Residency & immigration files
Immigration Services in the UAE
Every company that sponsors visas needs an immigration file, and every resident needs a valid residency. DocTrust handles immigration transactions with ICP and GDRFA from start to finish.
Quick answer
UAE immigration services include opening and renewing the company establishment (immigration) card, issuing entry permits, status changes inside the UAE, residence visa issuance and renewal, Emirates ID, cancellations and resolving overstay issues. Dubai residency is handled by GDRFA, while other emirates use ICP.
Immigration services we provide
- Establishment card opening, renewal and amendment
- Entry permits for employment, investors and family
- Change of status for applicants already in the UAE
- Residence visa issuance and renewal
- Visa cancellation and exit procedures
- Overstay fines review and settlement
- Absconding report queries and resolution guidance
- Visit visa extensions where eligible
What is an establishment card?
The establishment card (also called the immigration card) registers your company with the immigration authority. It is required before you can sponsor any visas, and it must be renewed alongside your trade licence.
Key benefits of Immigration Services
Correct sequencing
Medical, ID and visa steps in the right order.
Fewer delays
Applications prepared to current standards.
Problem solving
Overstays, fines and errors resolved.
Company & family
Corporate and personal files handled.
How the process works
Assess
We confirm the right visa type and sponsor.
Entry permit
We apply for the permit or status change.
Medical & biometrics
We book the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Residence issuance
Your residence is issued and linked to your Emirates ID.
Track & renew
We remind you before expiry.
Documents usually required
- Passport (valid 6+ months) and photo
- Establishment card and trade licence (company sponsor)
- Labour contract or offer (employment visas)
- Tenancy contract and salary proof (family visas)
- Health insurance (where required)
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
Immigration Services: common questions
How long does a UAE residence visa take?
Typically 2–4 weeks from entry permit to issuance, depending on the authority, medical results and the applicant's availability for biometrics.
Is a visa stamp still placed in the passport?
Residence details are now linked to the Emirates ID, so a passport sticker is no longer standard. You can download a digital residence copy.
Speak to a Immigration Services specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
- +971 50 515 2636
- +971 50 501 2460
- Chat on WhatsApp
- info@doctrust.ae
- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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