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Entry permits and status changes, the first step to residence.

An entry permit lets a new employee, family member or investor enter the UAE to complete their residence. If they’re already here, we can often change their status without them leaving.

Used forEmployment, family, investor and other residence visas
Issued throughGDRFA in Dubai, or ICP in the other emirates
Status changeSwitching visas inside the UAE, without leaving
Next stepsMedical test, Emirates ID and residence visa

Entry permit or status change?

Entry permit, if

  • The person is outside the UAE
  • They’ll enter the UAE to complete their residence
  • Their sponsor’s file is ready

Status change, if

  • The person is already in the UAE
  • They’re on a visit visa, or a cancelled visa within the grace period
  • They’d rather not leave the country to switch visas

What we handle, and what we’ll need from you

Send us copies on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm the exact list for your case before anything is filed.

What we handle

  • Entry permit application
  • Status change application
  • Fee payment and tracking
  • Sending the permit to the traveller
  • Next steps: medical, Emirates ID and residence

Documents you’ll usually need

  • Passport copy and photo
  • Sponsor’s documents, such as a licence or visa
  • Current visa or entry stamp, for status changes
  • Supporting documents for the visa type

Requirements can change and vary by authority. We confirm the current list before we start.

How it works

You message us once. We handle the forms, submissions and follow-ups.

  1. 1

    Check the case

    We confirm whether an entry permit or a status change fits.

  2. 2

    Apply

    We submit the application and pay the fees.

  3. 3

    Permit issued

    We send the permit, or confirm the status change.

  4. 4

    Complete residence

    We move on to the medical test, Emirates ID and residence visa.

Common questions

How long is an entry permit valid?

An entry permit has to be used within a set period after it’s issued, and residence completed within a set period after entry. We give you the exact dates for your permit.

Can anyone change status inside the UAE?

Most visa types allow a status change, but not all. We check before applying.

Do you handle visit visas?

Our focus is residence visas. Message us and we’ll tell you what we can help with.

Ready to start? Send us a message.

Tell us your situation and we’ll reply with the document list and a full fee breakdown.

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