?
No. Visa decisions are made by the immigration authorities. We make sure applications are complete and correctly filed.
Verification & independence

Prepared from publicly available guidance from the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and UAE federal law as of October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and is not affiliated with or acting for any UAE government authority.

Visa categories, eligibility criteria, fees and processing steps change. Confirm the current position for your situation with the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA), or ask us, before acting on this page.

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